UNICEF-Sierra Leone marked World Children’s Day on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, with lively celebrations at the Sierra Leone Football Academy in Kingtom, Freetown. The event, themed “Listen to the Future,” highlighted children’s rights, concerns, and talents through football, music, and dance. Schoolchildren shared letters addressing issues like child marriage, child labour, and overcrowded classrooms. UNICEF Country Representative…
On November 20, 2024, Deputy Minister II of Agriculture and Food Security, Sahr Hemore, joined the European Union (EU) and private sector representatives to inaugurate a multifunctional processing center for Orange-fleshed Sweet Potatoes in Matotaka Village, Bombali District, Northern Sierra Leone. Constructed by Mankind Activities for Development Accreditation Movements (MADAM) with EU and government support,…
The General Manager of African Global Logistics (AGL), Mr. Maroon Ablaad, has reaffirmed the company’s dedication to education as a core focus of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). This pledge was demonstrated through the donation of 1,000 school bags, books, pens, pencils, and dictionaries to community stakeholders in Freetown. The donation event, held on November…
Congo’s main opposition leaders on Wednesday urged nationwide protests against President Felix Tshisekedi’s plans to draft a new constitution, citing fears of potential changes to presidential term limits. Last month, Tshisekedi announced the creation of a national commission in 2025 to draft a revised constitution, raising concerns from opposition figures, including former President Joseph Kabila,…
At least seven members of a Nigerian Government Protection Agency are missing after Boko Haram insurgents ambushed their convoy in Shiroro, Niger State. The convoy, consisting of 80 security personnel protecting the power network, was attacked on Monday by about 200 fighters. Babawale Afolabi, a spokesperson for the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, confirmed…
On November 17, 2024, Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr presented the U20 Communique to Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during the Urban20 (U20) Summit in Brazil, ahead of the G20 Summit. Witnesses included Mayor Eduardo Paes (Rio de Janeiro), Mayor Anne Hidalgo (Paris), and President Gabriel Boric (Chile). The U20 Summit, convened by C40 Cities…
A delegation from INTERPOL, led by Theos Badege, Assistant Director Pro Tempore for Africa, held discussions with Sierra Leone’s Inspector General of Police (IGP), William Fayia Sellu, on strategies to tackle environmental crime and boost police collaboration. The meeting, held on November 18, 2024, at the IGP’s office in Freetown, focused on enhancing law enforcement…
Sierra Leone’s Leone Stars fell short of qualifying for AFCON 2025 following a 2-0 loss to Zambia on November 19, 2024. The defeat capped a challenging Group G campaign where Sierra Leone finished third with five points, tallying one win, two draws, and three losses. Despite a highlight victory against defending champions Côte d’Ivoire, the…
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…
The Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi has rejected donations from President William Ruto and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja made during a church service at Soweto Catholic Church on Sunday. President Ruto’s donations included Sh600,000 for the church choir, Sh2 million for the parish priest’s house, and a promise of an additional Sh3 million, along with a…
