On November 1, 2024, Sports Minister Augusta James-Teima visited Siaka Stevens Stadium to review ongoing rehabilitation efforts. Joined by Deputy Minister Kai Lawrence Mbayo and Ministry officials, she praised the progress towards meeting FIFA standards, particularly in the installation of plastic seats in open stands. Greeted by stadium management and the Chinese technical team led…
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…
The narrative appears increasingly bleak for David Moyes at the London Stadium. With his contract set to expire in a mere six weeks, the specter of a new manager looms larger with each passing week, while his players seem to be losing motivation right before his eyes. It’s difficult to envision a scenario where Moyes…
In a devastating assault over the weekend, more than 100 villagers and soldiers were killed in central Burkina Faso by al-Qaida-linked jihadis. The attack targeted Barsalogho commune, located 80 kilometers from the capital, Ouagadougou. Regional experts have labeled this assault as one of the deadliest this year in the conflict-stricken nation. On Saturday, while villagers…
Paris Olympics organizers have issued an apology to anyone offended by a scene at the glamorous opening ceremony on Sunday that resembled Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper.” They also defended the concept behind it. Leonardo da Vinci’s painting depicts the moment when Jesus Christ declares that one of his apostles will betray him. The…
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Teodoro Obiang Nguema, President of Equatorial Guinea, in Moscow to strengthen diplomatic ties. During the meeting, Putin highlighted their successful collaboration within the Gas Exporting Countries Forum and OPEC+, stating, “Your country is our partner… Our common task is to stabilize world energy markets.” He noted that their joint…
The Iceland Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Her Excellency Asdis Bjarnadottir, led a delegation comprising visiting Members of Parliament, including Dilja Mist Einarsdottir, Chair of the Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs, Logi Einarsonon, Member of the Foreign Affairs Committee in the Icelandic Parliament, and Elin Rosa Sigurdardottir, Director General of the International Development Cooperation Directorate of…
Aminata Wurie, Governance Specialist with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sierra Leone, recently shared her assessment of the 2023 elections, highlighting key challenges and successes during an event at Fourah Bay College. Key Challenges Notable Successes Recommendations for Future ElectionsWurie proposed expanding biometric voter registration, deploying mobile registration units to underserved areas, and…
Babadi Kamara, the Executive Chairman of Bo Rangers Football Club, announced that the Sierra Leone government, via the National Sports Authority, will cover the airfare for Bo Rangers players and technical staff traveling to Ivory Coast for their second-leg CAF Champions League match against San Pedro FC. Kamara shared this news during a visit to…
Namibia elected its first female president, Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, who won 57% of the vote in a controversial election. The vote was delayed by three days due to technical issues, including ballot shortages, leading opposition parties to label the extension unconstitutional and vow to challenge the results in court. Despite these challenges, Nandi-Ndaitwah’s ruling…