The United Nations is set to host the Summit of the Future in New York this week. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has emphasized the need to reform the UN Security Council, highlighting that the current structure reflects issues from 80 years ago. “We can’t build a future fit for our grandchildren with systems designed for our…
Over the past nine months, 33 Congolese fishermen have been killed and 56 others injured on Lake Kivu, reportedly by soldiers suspected to be from the Rwandan Naval Force. These attacks occurred during nighttime fishing, according to the Synergy of Lake Kivu Fishermen’s Associations, which revealed the statistics during a meeting with provincial authorities, appealing…
Nicholas Haysom, head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), expressed regret as the UN supported extending South Sudan’s transitional period to February 2027. During an extraordinary meeting in Juba, Haysom stated, “We endorse this extension with real regret and disappointment,” noting that two years ago, the UN backed an extension with the…
Journalists, bloggers, and influencers from Sierra Leone recently took part in a training program focused on advanced fact-checking techniques, aimed at combating misinformation and hate speech. The event, held at the Family Kingdom Resort in Aberdeen, Freetown, from September 19 to 22, 2024, was supported by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and its partners….
A Tunisian presidential candidate, Ayachi Zammel, has been sentenced to 20 months in prison on fraud charges, which his attorney claims are politically motivated. Zammel, who leads the Azimoun party, was convicted of falsifying signatures required for his candidacy. Despite being imprisoned, he plans to campaign from behind bars and maintain his challenge against…
Mary Yongai has set a new Guinness World Record for the most cosmetic makeovers in 24 hours by a single artist, completing 111 makeovers and surpassing the previous record of 96 set in 2005. A renowned makeup artist, Yongai achieved this feat in May 2024 at the Bintumani Car Park in Freetown. Her initial goal…
Honourable Justice Alhaji Momoh Jah-Stevens has adjourned the high-profile murder trial of Abdul Kpaka, accused of killing his girlfriend, Sia Fatmata Kamara, to Thursday, September 26, 2024. Kpaka faces charges of murder and perverting the course of justice, with allegations that he fabricated evidence related to the case. During the hearing, he pleaded not guilty…
Ing. Alfred Jalil Momodu, Director General of the Sierra Leone Roads Authority (SLRA), has announced a major step forward in the country’s infrastructure development with a new financing agreement to reconstruct the Mabang-Moyamba-Gbangbatoke Junction Road. The 86-kilometre project, expected to start soon, will take two years to complete, followed by a one-year defect liability period….
Over twenty media professionals and Mass Communication students from the University of Makeni have committed to enhancing their coverage of transitional justice issues in Sierra Leone. This pledge follows a training session organized by the Media Reform Coordinating Group (MRCG) Sierra Leone, supported by the Africa Transitional Justice Legacy Fund (ATJLF). The initiative aims to…
Moses L. Kamara clinched victory at the prestigious 2024 Tour de Côte d’Ivoire on September 18, 2024, in Abidjan. Competing for the Sierra Leone National Cycling Association, Kamara delivered an exceptional performance that propelled him to the top of the podium amidst fierce international competition. This triumph is a significant milestone for Kamara, underscoring his…
