Ascentonians and Rising Queens have earned their spots in the 2024/2025 Sierra Leone Women’s Premier League with strong playoff performances. Ascentonians topped the standings with 10 points from four matches, securing three wins and a draw. Their consistent play has positioned them as serious contenders for the upcoming season. Rising Queens claimed second place, winning…
Leone Rock Metal Group (LRMG) has donated 1,200 bags of cement to support the construction of the Mabojama Community Primary School in Pujehun District. The school will include six classrooms, office space, a store, and wash facilities, ensuring a safe and accessible learning environment, especially during the rainy season. Bashir Koroma, CSR Coordinator for LRMG,…
Haiti’s new interim Prime Minister, Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, was sworn in on Monday amid escalating violence in Port-au-Prince. Shortly after his inauguration, gunfire erupted at Toussaint Louverture International Airport as gangs targeted a Spirit Airlines flight from Fort Lauderdale. A flight attendant was injured, but the plane was diverted to the Dominican Republic for safety….
At COP29 in Baku, key world leaders from China, the U.S., India, Germany, and France are notably absent, raising concerns among activists about a lack of commitment from major emitters in tackling the climate crisis. Despite this, many argue that the urgency of addressing climate change remains undiminished. Climate advocate Shiva Gounden emphasized the importance…
Arab and Islamic leaders have called for suspending Israel’s United Nations membership to increase international pressure over the ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon. This proposal, highlighted at a Riyadh summit, marks a significant shift in strategy. Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit emphasized the importance of this action, calling it a vital step to…
Paris authorities are set to deploy 4,000 police officers for the France vs. Israel match. Of these, 2,500 will be stationed at the Stade de France, with the remainder patrolling the city and monitoring public transport. An anti-terrorism security perimeter will be established around the stadium, and authorities have vowed zero tolerance for violence. Coordination…
Mauritius Prime Minister, Pravind Jugnauth has acknowledged his coalition, L’Alliance Lepep, suffered a “huge defeat” in Sunday’s parliamentary elections. Jugnauth, who was seeking a second term, conceded that the electorate chose rival Navin Ramgoolam’s Alliance of Change coalition. Ramgoolam is poised to become the next leader of the Indian Ocean nation. The election was marred…
Former president and opposition leader John Dramani Mahama is leading in the latest polls for Ghana’s December presidential elections. Mahama, of the National Democratic Congress, is facing off against Vice-President Muhamudu Bawumia of the ruling New Patriotic Party. A total of 13 candidates are contesting to succeed President Nana Akufo-Addo, who is stepping down after…
The Ministry of Employment, Labour, and Social Security in Sierra Leone has reported a significant boost in work permit revenue, which surged from SLe 8 million to SLe 20 million, marking a 150% increase. This rise, the highest on record since independence, stems from a strategic approach to protect local jobs and bolster economic security….
Thousands gathered in Gaborone on Friday to witness Duma Boko’s swearing-in as Botswana’s new president, marking the end of the former ruling party’s 58-year reign. Boko’s Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), a coalition of the Botswana National Front and Alliance for Progressives, secured 36 parliamentary seats, ousting former president Mokgweetsi Masisi. In his inaugural speech,…
