At a press briefing on Tuesday at the Miatta Conference Hall in Freetown, Inspector General of Police William Fayia Sellu confirmed that no Fullah citizens have been arrested or detained in Sierra Leone. He clarified that arrests made by security forces involved foreign nationals from countries such as Nigeria, Ghana, China, and Zimbabwe, who were…
Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio recently addressed the United Nations Summit of the Future, representing the g7+ countries—a coalition of nations with shared experiences of conflict and fragility. In his speech, President Bio outlined six key priorities to strengthen the g7+ position within the Pact for the Future. He emphasized the need for national…
Tanzania’s leading opposition party, CHADEMA, has announced the death of Ali Kibao, a key official who disappeared last week. His body was discovered with signs of severe beatings and acid burns on his face. President Samia Suluhu Hassan, known for easing restrictions on the opposition, condemned the killing in a statement on X (formerly Twitter),…
Sandra Sidiki, a widow with six children living in Makeni, Northern Sierra Leone, is urgently requesting help to support her family. Sandra shared that she lost her husband six years ago, and since then, life has been extremely difficult for her and her children. She revealed that her only means of survival is begging, and…
The Kenyan Red Cross reported a daring rescue operation on Wednesday, saving eleven individuals and a loyal canine from the treacherous floodwaters. Taking place at approximately 5 a.m. local time, amidst relentless rains in Kitengela, Kajiado County, just south of Nairobi, the heroic efforts of the Red Cross team ushered families to safety. Though the…
A Nigerian woman, Lisha Dachor, aged 19, claims to have painted over 4,000 nails within 72 hours in a bid to break the world record. Armed with a nail brush, she swiftly maneuvered through an events center in Plateau State, Northern Nigeria, embellishing hundreds of fingernails with vibrant hues of blue, pink, and purple varnish….
On Wednesday, the UN Security Council addressed Sudan’s ongoing humanitarian crisis, now exacerbated by over 16 months of conflict. UN Assistant Secretary-General for Africa, Martha Ama Akyaa Pobee, highlighted the recent surge in violence in El Fasher amid a prolonged siege by the Rapid Support Forces. She condemned the severe suffering of civilians, including famine…
Steven Caulker, a seasoned defender for the Sierra Leonean national football team and former team captain, recently opened up about the challenges and uncertainties he has faced throughout his professional career. Reflecting on his journey, Caulker offered a candid and poignant account of the highs and lows in the world of football. Caulker began by…
President Julius Maada Bio has extended the deadline for the Independent Cross-Party Committee on Electoral Systems and Management Bodies Review to present their report. The extension was announced during a formal ceremony where the Government of Sierra Leone and the All Peoples Congress (APC) issued a joint statement. President Bio expressed deep gratitude to committee…
Passengers at Kenya’s main international airport are stranded after workers staged a protest on Wednesday against a planned deal between the government and India’s Adani Group. The demonstration has grounded flights at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The government’s build-and-operate agreement with Adani Group includes airport renovation, a new runway, and terminal construction, with the group…