In a significant move at the United Nations, Sierra Leone voted alongside 124 member states against the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories. The resolution, deemed “historic” by Palestinian Ambassador Riyad Mansour, calls for Israel to end its occupation within 12 months. It passed with 124 votes in favor, 14 against, and 43 abstentions, with three…
The United Nations is set to host the Summit of the Future in New York this week. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has emphasized the need to reform the UN Security Council, highlighting that the current structure reflects issues from 80 years ago. “We can’t build a future fit for our grandchildren with systems designed for our…
Over the past nine months, 33 Congolese fishermen have been killed and 56 others injured on Lake Kivu, reportedly by soldiers suspected to be from the Rwandan Naval Force. These attacks occurred during nighttime fishing, according to the Synergy of Lake Kivu Fishermen’s Associations, which revealed the statistics during a meeting with provincial authorities, appealing…
Nicholas Haysom, head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), expressed regret as the UN supported extending South Sudan’s transitional period to February 2027. During an extraordinary meeting in Juba, Haysom stated, “We endorse this extension with real regret and disappointment,” noting that two years ago, the UN backed an extension with the…
A Tunisian presidential candidate, Ayachi Zammel, has been sentenced to 20 months in prison on fraud charges, which his attorney claims are politically motivated. Zammel, who leads the Azimoun party, was convicted of falsifying signatures required for his candidacy. Despite being imprisoned, he plans to campaign from behind bars and maintain his challenge against President…
Mary Yongai has set a new Guinness World Record for the most cosmetic makeovers in 24 hours by a single artist, completing 111 makeovers and surpassing the previous record of 96 set in 2005. A renowned makeup artist, Yongai achieved this feat in May 2024 at the Bintumani Car Park in Freetown. Her initial goal…
Moses L. Kamara clinched victory at the prestigious 2024 Tour de Côte d’Ivoire on September 18, 2024, in Abidjan. Competing for the Sierra Leone National Cycling Association, Kamara delivered an exceptional performance that propelled him to the top of the podium amidst fierce international competition. This triumph is a significant milestone for Kamara, underscoring his…
President Julius Maada Bio has called for strategic partnerships at the OpenAg Symposium at Oxford University on September 18, 2024. In his keynote address, he emphasized the urgent need for innovative solutions to tackle climate change’s impact on water and energy. He expressed Sierra Leone’s openness to collaborations for agricultural research to support the Feed…
Ghana’s largest opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), staged nationwide protests on Tuesday, demanding an audit of the voter roll ahead of December’s general election. The demonstrations, which took place in all 16 regional capitals, including Accra, saw massive turnout from NDC supporters. NDC leaders, including Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and Chairman Johnson Asiedu-Nketiah, criticized…
On Wednesday, the UN Security Council addressed Sudan’s ongoing humanitarian crisis, now exacerbated by over 16 months of conflict. UN Assistant Secretary-General for Africa, Martha Ama Akyaa Pobee, highlighted the recent surge in violence in El Fasher amid a prolonged siege by the Rapid Support Forces. She condemned the severe suffering of civilians, including famine…