The Democratic Republic of Congo is witnessing a surge in boat capsizes, with more people choosing wooden vessels over road travel. Moussa Safari searches the waters of Lake Kivu for his missing brother, a victim of a recent tragedy where a boat carrying 278 people sank, resulting in 78 deaths and numerous missing individuals. “We…
Nicholas Haysom, the UN Special Representative for South Sudan, held his first press briefing on October 9, following the announcement of a two-year extension to the transitional period, pushing the country’s first democratic elections to December 2026. He emphasized the importance of making this extension count to maintain the trust of the South Sudanese people,…
By: Fatima Muhammad Freetown, Sierra Leone – Over the years, Sierra Leone has conducted several national censuses to gather essential data on its population, housing, and living conditions, with the most recent ones in 2004, 2015, and 2021. These censuses are not just statistical exercises but are crucial for the country’s development planning, resource allocation,…
At least 10 people have died, and an unknown number are missing following a mine collapse in central Zambia, according to police reports on Monday. Rescue operations are currently underway, but it remains unclear how many miners were underground during the incident, which took place in Mumbwa district, about 150 kilometers (93 miles) west of…
Former Senegalese President Macky Sall has resigned as Special Envoy for the Paris Pact for People and the Planet (4P), a position appointed by French President Emmanuel Macron in 2023. His resignation coincides with his nomination as the leader of the opposition coalition, Takku Wallou, as he focuses on the upcoming Senegalese legislative elections on…
President Kais Saied secured a decisive victory in Tunisia’s election on Monday, consolidating his hold on power after a term marked by the imprisonment of opponents and institutional reforms expanding his authority. Farouk Bouaskar, head of the Independent High Authority for Elections (ISIE), announced a turnout of 28.8%, with 2.8 million votes cast from 9.7…
On Monday, October 7, Ecobank Sierra Leone recognized 24 outstanding staff members during the launch of its annual Customer Service Week, themed “Above and Beyond.” The awards, part of the bank’s Customer Experience Award Scheme, celebrated employees who have consistently delivered exceptional service and gone the extra mile in ensuring customer satisfaction. Ecobank’s Head of…
The Sierra Leone Aquatics team is currently competing in the 2024 Africa Aquatics Zone II Junior and Senior Championships, which began on October 7, 2024, at the Borteyman Sports Complex in Ghana. Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr, Public Relations Officer for Sierra Leone Aquatics (SLA), emphasized the team’s dedication and efforts to overcome resource limitations, organizing…
In a significant move to foster peace and national cohesion, the Sierra Leone Bike Riders Union, Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA), and the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) signed a historic communiqué on October 7, 2024, at Atlantic Hotel. Facilitated by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) under the “Empowering Youth Bike Riders as Sustainable…
The Ministry of Trade and Industry, in collaboration with the ECOWAS Commission and Trade Facilitation West Africa (TFWA), organized a two-day workshop for the National Trade Facilitation Committee (NTFC) on September 30th and October 1st, 2024. This workshop marks a key step in Sierra Leone’s efforts to improve trade facilitation, aiming to reduce business costs,…
