IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has raised concerns about global reserve inequality, noting that just five countries hold over half of the world’s reserves, leaving many vulnerable. Speaking at the 2024 IMF Annual Meetings, she stressed that this imbalance reflects wider economic disparities that need immediate attention. Georgieva highlighted challenges like slow growth, high debt,…
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has signed bilateral agreements in Cape Town with South African Minister Ronald Lamola, aiming to strengthen trade and defense ties between the two nations. Lammy emphasized the UK’s support for African representation on the UN Security Council, expressing interest in the stance of other Security Council members, including Russia and…
Former President Donald Trump has secured victory over Vice President Kamala Harris, claiming 279 electoral votes with wins in key states like Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Wisconsin. Harris trails with 219 electoral votes. The campaign was historic, marred by two assassination attempts on Trump and his ongoing legal battles, which include 34 felony convictions and controversies…
Baltasar Ebang Engonga, the Director General of Equatorial Guinea’s National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF), finds himself entangled in a far-reaching sex scandal. Leaked videos reveal Engonga engaging in intimate encounters with multiple women, including his brother’s wife, a cousin, and even the sister of Equatorial Guinea’s president. This explosive revelation was brought to light by…
On November 1, 2024, Sports Minister Augusta James-Teima visited Siaka Stevens Stadium to review ongoing rehabilitation efforts. Joined by Deputy Minister Kai Lawrence Mbayo and Ministry officials, she praised the progress towards meeting FIFA standards, particularly in the installation of plastic seats in open stands. Greeted by stadium management and the Chinese technical team led…
On November 1, 2024, the National Sport Authority (NSA) pledged 3.5 billion Leones to support the 2024-2025 Sierra Leone Women’s Premier League, an increase from last year’s 2.8 billion. The announcement was made at the NSA’s Signal Hill Road office, where Acting General Secretary of the Sierra Leone Football Association, Benson Bawoh, introduced the new…
Sudan has raised its pledge to the African Development Fund (ADF), committing $3 million to support the Fund’s 17th replenishment. Sudan’s Finance Minister, Dr. Gebreil Ibrahim Mohamed Fediel, announced the contribution at the World Bank-IMF annual meetings in Washington, joining finance leaders from The Gambia, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina. The Gambia,…
The Sierra Leone Maritime Administration (SLMA) has launched a comprehensive five-year strategic plan to boost operational efficiency and position the maritime sector as a cornerstone of national development. The initiative was introduced during a two-day management retreat at Fabulous Resort, where SLMA stakeholders gathered to set strategic goals for advancing Sierra Leone’s maritime sector. Themed…
On November 1, 2024, Sierra Leone’s Immigration Department (SLID) unveiled new uniforms at a formal ceremony held at the Freetown City Hall. Chief Immigration Officer Alusine Kanneh stated that the uniforms symbolize the department’s evolution and its commitment to national security. Speaking to government officials, staff, and media, Kanneh described the uniforms as part of…
This weekend marks the final push for US presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump as they hold campaign rallies in crucial swing states. Saturday was the fourth consecutive day the two candidates visited the same state, underscoring the election’s tight focus on key regions. In North Carolina, Trump vowed to restore the “American Dream,”…
