Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed attended his first BRICS Summit as a member on Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024 where he met with Russian President Vladimir Putin for a bilateral discussion. Putin praised Ethiopia’s inclusion in BRICS as an “important step,” noting the long-standing diplomatic ties between the two nations, which date back over a century….
Representatives of the Body of Christ in Sierra Leone have issued an urgent notice, calling on Christians nationwide to engage in a dedicated period of prayer from Wednesday, June 19, to Friday, June 21, 2024. This call comes as the country faces numerous challenges, and Christian leaders are urging believers to seek divine intervention for…
You’ll be able to detect if you’re not feeling well. It’s possible that you’re simply “off.” You could notice that you’re weary, that your digestive system isn’t working as effectively as it should, and that you’re prone to colds. You may find yourself unable to focus and feeling nervous or sad. The good news is…
The West African Bankers’ Association (WABA) convened its 78th Executive Council Meeting and 42nd General Assembly in Freetown, Sierra Leone, hosted by the Sierra Leone Association of Commercial Banks (SLACB) from August 8-9, 2024. Held at the Freetown International Conference Hall, the event featured discussions on IFRS 9 for Directors, Cross-Border Settlement Systems, and Debt…
Ambassador Jean Todt, the Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General on Road Safety, recently visited Sierra Leone where he met with President Dr. Julius Maada Bio to discuss critical road safety initiatives. During his courtesy call, Ambassador Todt updated President Bio on his ongoing efforts globally and emphasized the urgent need for collaboration to…
In a major corruption scandal gripping Russia, Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov has been accused of accepting a bribe, marking the country’s most prominent corruption case since President Vladimir Putin’s Ukraine invasion. Ivanov, alleged to have received a bribe worth 1 million rubles (over $10,800), appeared in a Moscow court clad in military attire, facing…
Kofi Adu Apenteng, Joseph Amadu Bangura, Almedette Olive, and Nurse Sento Momoh, all employees of Bloom Bank Africa, appeared before Magistrate Santigie Bangura of Pademba Road Court No.2 in Freetown on Tuesday, May 7th, 2023, facing accusations of embezzling over two hundred million New Leones from the aforementioned bank. The charges against them include conspiracy…
Hungary has awarded thirty-two scholarships for both undergraduate and postgraduate studies to Sierra Leonean students. This initiative aligns with President Julius Maada Bio’s flagship Free Quality Education program and aims to support Sierra Leone’s human capital development. The scholarship recipients, chosen through a rigorous selection process, met on August 12th and 13th, 2024, at the…
At 4:30 pm on Sunday, Tottenham Hotspur brimmed with hope. Brighton’s unexpected triumph over Aston Villa bolstered Spurs’ aspirations of clinching a coveted Champions League spot for the upcoming season. Yet, by Sunday evening, optimism had soured into dismay. A 4-2 defeat at Anfield marked Tottenham’s fourth consecutive league loss, leaving Ange Postecoglou’s squad’s Champions…
President Julius Maada Bio has officially invited Dr. Samura Kamara to partake in a National Unity and Peace Dialogue scheduled for Thursday, May 2nd, 2024, at State House. The invitation, conveyed via formal correspondence, delineates the meeting’s objective, emphasizing key issues regarding the ongoing activities of the Tripartite Committee, particularly Resolution (3) of the Agreement…