Over 300 migrants were arrested in Libya’s desert by the 444 Brigade, a militia group aligned with the Libyan army. The group, which announced the arrests on November 25, condemned human smuggling and trafficking, stating that their patrols would continue to target smuggling routes. The nationality of the detainees remains unclear. The 444 Brigade shared…
Leone Rock Metal Group (LRMG) has reaffirmed its support for Sierra Leone football with a $150,000 sponsorship for the 2024/2025 Premier League season. The agreement, announced on November 22, 2024, at a ceremony in Freetown, highlights LRMG’s commitment to developing local talent and promoting unity through football. LRMG’s Human Resource Director, Mohamed S. Daffae, emphasized…
Caritas Freetown, in partnership with Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and supported by the UN Peace Building Fund, hosted a two-day training program on November 22–23, 2024, at the Western Rural District Council Hall in Waterloo. The event aimed to empower young women, including those with disabilities, to engage actively in politics. The training focused on…
Iceland’s Head of Mission, Ásdís Bjarnadóttir, alongside World Food Programme (WFP) Country Director, Yvonne Forsen, visited Bonthe Island from November 18 to 20, 2024, to monitor the implementation of the Home-Grown School Feeding (HGSF) initiative. Funded by Iceland’s $2.4 million donation, the programme provides nutritious meals to over 40,000 schoolchildren across 184 public schools in…
President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone has urged the Inter-Governmental Action Group Against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) to address new and evolving threats in combating money laundering and terrorism financing. Speaking at GIABA’s 42nd Technical Commission and Plenary Session in Freetown, he emphasized the need for actionable strategies to enhance regional efforts…
Cricket Sierra Leone (CSL) has unveiled its Women’s T20 Premier League on Saturday, November 24, 2024, with two exciting matches at the Prince of Wales School Oval. Featuring eight teams, the league aims to elevate women’s cricket and foster gender equality in the sport. The opening match saw Crusaders face Mid-West in a tight contest….
On November 22, 2024, Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Communication, Technology, and Innovation and Guinea’s Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications, and Digital Economy signed a framework agreement to enhance cooperation in telecommunications and the digital economy. The ceremony, held at Atlantic Hotel, Freetown, marked a significant step in fostering cross-border connectivity and economic growth through digital innovation….
The European Union Delegation in Sierra Leone recently concluded its annual film festival, spotlighting domestic violence against women. Held from November 11th to 24th, 2024, at Freetown’s New City Hall, the event attracted actors, filmmakers, and key stakeholders under the theme “United to End Violence Against Women and Girls.” Through films like Clash of Era,…
Hadeel Abdelnasir, a mother of three, fled her home in eastern Al-Jazirah two weeks ago as violence erupted in her village. Now in Port Sudan, she recalls the horrors: “The RSF (Rapid Support Forces) are killing everyone—women, children, men, and the elderly. People are paying huge ransoms to escape.” The violence in Al-Jazirah has intensified…
The fifth and final round of negotiations for a global treaty to tackle plastic pollution kicked off in South Korea on Monday. A recent University of Leeds study revealed that 57 million tons of plastic pollution are generated annually worldwide. The UN Environment Programme’s Inger Andersen urged negotiators to adopt a strong treaty, emphasizing that…