Wayne Mitchel, the IMF Resident Representative in Sierra Leone, stressed the urgent need for practical steps to tackle the country’s economic issues, urging a move beyond data collection. Speaking at a World Bank panel discussion, Mitchel praised the openness of the dialogue and emphasized the importance of transparency for driving reforms that could support startups…
Kylian Mbappé was spotted training with Real Madrid on Tuesday, returning to work after recovering from injury. This session comes as Swedish media report that he is under investigation for an alleged rape incident in Stockholm following his visit last week. Swedish broadcaster SVT has stated that Mbappé is “reasonably suspected” of the crime, referencing…
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi met in Cairo on Tuesday, agreeing to enhance trade and investment cooperation while advocating for ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon. The Egyptian presidency announced that the leaders signed an agreement aimed at stimulating and protecting mutual investments between their nations. This meeting coincides…
Sir Alex Ferguson, Manchester United’s legendary manager, will retire as a club ambassador at the season’s end, according to a source familiar with the decision. The announcement is pending, and the source spoke on the condition of anonymity. At nearly 83, Ferguson’s departure is said to be amicable, with the club affirming he will always…
The El Niño weather phenomenon has caused months of drought in Southern Africa, devastating more than 27 million people and resulting in the region’s worst hunger crisis in decades, according to the United Nations’ food agency. The World Food Program (WFP) has warned of a potential “full-scale human catastrophe,” with five countries—Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, Zambia,…
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) stands as the world’s largest free trade agreement by number of participating countries, territory, and population. With 54 of the 55 African Union member states signed on, it encompasses a market of 1.3 billion people and a collective GDP of $3.4 trillion. The AfCFTA aims to enhance economic…
When Rema, the Nigerian Afrobeats sensation from Benin City, skyrocketed to global fame—selling out international shows and becoming the first African artist to achieve over a billion streams on Spotify—his next move was clear: he returned home for a victory lap. “I have Benin City blood rushing through my veins,” the artist, whose real name…
Today, North Korea has detonated explosives on two major roads connecting to South Korea, following a warning to sever ties completely. The Gyeongui line on the West coast and the Donghae line on the East coast were targeted around noon local time, as reported by South Korean authorities. Although the roads had been unused for…
Hon. Sengu Mohamed Koroma has been elected Vice President of the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice, succeeding Justice Gberi-bè Ouattara. Justice Ricardo Claúdio Monteiro Gonçalves of Cape Verde was also named President, replacing Justice Edward Amoako Asante after six years of service. Both were sworn in on October 6, 2022, in Guinea-Bissau. This leadership change…
SLANGO, the Sierra Leone Organization of NGOs, honored SEND Sierra Leone with three prestigious awards at its annual dinner and awards night at New Brookfields Hotel. The awards celebrated SEND’s outstanding contributions to national development. During the event, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Kenyeh Ballay, praised SEND for its relentless efforts in transforming communities,…
