Thousands gathered in Gaborone on Friday to witness Duma Boko’s swearing-in as Botswana’s new president, marking the end of the former ruling party’s 58-year reign. Boko’s Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), a coalition of the Botswana National Front and Alliance for Progressives, secured 36 parliamentary seats, ousting former president Mokgweetsi Masisi. In his inaugural speech,…
The Ministry of Employment, Labour, and Social Security in Sierra Leone has reported a significant boost in work permit revenue, which surged from SLe 8 million to SLe 20 million, marking a 150% increase. This rise, the highest on record since independence, stems from a strategic approach to protect local jobs and bolster economic security….
The Chinese Medical Team has launched the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Pilot Project in Sierra Leone to improve healthcare services. During the Acupuncture Day celebration on November 5, 2024, at Bintumani Hotel in Freetown, officials emphasized that the project integrates TCM practices, including acupuncture, to regulate vital energy, alleviate pain, boost immunity, and promote overall…
Ascentonians FC kicked off the 2024 SLFA Women’s Division One Playoff with an emphatic 5-1 win over Rising Queens on November 5, at the SLFA Academy Field in Kingtom. Rising Queens opened the scoring early, with Maseray Turay netting in the 10th minute. However, Ascentonians quickly responded. Princes Bangura equalized in the 32nd minute, followed…
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has raised concerns about global reserve inequality, noting that just five countries hold over half of the world’s reserves, leaving many vulnerable. Speaking at the 2024 IMF Annual Meetings, she stressed that this imbalance reflects wider economic disparities that need immediate attention. Georgieva highlighted challenges like slow growth, high debt,…
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has signed bilateral agreements in Cape Town with South African Minister Ronald Lamola, aiming to strengthen trade and defense ties between the two nations. Lammy emphasized the UK’s support for African representation on the UN Security Council, expressing interest in the stance of other Security Council members, including Russia and…
Former President Donald Trump has secured victory over Vice President Kamala Harris, claiming 279 electoral votes with wins in key states like Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Wisconsin. Harris trails with 219 electoral votes. The campaign was historic, marred by two assassination attempts on Trump and his ongoing legal battles, which include 34 felony convictions and controversies…
Baltasar Ebang Engonga, the Director General of Equatorial Guinea’s National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF), finds himself entangled in a far-reaching sex scandal. Leaked videos reveal Engonga engaging in intimate encounters with multiple women, including his brother’s wife, a cousin, and even the sister of Equatorial Guinea’s president. This explosive revelation was brought to light by…
On Saturday, Kemi Badenoch was elected as the new leader of Britain’s Conservative Party, following a significant defeat in the July elections that ended 14 years of party rule. Badenoch, who won against Robert Jenrick in a vote among nearly 100,000 party members, makes history as the first Black woman to lead a major British…
In anticipation of the United Nations COP29 Summit in Azerbaijan, women in Senegal marched through the streets of Dakar on Saturday to demand climate justice. Around 50 climate activists participated, advocating for the protection of the country’s resources and a transition to a decarbonized future. Former tour guide Cheikh Niang Faye stated, “We have been…