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…
In a historic move reshaping South Africa’s drug laws, President Cyril Ramaphosa has enacted the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act, legalizing the cultivation and possession of cannabis for personal use. This groundbreaking legislation positions South Africa as the first African nation to embrace marijuana legalization, a pivotal shift just preceding the May 27 general elections,…
By: Rabiatu Mansaray On Wednesday, July 10th, 2024, dozens of legal practitioners gathered outside the New Brookfields Hotel from morning until evening, awaiting an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) summoned by Augustine Sorie-Sengbeh Marrah and Wara Serry-Kamal. This meeting was a response to their dissatisfaction with the outcome of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on…
During a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in New York on Thursday, Kenyan President William Ruto thanked the U.S. for its significant support to Africa, particularly in equipment and assistance. He highlighted the collaboration in South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo, emphasizing the need for continued partnership to address these…
By Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr Sierra Leone Aquatics is thrilled to announce the continued success of one of the members of our junior swim team, the Baby Dolphins! Fifteen-year-old athlete Peter J. Bewie, who made his debut for Sierra Leone at the Africa Aquatics Zone 2 Swimming Championships in Accra, Ghana last year, is showing…
The Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) and the All-Peoples Congress (APC) have jointly expressed profound concerns regarding the escalating tensions in political discussions both domestically and within diaspora communities. In response, the two prominent parties have come together to endorse the Agreement for National Unity, a pivotal pact designed to tackle these mounting challenges head-on….
In its latest children and adolescent situation report, UNICEF Sierra Leone has urged the inclusion of climate change education in the national school curriculum. The report captures the voices of Sierra Leonean youth on key issues such as adolescent pregnancy, child marriage, gender-based violence, access to information, and climate change. The analysis highlights the challenges…
Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has been ousted following a court ruling that he violated constitutional ethics by appointing a lawyer with a criminal record to his Cabinet. The decision has intensified political instability in Thailand. This ruling comes just a week after the Constitutional Court dissolved the popular Move Forward Party and banned its…
On the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly, Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio held a fruitful meeting with World Bank Group President Ajay Banga. Their discussion focused on key development priorities, including expanding energy access, addressing food insecurity, increasing budget support, and promoting women’s empowerment. President Bio commended Banga for the reforms…
His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio yesterday received the combined 2023 Annual and Elections Reports from Mohamed Konneh, the Chief Electoral Commissioner and Chairman of the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL). President Bio reiterated his earlier statements that, according to the law, there will be no presidential elections until 2028. Commissioner Konneh highlighted…