Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi met in Cairo on Tuesday, agreeing to enhance trade and investment cooperation while advocating for ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon. The Egyptian presidency announced that the leaders signed an agreement aimed at stimulating and protecting mutual investments between their nations. This meeting coincides…
The government has confirmed that lab tests on samples from a deceased patient in the Kono/Tonkolili region have come back negative for the MPOX virus. Although the patient displayed severe symptoms resembling a pox-like illness, the test results have ruled out MPOX as the cause. Health officials remain dedicated to ongoing investigations to determine the…
On June 24, 2024, marking one year since Sierra Leone’s June 2023 elections, Electoral Commissioner Mohamed Konneh provided updates on the commission’s operations. In a press statement, he highlighted the registration of 2,789,808 voters, with 52.88% females and 47.12% males. Konneh noted a significant reduction in invalid votes to 0.29% in 2023, attributing this to…
The Guma Valley Water Company (GVWC) is grappling with a major issue, as 60% of its water is classified as Non-Revenue Water (NRW), according to the World Bank’s 2024 report on Sierra Leone’s water supply. NRW stems from physical losses, such as leaks (40-45%), and commercial losses, including theft and faulty meters (15-20%). This unbilled…
In a thrilling encounter at the Approved School Grounds on Tuesday evening, Musa Noah Kamara, also known as Musa Tombo, showcased his prolific form by leading Port Authority FC to a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Freetown City FC. The in-form forward was instrumental, scoring twice for the Water-front-boys and further solidifying his position as the…
On June 11, 2024, Minister of Social Welfare Melrose Karminty participated in the opening ceremony of the 17th session of the United Nations Conference on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in New York. The minister is set to deliver a national statement on Sierra Leone’s commitments to promoting disability issues. In line with the…
In Northern Mali, Tuareg rebels reported on Saturday that they had killed and injured several government soldiers and Russian Wagner Group mercenaries during a two-day clash near the Algerian border. The Malian military confirmed the deaths of two soldiers and injuries to ten others. The CSP-PSD rebel movement claimed to have seized armored vehicles, trucks,…
The United Nations is set to host the Summit of the Future in New York this week. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has emphasized the need to reform the UN Security Council, highlighting that the current structure reflects issues from 80 years ago. “We can’t build a future fit for our grandchildren with systems designed for our…
Mercy Ships has inaugurated a cutting-edge Dental Care Training Center at Gamal Abdel Nasser University of Conakry (UGANC) in Guinea, underscoring its commitment to advancing healthcare education across Africa. The center, part of the organization’s Education, Training, and Advocacy (ETA) program, aims to improve dental training in Guinea and West Africa by offering accredited programs…
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