Former Leone Stars forward Kei Kamara scored his 145th MLS goal, tying Landon Donovan for second-most in league history, as LAFC played to a 1-1 draw with Austin on a rainy Wednesday night. Kamara’s dramatic equalizer came in the 90th minute when he outjumped his defender to head home Mateusz Bogusz’s corner kick. This goal…
The Sports Writers Association of Sierra Leone (SWASAL) has re-elected Sahr Morris Jr. as President for another three-year term during their 2024 Triennial General Meeting and Elective Congress at the Wusum Hotel in Makeni. Morris Jr. narrowly defeated challenger Ishmael Saidu Kanu with 75 votes to 70 out of 151 ballots cast. The election, conducted…
Provisional results released on Tuesday confirm a sweeping victory for Senegal’s ruling Pastef party in Sunday’s snap legislative elections. The party triumphed in 40 of 46 departments and 7 of 8 diaspora constituencies, outperforming key opposition groups. President Bassirou Faye’s party also made gains in regions considered strongholds of former President Macky Sall. Only six…
By: James Kamara-Manneh In an era of shifting geopolitical alignments and intensifying global competition, one principle continues to command overwhelming recognition across the African continent: the One-China policy. From the bustling capitals of West Africa to the island states of the Indian Ocean, all 53 African countries have consistently reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to recognising…
President Vladimir Putin met with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday during the BRICS summit. Putin praised the strong trade and economic ties between Russia and South Africa, noting a recent 3% growth in trade turnover from January to August after a slight decline. He emphasized potential collaboration in energy, agriculture, industry, science, and…
On Saturday, Kemi Badenoch was elected as the new leader of Britain’s Conservative Party, following a significant defeat in the July elections that ended 14 years of party rule. Badenoch, who won against Robert Jenrick in a vote among nearly 100,000 party members, makes history as the first Black woman to lead a major British…
Iceland and the World Food Program (WFP) are teaming up to revolutionize school meals and empower women farmers in Sierra Leone, particularly in the Bonthe District. Their joint effort aims to strengthen food security, enhance children’s health, and foster sustainable development in the region. The initiative focuses on empowering local women farmers through comprehensive training,…
Senegal’s $1.8 billion IMF aid program, secured in 2023, is now frozen and requires restructuring after an audit revealed higher debt and budget deficits than reported. Finance Minister Cheikh Diba announced at the annual IMF meetings in Washington that discussions with the Fund are underway, aiming for a revised agreement by early 2025. The audit,…
On October 24, 2024, Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr inaugurated the newly built Kroo Bay Municipal Primary School. This modern, two-story facility, funded by Sustain for Life with Freetown City Council (FCC) support, features 10 classrooms, a computer room, staff area, restrooms, and a canteen, offering a quality learning environment for up to 300 students. Built…
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sierra Leone (ICASL) has released its investigation findings, exonerating Auditor-General Lara Taylor-Pearce and Deputy Auditor-General Tamba Momoh. The ICASL Investigation Committee, tasked with assessing whether the two breached ethical standards as outlined in the ICASL Code of Ethics, the International Standards on Auditing (ISA), and other frameworks, confirmed that…