A woman who previously accused Sean “Diddy” Combs of raping her at a 2000 awards show afterparty, when she was 13, has amended her lawsuit to include new allegations against Jay-Z, claiming he participated in the assault. Jay-Z denied the allegations, calling them “idiotic” and “heinous.” He also revealed that he had filed an anonymous…
Sierra Leone’s Ambassador Designate to Morocco, His Excellency Alhaji Momodu Koroma, has presented his letter of credence to Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Nasser Bourita, on Friday, 6th December 2024. Minister Bourita congratulated Ambassador Koroma and reaffirmed Morocco’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, especially in development and economic cooperation. Ambassador Koroma expressed gratitude…
Sierra Leone Cricket has achieved a major milestone, ranking 17th out of 96 countries in the 2025 ICC Grant Scorecard. This marks a dramatic rise from 56th in 2019, when the country’s low ranking resulted in reduced funding from the International Cricket Council (ICC). Cricket Sierra Leone (CSL), under the leadership of Chairman Francis Samura,…
Ministers of Energy and Finance from Sierra Leone, Chad, Liberia, Mauritania, the Central African Republic, and the Republic of Congo have endorsed the Freetown Declaration, committing to scale up distributed renewable energy (DRE) in West and Central Africa. This landmark agreement, finalized at a ministerial workshop in Freetown hosted by the Government of Sierra Leone…
The Africa Investment Forum 2024 Market Days in Rabat, Morocco, concluded with $29.2 billion in new investor commitments after three days of intense boardroom discussions. The event, chaired by African Development Bank (AfDB) President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, underscored Africa’s growing appeal for transformative investments. Participation soared to 2,300 investors and delegates from 83 countries, a…
British-born Hazel Alamy will proudly represent Sierra Leone Aquatics at the World Aquatics Championship in Budapest from December 10-15, 2024. Her participation reflects her dedication to swimming and her country, made possible through a generous donation by Alhaji Umaru Bah, Sierra Leone’s national football team manager, amid financial challenges. Hazel’s journey underscores her determination and…
Ghana’s former President John Dramani Mahama is set to return to office after winning the country’s presidential election. Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, the ruling party candidate, conceded defeat on Sunday as voters expressed frustration with the government’s handling of the economy. Before the official results were announced, Bawumia acknowledged the outcome, stating he respected the…
Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Guinea have reaffirmed their commitment to regional airspace safety and development during a two-day meeting at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Aberdeen. Key stakeholders from the three nations gathered as part of the Robert Flight Information Region (Robert FIR) to review the 2024 Activity Report, discuss the draft 2025 budget, and…
The IDA21 replenishment has achieved a historic $100 billion funding milestone, with over 70% allocated to Africa. This significant step emphasizes addressing economic and climate challenges while reaffirming global support for low-income nations. The final meeting in Korea brought global leaders together, hosted by Korea’s Deputy Prime Minister Sang-mok Choi, who highlighted Korea’s journey from…
At least five people have been killed and three injured in protests across Mozambique, including in Maputo, Nampula, and Zambezia, police reported. Clashes erupted as protesters armed with stones, knives, and machetes confronted police, said Orlando Mudumane, police spokesman. The unrest follows defeated presidential candidate Venancio Mondlane’s claims of election fraud in the October 9…