Police in Kenya used tear gas on Tuesday, July 16, to disperse protests aimed at increasing pressure on President William Ruto to resign. Despite Ruto implementing several changes, including withdrawing $2.7 billion in proposed tax hikes and reshuffling his cabinet, the demonstrations persisted. Led by activists opposing the tax hikes, the protests called for a…
President Paul Kagame has won 99% of the vote in provisional results from Monday’s presidential election in Rwanda, according to electoral authorities. This outcome was widely expected as Kagame, the long-time ruler, aims to extend his three-decade grip on power. Kagame’s opponents, Frank Habineza of the Democratic Green Party of Rwanda and independent candidate Philippe…
The Mogbwemo Queens, Sierra Leone Women’s Premier League double champions from Rutile, are ramping up their training for the upcoming CAF Women’s Championship, scheduled for August 2-22, 2024. The tournament will take place at the Southern Arena Stadium in Bo. In preparation, the team has bolstered their squad with the addition of two foreign players:…
The late Bishop Emeritus George Biguzzi was laid to rest in Makeni on Monday, 15th July 2024. This solemn occasion marked a day of mourning for the former spiritual leader of the Catholic Diocese of Makeni. Bishop Biguzzi’s wish to be buried in Makeni was fulfilled, honoring his desire expressed during his lifetime. Before the…
The Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security, along with the Sierra Leone Labour Congress and the Sierra Leone Employers’ Federation, has joined forces with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to review Sierra Leone’s National Labour Migration Policy. This initiative follows a recent agreement between the Ministry and IOM, targeting irregular migration issues such…
Argentina clinched its second consecutive Copa America title by defeating Colombia 1-0 on Sunday night. The winning goal was scored by Lautaro Martínez in the 112th minute, despite Lionel Messi’s injury in the second half. Messi suffered a non-contact injury in the 64th minute but remained on the field. Martínez’s goal, followed by a hug…
In a thrilling showdown in Berlin, Spain emerged victorious against England, securing a 2-1 win in the European Championships on Sunday night. The match left England fans heartbroken, as their national team fell short in their second consecutive European Championships final. The pain was reminiscent of their loss to Italy in the Euro 2020 finals….
Sulaiman Sengu Koroma, the Northern Region Public Relations Officer of the Electricity Distribution Supply Authority (EDSA), announced the regional launch of the Token Identification (T.ID) rollover in Makeni on Monday, July 15, and Tuesday, July 16. The launch will include street sensitization at major public places like the Makeni Lorry Park and the N.P. Lorry…
A honourable member of the ECOWAS Parliament has urged Guinea to return the disputed town of Yenga to Sierra Leone. The town, situated in the eastern district of Kailahun, has been a contentious issue between the two nations for over two decades. Saa Emerson Lamina, an MP and Deputy House Majority Leader in the Sierra…
On July 4, 2024, Minister of Mines and Mineral Resources, Julius Daniel Mattai, announced on Radio Democracy’s ‘Gud Morning Salone’ program that Sierra Leone exported $1.2 billion worth of minerals in 2023. This achievement marks a significant milestone for the country’s mining sector. Mattai shared the journey of the mining sector, noting that in 2013,…
