South African newcomer, Tyla, made a splash at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards in Manchester, England, picking up three major awards: Best Afrobeats Act, Best R&B Act, and Best African Act. The rising star also wowed the audience with a lively performance of her hit “Water” and new track “Push 2 Start” at the…
The Chinese Medical Team has launched the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Pilot Project in Sierra Leone to improve healthcare services. During the Acupuncture Day celebration on November 5, 2024, at Bintumani Hotel in Freetown, officials emphasized that the project integrates TCM practices, including acupuncture, to regulate vital energy, alleviate pain, boost immunity, and promote overall…
Ascentonians FC kicked off the 2024 SLFA Women’s Division One Playoff with an emphatic 5-1 win over Rising Queens on November 5, at the SLFA Academy Field in Kingtom. Rising Queens opened the scoring early, with Maseray Turay netting in the 10th minute. However, Ascentonians quickly responded. Princes Bangura equalized in the 32nd minute, followed…
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,…
