When the Tripartite Committee was established in October 2023, it sparked hope throughout Sierra Leone. Many believed this committee, tasked with investigating election malpractice allegations, could strengthen democracy and accountability in the country. The outcomes of its findings were eagerly anticipated as potentially pivotal for Sierra Leone’s future stability. Following the 2023 elections, the opposition…
President Julius Maada Bio will host President Faye on Thursday, June 13th, marking a significant diplomatic event between the two West African nations. This visit highlights the strengthening bilateral ties and regional cooperation between Sierra Leone and Senegal. President Faye, recognized as the youngest leader in the subregion, brings a fresh perspective and energetic leadership…
When Ukraine’s national team steps onto the field to face Romania in their opening Euro 2024 group match, they carry a weight far beyond the pursuit of sporting glory. In the turbulent aftermath of Russia’s invasion, Ukraine’s football squad has emerged as a symbol of hope for a nation enduring the ravages of war. Coach…
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is hosting leaders from the world’s seven richest nations at the G7 summit in Italy. Representatives from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, and the US are convening to address pressing global issues, such as the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza. In addition to the G7 countries, leaders from…
Sierra Leonean Afrobeat sensation Emmerson Bockarie is set to unveil a new single featuring Nigerian music star Davido. Bockarie recently took to Facebook to announce the exciting collaboration, sharing a studio teaser video showing him and Davido in action during the recording of their upcoming track titled “Head OF HIP HOP.” Produced by WYNN Records…
A national emergency declared by President Julius Maada Bio in April against the drug “kush” has yielded disturbing preliminary results. Tests conducted by the National Task Force on Drug and Substance Abuse, in collaboration with international partners, revealed the presence of synthetic cannabinoids and nitazenes—highly potent and potentially lethal substances—in the widely used drug. The…
In a shocking incident yesterday, female lawyer Henrietta Kargbo has accused police officers at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of assault, intimidation, and threats after being invited there following a report by the newly elected president of the Bar Association, Tuma Gento. Kargbo and her colleagues, who accompanied her in solidarity, were allegedly attacked and…
Sierra Leone has fallen 19 places in the 2024 Global Peace Index (GPI), dropping from 47th in 2023 to 66th out of 163 countries. The Global Peace Index, compiled by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), ranks countries based on peace and stability using 23 different factors, including political instability, terrorist activity, conflict-related deaths,…
A devastating fire in a residential building in Mangaf, Kuwait, has claimed the lives of at least 41 people, according to statements by the country’s deputy prime minister. Videos circulating on social media depict flames engulfing the lower levels of the structure while thick black smoke billows from its upper floors. Reports indicate that an…
In a historic move reshaping South Africa’s drug laws, President Cyril Ramaphosa has enacted the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act, legalizing the cultivation and possession of cannabis for personal use. This groundbreaking legislation positions South Africa as the first African nation to embrace marijuana legalization, a pivotal shift just preceding the May 27 general elections,…