Facing public calls to resign, President Ruto announced the government’s plan to cut a $2.7 billion budget deficit by half and borrow the rest, though he did not specify the sources of the borrowing. In response to anger over the bloated bureaucracy and the luxurious lifestyles of senior officials, Ruto has promised funding cuts in…
Sudanese political and civil society groups met on Saturday in Egypt to discuss ways to end the war engulfing Sudan. The conference, sponsored by Egypt, did not include the warring parties. Sudan descended into chaos in April last year when tensions between the military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces erupted into open fighting in…
The largest labor union at Samsung Electronics in South Korea has declared an indefinite strike following a three-day walkout that failed to resolve a tense dispute over pay and bonuses. The announcement on Wednesday came after a strike earlier this week involving 6,000 workers, primarily from the company’s semiconductor division, according to the union. The…
US President Joe Biden has pledged to provide Ukraine with five new strategic air defense systems to counter relentless Russian attacks. In a forceful speech welcoming NATO leaders to Washington, DC, the president declared the military alliance “more powerful than ever” as it faced a “pivotal moment” in the war between Russia and Ukraine. Biden…
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…
By Mohamed Toby Kargbo. The highly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 draw has been released, placing Sierra Leone in Group G alongside Chad, Zambia, and the recent tournament holders, Ivory Coast. This year’s tournament features a total of 48 teams, divided into 12 groups. From each group, two teams will secure automatic qualification…
Sierra Leone’s number one senior men’s football team goalkeeper, Mohamed Nabile Kamara, commonly called Fabianski, has bid an emotional farewell to Guinean Club Horoya Athletic. He is set to continue his career in Tanzania with Singida Big Stars. Below is the farewell message from Kamara: The time has come for me to open a new…
US actor Bill Cobbs, known for roles in films like Night At The Museum and The Bodyguard, has passed away at the age of 90. His agent confirmed to the PA news agency that Cobbs died on Tuesday evening in California, surrounded by his family. Cobbs gained recognition for his role as Whitney Houston’s manager,…
On Wednesday, June 26, Kenyans grappled with the aftermath of intense protests that had rocked Nairobi the previous day. Tear gas lingered in the air as military personnel maintained a strong presence on the streets. The unrest erupted after demonstrators stormed parliament in opposition to a proposed tax plan aimed at raising living costs, an…
DUBAWA launches new edition of the Kwame Karikari Fellowship for Fact Checkers Sierra Leone, Freetown [27 February 2024] – Dubawa is pleased to announce the launch of the Kwame Karikari Fellowship 2024. The fellowship will train Fact Checkers from countries like Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, and The Gambia. The training has been designed…
