ChildFund Sierra Leone, in partnership with Medicine for All People (MAP), donated $25 million worth of medical supplies to the Ministry of Health on November 14, 2024, coinciding with World Diabetes Day. The donation ceremony, held at the Miatta Conference Centre Car Park, included stakeholders such as Ministry of Health officials, public health partners, and…
The 4th Triennial Synod of the Anglican Diocese kicked off on November 12, 2024, at Saint Augustine Church in Hill Station, Freetown. Diocesan Bishop Thomas Arnold Ikunika Wilson led the opening, urging a renewed commitment to faith and active community engagement. Drawing on the theme from Exodus 4:2, Bishop Wilson encouraged clergy and congregation to…
South African Soccer chief, Danny Jordaan, who played a key role in bringing the 2010 FIFA World Cup to Africa, has been arrested on charges of fraud and theft. Allegedly, Jordaan used around R1.3 million ($72,372) of South African Football Association (SAFA) funds to hire a PR firm and private security for personal gain. Jordaan,…
On November 12, 2024, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Environment, Hon. Jiwoh E. Abdulai, inaugurated a new project focused on minimizing mercury use in artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM). Funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the initiative aims to formalize the gold mining sector and introduce eco-friendly mining practices. Held at the Family Kingdom…
Sierra Leone’s AFCON Qualification Path With two games left, Sierra Leone still has a shot at qualifying for AFCON 2025, but their fate depends on both their own performance and other Group G results. Scenarios for Qualification: In SummarySierra Leone needs two wins and a favorable Zambia vs. Ivory Coast result to keep their AFCON…
Sierra Leone has been chosen as one of six nations to lead global efforts to reduce maternal mortality and develop a strong midwifery strategy to enhance maternal healthcare. This announcement was made at a stakeholder consultation on midwifery priorities, held at the New Brookfields Hotel in Freetown on November 12, 2024. During the event, Chief…
Paris authorities are set to deploy 4,000 police officers for the France vs. Israel match. Of these, 2,500 will be stationed at the Stade de France, with the remainder patrolling the city and monitoring public transport. An anti-terrorism security perimeter will be established around the stadium, and authorities have vowed zero tolerance for violence. Coordination…
Arab and Islamic leaders have called for suspending Israel’s United Nations membership to increase international pressure over the ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon. This proposal, highlighted at a Riyadh summit, marks a significant shift in strategy. Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit emphasized the importance of this action, calling it a vital step to…
At COP29 in Baku, key world leaders from China, the U.S., India, Germany, and France are notably absent, raising concerns among activists about a lack of commitment from major emitters in tackling the climate crisis. Despite this, many argue that the urgency of addressing climate change remains undiminished. Climate advocate Shiva Gounden emphasized the importance…
Haiti’s new interim Prime Minister, Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, was sworn in on Monday amid escalating violence in Port-au-Prince. Shortly after his inauguration, gunfire erupted at Toussaint Louverture International Airport as gangs targeted a Spirit Airlines flight from Fort Lauderdale. A flight attendant was injured, but the plane was diverted to the Dominican Republic for safety….