The United Nations and other international organizations are preparing for a potential second term of Donald Trump, who previously criticized the U.N. and reduced its funding. Trump’s stance on the global body is taking shape with his nomination of Elise Stefanik as U.S. ambassador to the U.N., who has advocated for reassessing U.S. funding to…
The Brazil G20 Social Summit, a landmark parallel event to the G20 leaders’ summit, began in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday, emphasizing civil society’s pivotal role in global discussions. Organized by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the summit highlights the Global South, with African nations playing a key part through the African Union’s…
South Africa’s beauty queen, Mia Le Roux, has withdrawn from the Miss Universe pageant in Mexico, citing health concerns. Her decision leaves South Africa unrepresented at the 73rd Miss Universe competition, despite her participation in rehearsals and events leading up to the finale. In a statement, Le Roux expressed gratitude for the support from her…
The Freetown City Council (FCC) has launched a property verification process to assess its properties across the municipality, including land, recreational areas, and buildings. Starting on Thursday, November 14, 2024, the initiative aims to inventory FCC-owned assets and ensure compliance with property regulations, especially land use payments. Led by FCC Chief Administrator Rahman Tom Farmar,…
On Wednesday, November 13, 2024, KADCO, a top Sierra Leonean beverage company, bolstered the National Senior Men’s Cricket Team by donating two sets of premium jerseys and tracksuits for the ICC tournament in Abuja, Nigeria, scheduled for November 21-29. During a presentation at KADCO’s Grafton headquarters, Cricket Sierra Leone’s Board Chairman, Francis Trevor Samura, expressed…
On November 14, 2024, President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye of Senegal formally received Letters of Credence from Sierra Leone’s newly appointed Ambassador, H.E. Ibrahim Turay, at the Palais de la République in Dakar. Ambassador Turay, a seasoned professional with over eight years of experience in Senegal, previously served as a Fisheries Expert and Monitoring Specialist…
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…