Author: Tunde

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a security breach involving a government website that exposed Australians’ health data, reportedly accessed by an “AI agent”. This revelation came just a day after Albanese signed a joint appeal for global regulations on artificial intelligence. On Tuesday, Albanese co-signed a statement titled “A Call for Control of Frontier AI Models” alongside leaders from 21 countries, including Canada, Spain, and Germany, during the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Albanese stated that the AI agent, created by OpenAI, had accessed both public and non-public data on the…

Living in Sierra Leone reveals a country shaped by diamonds, resilience, and everyday life beyond its troubled past. This travel documentary explores living in Freetown, fishing communities, crowded markets, Krio culture, religious harmony, local food, and the difficult realities of mining, unreliable infrastructure, and rural life. From Kono’s diamond pits to Atlantic beaches and rainforest wildlife, this 4K travel journey shows why living in Sierra Leone is about far more than gemstones. Follow this travel documentary into family traditions, farming, music, faith, and communities rebuilding their future. For viewers who love authentic travel, this travel documentary offers a deeper look.…

Sierra Leone’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr Mustapha Kabba, has urged global health leaders to evaluate emerging technologies based on their ability to help health workers act swiftly to save lives. He made these remarks at the 6th UNGA Digital Health Symposium, focusing on healthcare innovation in low-resource settings. Kabba stressed that the effectiveness of digital health systems and artificial intelligence should be measured by their support for timely clinical decision-making at the point of care. He highlighted the importance of timing in healthcare delivery, noting that the value of test results, referrals, and alerts is often contingent on how promptly…

In South Africa, a mass shooting at a party has left 11 people dead, highlighting the escalating concerns over the nation’s rising crime rates. This incident comes as tensions rise in the Tigray region of Ethiopia, where Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) fighters have taken control of the local airport amid a deepening conflict with government forces. In the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, residents in Bukavu are sifting through the remains of their homes following a devastating fire that has left many displaced. These sequences of events underline the ongoing instability and security challenges facing various regions in Africa.…

An artificial intelligence agent developed by OpenAI breached an Australian government website in June, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has revealed. The agent accessed a statistics portal that contained “non-sensitive Medicare information,” Albanese said during a press conference at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The incident marks one of the first publicly reported AI-driven hacks of a government site globally. OpenAI only became aware of the breach in August as part of an ongoing review of its models and informed Australian officials on 10 September. The AI firm stated that, while investigations are ongoing, it does not believe…

A source in Freetown has accused Jos Leijdekkers of being involved in the abduction and death of Allan Jalloh, a 40-year-old man who was kidnapped in broad daylight. Wurie Jalloh spoke to The Economist about his brother, who went missing after he and three companions, including a Cypriot footballer, stayed at the Pearl Hotel in October 2025. On a Saturday afternoon, the group went to a nearby shop for beer. When they discovered they had no cash, Wurie left to retrieve some from the hotel. Upon his return, he found their blue Ford with three doors open and no one…

DODOMA: A project to develop an integrated refining and energy hub in Tanga is advancing, with special coordination teams now in place to ensure timely completion. This update follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) about a month ago between Tanzania, Uganda, and Vitol Bahrain E.C, alongside the Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) and the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC). TPDC Executive Director Mussa Makame announced the news in Dodoma, where he reported on the corporation’s financial performance for 2025/26 and current projects. He stated that the project will include the construction of crude oil refining facilities and…

Trump Administration Defends White House Press Ban, Calls Access a ‘Privilege’ In a recent legal filing regarding the ban on three media outlets from the White House, lawyers for the Trump administration stated that journalists do not have an entitlement to access the building. “Access to the White House is a privilege, not a right,” the filing asserts. The administration claims that the three barred outlets—CNN, MS Now, and Politico—posed a national security threat by publishing sensitive information, justifying the revocation of their credentials. Trump imposed the ban last Friday via a social media announcement, labelling the outlets as “fake…

Africa must retain its financial resources and invest in its industrial future, urged Aliko Dangote, President and CEO of Dangote Group, at the Unstoppable Africa 2026 forum in New York. Addressing global business leaders, he expressed concern that Africa would struggle to achieve economic strength while its capital continues to flow abroad. Dangote highlighted the importance of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) for creating large-scale industrial projects and insisted that businesses must remain committed despite challenges. “Once you start, it gets easier. But the more you don’t do anything, it becomes difficult,” he said. The two-day forum, attended…

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has warned politicians and public officials against using stolen public funds to sponsor pilgrimages to Mecca and Jerusalem. He made this statement at the opening of a stakeholders’ meeting organised by the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) in Abuja on Wednesday. The Sultan emphasised the need for religious leaders to work closely with anti-corruption agencies to combat systemic corruption. He said, “We, as religious leaders, must fight corruption because God Almighty doesn’t like corruption. You cannot steal money and send people to Jerusalem or Mecca with corrupt funds and think God will accept…