Vinícius Júnior and Bonmatí Win FIFA 2024 Best Player Awards
Vinícius Júnior claimed the men’s Player of the Year award…
Vinícius Júnior and Bonmatí Win FIFA 2024 Best Player Awards
Vinícius Júnior claimed the men’s Player of the Year award at the FIFA 2024 ceremony on Tuesday, finally securing a major global accolade. The Real Madrid forward had skipped the Ballon d’Or ceremony in October after losing out to Rodri. Bonmati, who dominated women’s soccer, won the Best Women’s Player award for the second consecutive…
25 Dead and Dozens Missing in Congo Boat Capsize
An overcrowded boat capsized on the Fimi River in central Congo on Tuesday, killing at least 25 people, including children, and leaving dozens missing. The boat, with over 100 passengers, sank shortly after departing from Inongo, northeast of Kinshasa. A search operation is ongoing, with officials fearing the death toll could rise. David Kalemba, Inongo’s…
UN Peacekeeping Chief Highlights Progress in the Central African Republic
On the second day of his visit to the Central African Republic (CAR), Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the UN Peacekeeping Chief, met with Prime Minister Felix Moloua to discuss the country’s ongoing challenges and the steps needed to foster further progress. The humanitarian and security situation in CAR has worsened since March, with escalating clashes between armed…
Abdulai Juma Bah Named in La Liga Team of the Week After Valencia Performance
Sierra Leonean defender Abdulai Juma Bah, 18, has been named in La Liga’s Team of the Week following his standout performance in Real Valladolid’s 1-0 win over Valencia on December 13, 2024. The victory was crucial for Valladolid, helping them distance themselves from the relegation zone. Bah earned an impressive rating of 8.5 for his…
Guinea and Sierra Leone Foreign Ministers Address Misunderstanding of Deportation Incident
On Tuesday, Guinea’s Foreign Minister S.E. Morisanda Kouyate and Sierra Leone’s Foreign Minister Timothy Kabbah held a joint press conference in Freetown to provide clarity on a recent incident in Guinea that had sparked public concern regarding deportations. Minister Kouyate addressed the media, explaining that reports of widespread deportations were based on misunderstandings. He clarified…
IGP Fayia Sellu: No Fullah Citizen Detained in Sierra Leone
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…
Safe Motherhood Bill Stalled Amid Clergy Opposition
The Safe Motherhood and Reproductive Health Care Bill, aimed at enhancing maternal health and reproductive rights in Sierra Leone, has faced another delay in Parliament following protests from clergy members. On Tuesday, December 17, 2024, Deputy Minister of Health Jalikatu Mustapha presented the bill for its first reading in the House of Parliament. However, strong…
Starlink Revolutionizes Internet Access in Sierra Leone
Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite internet service, has officially launched in Sierra Leone, promising fast, reliable, and affordable internet for citizens and businesses across the country. Designed to bridge connectivity gaps, Starlink offers an innovative two-way satellite internet system that works even in remote areas, where traditional broadband is unavailable. To access Starlink, users require the “Starlink…
290 VHF Contacts in Kono Clear 21-Day Observation Without Symptom
Health authorities in Sierra Leone have confirmed that all 290 individuals linked to a suspected Viral Haemorrhagic Fever (VHF) case in Kono District have completed their 21-day observation period without showing symptoms. The monitored group included healthcare workers, family members, and community members, supervised by the National Public Health Agency (NPHA) and the Ministry of…
HRCSL Boosts Commissioners’ and Staff’s Knowledge on Sexual Reproductive Health Rights
The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) has held a two-day training session for its commissioners and staff on December 12th and 13th, 2024, at Family Kingdom in Freetown. Organized in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the training aimed to enhance HRCSL’s capacity to monitor sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR)…
