The Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi has rejected donations from President William Ruto and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja made during a church service at Soweto Catholic Church on Sunday. President Ruto’s donations included Sh600,000 for the church choir, Sh2 million for the parish priest’s house, and a promise of an additional Sh3 million, along with a…
Provisional results released on Tuesday confirm a sweeping victory for Senegal’s ruling Pastef party in Sunday’s snap legislative elections. The party triumphed in 40 of 46 departments and 7 of 8 diaspora constituencies, outperforming key opposition groups. President Bassirou Faye’s party also made gains in regions considered strongholds of former President Macky Sall. Only six…
Sierra Leone’s Leone Stars fell short of qualifying for AFCON 2025 following a 2-0 loss to Zambia on November 19, 2024. The defeat capped a challenging Group G campaign where Sierra Leone finished third with five points, tallying one win, two draws, and three losses. Despite a highlight victory against defending champions Côte d’Ivoire, the…
A delegation from INTERPOL, led by Theos Badege, Assistant Director Pro Tempore for Africa, held discussions with Sierra Leone’s Inspector General of Police (IGP), William Fayia Sellu, on strategies to tackle environmental crime and boost police collaboration. The meeting, held on November 18, 2024, at the IGP’s office in Freetown, focused on enhancing law enforcement…
On November 17, 2024, Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr presented the U20 Communique to Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during the Urban20 (U20) Summit in Brazil, ahead of the G20 Summit. Witnesses included Mayor Eduardo Paes (Rio de Janeiro), Mayor Anne Hidalgo (Paris), and President Gabriel Boric (Chile). The U20 Summit, convened by C40…
Hon. Ibrahim Tawa Conteh, Deputy Speaker of Sierra Leone’s Parliament, has urged citizens to request Goods and Services Tax (GST) receipts for all eligible purchases. Speaking at the Pre-Legislative Hearing on the Finance Act FY 2025, he stressed that this practice is vital for ensuring tax compliance and generating revenue for key public services like…
Nigeria and India have pledged to strengthen bilateral ties, focusing on defence, energy, trade, and development during a meeting in Abuja. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the first in 17 years to visit Nigeria, was welcomed by President Bola Tinubu, marking a new chapter in their strategic partnership. The two leaders discussed collaboration in counter-terrorism,…
The UK plans to table a resolution at the UN Security Council on Monday, November 18, calling for an end to Sudan’s conflict and ensuring humanitarian aid reaches those in need. Foreign Secretary David Lammy, as council president, will co-lead the vote with Sierra Leone, urging civilian protection in Sudan. He is expected to announce…
On Saturday, November 16, 2024, Chief Minister David Moinina Sengeh and Minister of Trade, Alpha Sesay, joined by PRA Executive Director Baluwa Koroma, officially launched Aminata and Son’s Ltd., the first Liberian petroleum company in Sierra Leone. The ceremony in Cline Town, Freetown, drew prominent figures, including Liberia’s Petroleum Refinery Board Chair, community chiefs, and…
The Ministry of Social Welfare, with support from UNICEF, has introduced the Positive Parenting Education Program (PPEP), also known as Gud Kombra Na Gladi. Officially launched on November 15, 2024, at New Brookfields Hotel in Freetown, the initiative aims to foster nurturing, violence-free homes across the nation. The program, covering 10 districts, equips parents and…