On Sunday night, hundreds of protesters blocked Tel Aviv’s main highway after six more Israeli hostages were found dead in Gaza. The demonstration followed a massive outpouring of grief and anger from tens of thousands of Israelis demanding that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secure a cease-fire with Hamas to bring the remaining captives home. This…
Mpox cases in Nigeria have risen to 48, with the virus now detected in Abuja and 20 other states, according to the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). No deaths have been reported despite the increase. On August 27, Nigeria received 10,000 vaccine doses from the United States to help control the outbreak. A health…
African heads of state are arriving in Beijing for the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit, starting Wednesday. This ninth summit aims to reshape China’s strategic partnership with Africa in the post-Covid era amid rising geopolitical tensions. Key topics for discussion include climate, energy, and digital technology, with an emphasis on addressing Africa’s digital…
The Judiciary of Sierra Leone, in partnership with the Judicial and Legal Training Institute (JLTI) and supported by UNICEF, has launched a three-day intensive training program for Magistrates, focused on improving their capacity to handle juvenile cases. Held at Lia Hotel in Lungi, Port Loko District, this initiative reflects the Judiciary’s commitment to ensuring that…
The newly appointed European Union Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Jacek Jankowski, has arrived in Freetown, marking the beginning of his mission to strengthen the partnership between the EU and Sierra Leone. Ambassador Jankowski landed at Freetown International Airport, expressing his enthusiasm for his new role and his commitment to fostering deeper ties between the two…
A recent UNICEF report reveals that 66% of Sierra Leonean children face social and material deprivation, classifying them as multidimensionally poor. The report, based on a 2017 survey by Statistics Sierra Leone, highlights severe regional disparities, with over 80% of children in districts like Koinadugu, Pujehun, Moyamba, Bonthe, and Tonkolili living in poverty, compared to…
By: Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr Jumah Abdulai Bah, a rising football talent from Sierra Leone, has always dreamt of playing in Europe. Growing up in Freetown, he refined his skills on local pitches, where his speed, flair, and determination quickly distinguished him among his peers. By the age of 18, he was already making waves…
The East End Lions Football Club has landed in Dakar, Senegal, at Blaise Diagne International Airport, ready for their CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round return leg against ASC Jaraaf. ASC Jaraaf previously secured a win over the Lions in the first leg played at Southern Arena, Bo City, Sierra Leone. The second leg showdown is…
By: John Lamin Alpha Freetown, Sierra Leone – August 20, 2024 – The National Public Health Agency (NPHA) held a press briefing at their headquarters in Cockerill to address the country’s preparedness for Mpox. Professor Foday Sahr, Executive Director of NPHA, expressed gratitude to Honourable Minister of Health Dr. Austin Demby and WHO Representative Dr….
By: Fatima Muhammad Domestic violence, defined as a pattern of abusive behavior by one partner to control or dominate another, remains a critical issue in Sierra Leone. This abuse can be physical, emotional, psychological, sexual, or financial and affects individuals across all demographics. In Sierra Leone, domestic violence is deeply influenced by cultural and societal…
