Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi urged the international community to impose sanctions on Rwanda during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday. He accused Rwanda of “destabilizing” the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) through its support for the M23 rebel group, which has led to an unprecedented humanitarian crisis,…
Hundreds rallied outside the top court in Congo on Wednesday, demanding the release of political prisoners, including key opposition leaders. Protesters delivered a statement to the Minister of Justice, accusing President Felix Tshisekedi of suppressing dissent and silencing opponents. Among those targeted for release are Jean-Marc Kabund, leader of the Alliance for Change party; Mike…
On the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly, Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio held a fruitful meeting with World Bank Group President Ajay Banga. Their discussion focused on key development priorities, including expanding energy access, addressing food insecurity, increasing budget support, and promoting women’s empowerment. President Bio commended Banga for the reforms…
At the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, President Cyril Ramaphosa urged global leaders to take decisive action to alleviate Palestinian suffering amid the ongoing Gaza war. He described the violence against Palestinians as a continuation of apartheid, emphasizing, “We, South Africans, know what apartheid looks like. We lived through it. We will not remain…
The United States Congress has reportedly approved the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) $480 million compact grant for Sierra Leone, with the formal signing expected on Friday. The MCC Board reselected Sierra Leone for compact development in December 2023, contingent on meeting conditions related to the 2023 general elections. While progress has been made, Senators Jim…
Gbandoma Alfred Sovula Esq., son of former Inspector General of Police Ambrose Sovula, has made history as Sierra Leone’s youngest Paramount Chief. At just 34, Sovula triumphed in the Bumpeh Ngao Chiefdom chieftaincy election in Bo District, Southern Province. This significant victory underscores his rising influence in local governance. The Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone…
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…
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…
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has accused the US of obstructing UN Security Council resolutions aimed at a Gaza ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Speaking after a discussion with his Egyptian counterpart, Lavrov criticized the US for allegedly blocking measures to halt the violence and dismissed a US-backed resolution as ineffective. Russia abstained from voting…