The Confederation of African Football (CAF) hosted its 2024 Awards ceremony at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech, Morocco, celebrating the achievements of African football. The event honored over 20 winners, with football stars, coaches, referees, and dignitaries like FIFA President Gianni Infantino in attendance. Ademola Lookman Shines as Men’s Player of the YearNigeria’s Ademola…
On May 14, 2024, the newly appointed Regional Crime Officer (RCO), ASP Mohamed H. Feika, met with investigators at the Kenema Police Division to bolster the fight against crime in the region. The SLP Media Unit-East reported that investigators from various units, both regional and divisional, participated in the meeting to foster collaboration and discuss…
In Burkina Faso, the military junta led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré has recently endorsed a revised family code that includes stringent measures against homosexuality. This decision places Burkina Faso among the majority of African nations, with 22 out of 54 countries criminalizing same-sex relationships, often carrying severe penalties such as death or lengthy imprisonment in…
Orange Sierra Leone (OSL) and Orange Middle East and Africa (OMEA) have long been committed to reducing their environmental footprint. Today, their employees are stepping up to the plate, actively participating in various ecological endeavors on International Environment Day through the newly launched Orange Engage for Change program. This initiative underscores OSL and OMEA’s dedication…
Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militant group, has accused Israel of orchestrating a series of pager detonations across Lebanon, resulting in several deaths and numerous injuries, including Hezbollah members and Tehran’s ambassador. According to the Lebanese health ministry, a child was among the fatalities. The Israeli military has refrained from commenting on the incident. In response, Hezbollah…
After one hundred days in office, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal faces the ongoing challenge of fulfilling his campaign promises while navigating early successes and criticisms. His administration has already made significant strides, particularly in reforming the justice system and initiating audits of public administration. These efforts are seen as pivotal in shaping the…
The Regional Rice Value Chain Project, under the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Seed Multiplication Program (SMP) to boost seed production in Sierra Leone. This partnership, part of the project’s initiative to foster an enabling policy environment, will enhance SMP’s capacity through key areas like…
Chad’s National Election Management Agency (ANGE) has scheduled legislative, provincial, and municipal elections for December 29, 2024. ANN President Ahmed Barticheret announced the dates on August 21, stating that nominations will be accepted from October 19 to 28, with final results due by February 3, 2025. The election timeline follows the recent passage of a…
By: Sorie Sesay Orange Sierra Leone has on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 1 Alpha Wurie Drive, Hill Station, Freetown officially launched its Scam Alert and Fraud Reporting Tool to help protect customers from digital fraud and scams across the country. Speaking at the launch, Consumer Relations Manager at the National Consumer Protection Commission, Bernadette…
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