Author: Tunde

Southeast Asian nations are reconsidering nuclear power as electricity consumption rises, highlighting a growing dependence on fossil fuels. This increase in demand is largely driven by new factories and electric vehicles as countries aim to set up data centres while trying to cut carbon emissions. Currently, no Southeast Asian country operates a commercial nuclear power plant, but several are reviving long-stalled plans. On September 8, Vietnam’s state-run Petrovietnam and South Korea’s KEPCO agreed to collaborate on the Ninh Thuan 2 nuclear plant. Six days later, Singapore’s government announced it was examining nuclear energy and small modular reactors (SMRs) with an…

The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has launched the eighth intake of its CAF ‘D’ Diploma Coaching Course aimed at enhancing football coaching skills in the country. The training commenced at the SLFA Secretariat in Kingtom, Freetown, with 35 participants from various regions of Sierra Leone taking part. This course is part of the SLFA’s ongoing efforts to elevate coaching standards and cultivate a new generation of qualified football coaches in line with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) criteria. At the opening ceremony, SLFA Technical Director John Edward Keister emphasised that coaching development is a continuous journey, highlighting the…

In Yaoundé, the capital of Cameroon, a former government compound has been converted into a temporary migrant shelter, providing refuge to those displaced and struggling to find their footing. Among them is Barbara*, who fled persecution in Ethiopia only to find herself unexpectedly deported to Cameroon. Barbara was forcibly removed from the US on April 28, 2026, after she had been granted “withholding of removal,” a protection preventing her from being sent back to her home country on the grounds of potential persecution. “I was so shocked. They put me on a plane, and I landed here,” she recalled. The…

Early results from Russia’s first parliamentary elections since the start of the full-scale war in Ukraine show President Vladimir Putin’s party, United Russia, firmly in the lead, a result many anticipated. The elections, held between Friday and Sunday, were aimed at electing members of the State Duma, the lower house of parliament, and are expected to reaffirm United Russia’s dominance amid a tightly managed political environment with limited opposition. The Kremlin portrayed the vote as an opportunity for citizens to express their views following the invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and the resulting economic difficulties. Most antiwar candidates were excluded,…

Sierra Leonean pace bowler Samuel Conteh has become only the second player from the country to take 50 wickets in T20 International cricket. He achieved this milestone on Sunday, September 20, 2026, during a match against Botswana in the ILT20 Continent Cup 2026, by dismissing Botswana’s captain, Thatayaone Tshose. Conteh reached this landmark in his 45th T20I innings, underscoring his consistency as a vital part of Sierra Leone’s bowling lineup. He now joins fast bowler George Sesay, who was the first Sierra Leonean to reach 50 T20I wickets during the T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Qualifier A in May 2026. Conteh’s…

World Leaders Urged to Defend Human Rights at UN Assembly World leaders gathering for the United Nations General Assembly in New York from 22 to 28 September 2026 are called to stand firm against efforts to undermine international human rights, according to Human Rights Watch. They are encouraged to counter initiatives that threaten accountability for serious international crimes and the operations of the UN and other critical global institutions. Leaders and foreign ministers from the UN’s 193 member states will participate in the assembly’s general debate. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is expected to give the opening speech…

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has pledged to remain in office despite disappointing exit polls in two local elections for his centre-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party. In Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, the CDU was initially forecasted to suffer its worst election result ever, but later projections showed the party dipping below the 5% threshold required to remain in parliament. Merz described the situation as “a disaster” for the party. Meanwhile, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) was set to receive the highest number of votes in the region, though it is unlikely to form a government due to other parties refusing to collaborate…

The Sierra Leone Premier League Board (PLB) has announced that the Unity Cup 2026 will take place on Sunday, October 4, at the Southern Arena in Bo, with free entry for spectators. The match will feature Bo Rangers FC, the reigning Leone Rock Premier League champions, against East End Lions FC, winners of the Orange Sierra Leone FA Cup. This pre-season fixture is part of the build-up to the 2026/27 Leone Rock Premier League season, which is set to kick off on October 10, 2026. The PLB stated that the full fixture list for the upcoming season will be released…

ALAF Limited launched its eighth internal football league over the weekend, part of the company’s health and wellness initiative. The event took place at Coco Beach and featured a 5km jog attended by members of the ALAF jogging club and other stakeholders. This popular league includes teams made up of ALAF employees, each named after a product brand: Simba Dumu, Simba Chuma, Maxcover, Safcool, and Safthem. Lincoln Duplessis, ALAF’s Head of Finance, highlighted the league’s role in promoting physical activity and fostering a productive workforce. “At ALAF, we prioritise our employees’ health, which is why we created the ALAF Premier…

Minns: NSW Must Not Become ‘Numb’ to Domestic Violence Chris Minns, the Premier of New South Wales (NSW), addressed the public this morning following a series of alleged domestic violence incidents over the weekend. He emphasised the importance of recognising and reacting to the horrors faced by victims. “This weekend has highlighted the horrifying allegations against individuals who have allegedly committed violent acts against vulnerable family members. This is utterly confronting, and we cannot allow ourselves to become desensitised to such pain and violence,” Minns remarked. He called for renewed commitment from government agencies, law enforcement, and the community to…