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Ambassador Tanmaya Lal, Deputy Secretary-General of the Commonwealth for Programs, visited Sierra Leone’s High Commissioner to the UK, Dr Morie Komba Manyeh, at the Sierra Leone High Commission in London on 21st September 2026. The meeting engaged senior staff and allowed both sides to explore mutual interests and enhance collaboration between Sierra Leone and the Commonwealth Secretariat. Ambassador Lal, an experienced Indian diplomat with nearly 35 years in international affairs, assumed his role in March 2026. His background includes senior positions in India’s Ministry of External Affairs and diplomatic roles at the United Nations, as well as assignments in Africa…

DODOMA: The construction of Msalato International Airport in Dodoma has reached its final phase, with the infrastructure works 89% complete and the buildings at 78%. Mohamed Besta, Chief Executive Engineer of the Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROADS), informed journalists at the site that infrastructure is expected to be finished by November, while the buildings should be completed by December. TANROADS is closely monitoring the progress of contractors to ensure remaining tasks are completed on time. The project, funded by the Tanzanian government and the African Development Bank (AfDB), aims to enhance air transport infrastructure and increase the capacity for passengers…

For a brief period at the end of the 18th century, France had the most liberal divorce laws in Europe. This progressive legislation enabled thousands of couples to end their marriages simply because they wanted to, igniting debate among supporters and opponents of divorce. Divorce was legalised in France on 20 September 1792 during the ongoing French Revolution, which aimed to overhaul long-standing customs. The first constitution of 1791 removed marriage from the jurisdiction of the Catholic Church, defining it instead as a civil contract. Just a year later, the law allowed couples to break that contract without needing to…

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IMF Praises Sierra Leone’s Economic Progress New York, 21 September 2026 – Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), commended Sierra Leone’s “remarkable” strides in macroeconomic consolidation during a meeting with President Julius Maada Bio at the 81st United Nations General Assembly. She acknowledged the government’s efforts to restore macroeconomic stability amid challenging global conditions, noting that many countries are grappling with rising energy costs. Georgieva reiterated the IMF’s commitment to enhancing Sierra Leone’s investment climate and economic resilience, while also encouraging wider promotion of the country’s reforms and successes. During the meeting, President Bio introduced Karefa…

The Adamawa State Government has approved a supplementary budget of 169.1 billion naira for the 2026 financial year. This decision was made during a meeting of the State Executive Council on Thursday. Source link

Hundreds of southern right whale calves have died in recent months in Argentine Patagonia, raising alarms among scientists and officials. Initial investigations suggest a bacterial infection may be to blame for this unusually high mortality rate this season. This week, dozens of deceased whale calves were found on beaches in the Chubut province, an area crucial for breeding these whales in the South Atlantic. Since June, cases of calf deaths have been reported. “The mortality rate among calves is quite high, especially this season,” said Mariano Coscarella, a researcher at the Marine Mammals Laboratory of the National Scientific and Technical…

Sierra Leone is ramping up efforts to combat Hepatitis B, a viral infection that poses a significant long-term threat to children’s health. The country is now focusing on administering the Hepatitis B birth-dose vaccine at the moment of birth to protect newborns from infection, especially from mother to child. This vaccine has been effective for decades, and the goal is to ensure that every child has a healthy start. Hepatitis B is a major public health concern, with Africa bearing a disproportionate share of the burden. Approximately 70 per cent of global infections occur on the continent, yet only 14…

Roberto Mancini’s second debut as Italy’s head coach ended in disarray, as the Azzurri suffered a 2-0 defeat to Belgium in their UEFA Nations League opener at the Stadio Olimpico on Friday. Mika Godts scored a brilliant individual goal to mark his first competitive appearance, before Dodi Lukebakio sealed the victory with a powerful strike in the second half. This match marked an encouraging start for new Belgium coach Mark van Bommel, who has taken over from Rudi Garcia after Belgium’s World Cup quarter-final run. For Italy, this was another disappointing night. Mancini was re-appointed after the team’s third consecutive…

The head of Yemen’s ruling body has called for a general mobilisation to counter the Iran-backed Houthis, who are intensifying attacks on both government forces and their Saudi allies. This appeal follows a significant setback for Yemen’s fragmented government, as the Houthis took control of the entire Red Sea coast and continue to clash with government forces while targeting Saudi vessels and territory. Rashid al-Alimi, chair of the Presidential Leadership Council and Supreme Commander of the Yemeni Armed Forces, urged citizens to rally around their military and security forces, stressing the need for national unity. He announced an upcoming amnesty…