The Save Africa from Malaria Infection (SAFMI) Foundation, led by Executive Director Artem Volchenko, launched a major initiative to combat malaria in Freetown by distributing over 100 artificial fish ponds to hospitals and communities. The event, held on August 20, 2024, was warmly received by community stakeholders and local health centers. SAFMI’s team, coordinated by…
The first and likely only debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in Philadelphia provided a detailed glimpse into their contrasting campaigns. The ABC-hosted event started with an awkward handshake but proceeded smoothly, thanks to muted microphones that curbed interruptions. The candidates discussed major topics like the economy, abortion, climate change, and foreign policy, including…
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…
Responding to the misinformation surrounding the Bar Elections in Kenema on May 18, 2024, it’s crucial to provide clarity amidst the confusion propagated on social media. The intention here is to set the record straight for the public who might be misled by false claims spread by individuals with disruptive motives during the election proceedings….
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…
Spanish-based athlete Steven Caulker has embraced the summons to represent Sierra Leone’s national team, the Leone Stars, notwithstanding his scarcity of playtime for FC Malaga City this season. Caulker, who has yet to grace the field for his club this campaign, conveyed his appreciation and resolve to guide his nation in the impending World Cup…
President Joe Biden arrived in Angola on Monday for his first presidential visit to sub-Saharan Africa. Thousands lined the streets of Luanda as he arrived. His trip follows a brief stop in Cape Verde for a meeting with Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva. In Angola, Biden will meet with President João Lourenço, visit the…
Look for Santorini on Instagram and Trover and the shots that really stand out are the sunsets. It’s a magical time for a magical place
On Tuesday, Guinea’s Foreign Minister S.E. Morisanda Kouyate and Sierra Leone’s Foreign Minister Timothy Kabbah held a joint press conference in Freetown to provide clarity on a recent incident in Guinea that had sparked public concern regarding deportations. Minister Kouyate addressed the media, explaining that reports of widespread deportations were based on misunderstandings. He clarified…
The former head of the Makeni Diocese, Bishop Georgio Biguzzi, has passed away at the age of 88. The sad news was confirmed early this morning by the current bishop of the diocese, Bob John Koroma, in a statement to senior journalist and BBC reporter Umaru Fofanah. Bishop Koroma disclosed that Bishop Biguzzi died at…