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US President Donald Trump has intensified pressure on Senate Republicans to make Daylight Saving Time permanent, targeting Senator Tom Cotton for delaying the legislation. In a post on Saturday, Trump accused the Arkansas senator of “holding up” the Sunshine Protection Act, which he has dubbed the “No More Changing of Clocks Act.” He expressed frustration that Cotton alone could impede progress in the Senate, asserting that the bill should pass easily and with bipartisan support. “Nobody wants to spend their precious time running around changing clocks twice a year. Having sunshine in the afternoon is better than early in the…

Geita Gold Mining Limited Commits to Community Development Geita Gold Mining Limited (GGML) has reiterated its dedication to enhancing social services through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme and sponsorship efforts. During a forum at the Ninth National Mining Technology Exhibition on 1st October 2026, GGML’s Director of Development and Relations, Mr Gilbert Mworia, highlighted the company’s initiatives. He noted that GGML allocates 9.2 billion shillings annually for CSR activities focused on education, health, transport, and water sectors in Geita District and Municipal Councils. Beyond its CSR programme, GGML invests an average of 13 to 15 billion shillings each year…

The head of Tennessee’s prison system has announced his resignation following the botched execution of death row inmate Christa Pike. Governor Bill Lee confirmed the decision on Saturday, as reported by CBS News. Frank Strada, Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Correction, stated that his resignation is “in the best interests” of the state and described the ongoing investigation into the incident as “entirely appropriate and necessary”. Christa Pike was sentenced to death in 1996 for murdering Colleen Slemmer. After surviving two lethal injections, she is now critically ill in a Tennessee hospital, where her lawyers are trying to have…

West Africa has launched the Regional Energy Governance and Information System (REGIS-WA) with a workshop aimed at improving energy governance and facilitating clean energy integration across the region. The initiative, managed by the Directorate of Energy and Mines, brings together senior officials from the energy ministries of ECOWAS member states and regional bodies such as the West African Power Pool and the ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency. The purpose is to establish a strategic roadmap for the project. ECOWAS Commissioner for Infrastructure, Energy, and Digitalization, Amin Amidu Sulemani, addressed the workshop virtually, stressing how REGIS-WA aligns with…

Nominations are now open for the Sierra Leone Diaspora Excellence Awards, enabling members of the Sierra Leonean community worldwide to recognise achievements in 12 key categories. Among the awards is the Investor of the Year, which will honour those who have invested the most verifiable capital in local, job-creating businesses in Sierra Leone. The Returnee Trailblazer award will celebrate returnees who have established successful enterprises within five years of coming back to the country. The Policy Advocate of the Year will recognise individuals or groups pushing for reforms benefitting the diaspora, while the Diaspora Organisation of the Year will honour…

Governor Uba Sani is prioritising significant infrastructure development and rural transformation across Kaduna State, aiming to benefit all citizens, not just those focused on the upcoming election. Since taking office over three years ago, Governor Sani has initiated projects in every senatorial district, with all 23 local governments, including both rural and urban areas, receiving attention. After inspecting some major projects, Hon Ibrahim Mohammed, Chairman of the Uba Sani Aides Assembly (USAA), reported that the Governor has launched 160 new road projects, adding to previously inherited ones, resulting in a total of 1,355 kilometres of roads under construction across the…

Millward Calls for Immediate Takeback of ‘Failed’ Water Companies Rachel Millward, deputy leader of the Green Party, has called for the immediate nationalisation of South East Water and Thames Water, insisting there will be no compensation for shareholders. She made her demands at the Green Party conference, stating: “Burnham’s 10-year plan of gentle threats and vague notions of control is inadequate. Too many of our water companies have already failed. Here in Sussex, we often find ourselves driving to buy bottled water because nothing comes out of our taps. No major reservoir has been built in this country since privatisation…

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Sierra Leone is facing potential financial setbacks following the European Union’s decision to stop aid to the country in response to President Bio’s refusal to extradite Dutch fugitive Jos Leijdekkers. The EU made the announcement this week, highlighting concerns over Leijdekkers, who was sentenced to 24 years in absentia for cocaine trafficking and murder by a Dutch court in June 2024. Leijdekkers, known as Bolle Jos, is close to President Bio, having married the President’s daughter and settled in Sierra Leone. Dutch Justice Minister David van Weel stated that the halt in aid is effective immediately, as the Sierra Leonean…

The Government of Sierra Leone has officially announced the establishment of two new districts, several local councils, and a new city, aiming to overhaul the country’s local governance system. The newly created districts are Bandajuma District, formed from areas of Bo and Pujehun Districts, and Kpanguma District, which comes from parts of Kenema and Kailahun Districts. This increase brings the total number of administrative districts in Sierra Leone to 18. Published in a special edition of the Sierra Leone Gazette in September 2026, the changes also introduce new local councils and elevate specific areas. Notably, Freetown has been split into…