Author: Tunde

Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) President Babadi Kamara has hailed the Leone Stars as a symbol of unity for the nation, asserting that the national team embodies a shared passion among Sierra Leoneans. “Leone Stars is one thing every Sierra Leonean has in common; we all want our boys to win,” Kamara said, as reported by AYV Media. His remarks come as the Leone Stars ramp up their preparations for the TotalEnergies 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, with matches against Zimbabwe and Equatorial Guinea scheduled for later this month. Since assuming office on August 2, 2025, Kamara has…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has mandated a thorough and transparent investigation into the deaths of at least 37 suspected illegal miners held by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State. Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, announced this on Friday. Tinubu emphasised that every Nigerian’s life is important and condemned any loss of life in government custody due to negligence or mistreatment. The incident has caused unrest in the state, prompting the government to impose a curfew. The President expressed deep concern over the reported deaths, labelling the situation a serious…

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) stated on Friday that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is still a serious threat. This comes after the DRC government and the World Health Organization reported a slowdown in transmission in some areas earlier this week, leading to optimistic news coverage. First declared in mid-May, the outbreak may have begun spreading months earlier. It is now the largest in DRC’s history and the fastest-spreading on record, with over 7,200 confirmed cases and more than 3,500 fatalities. MSF, which employs around 1,700 staff in the DRC, mostly Congolese, cautioned that while cases…

China and Sierra Leone celebrated 55 years of diplomatic relations on 16th September 2026, during a National Day Reception at the Chinese Embassy in Freetown. The event was attended by Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Jeneba J. Bangura, Chinese Ambassador Zhao Yong, government officials, members of Parliament, and representatives from the Chinese community. Ambassador Zhao marked the occasion by highlighting China’s economic growth, noting that its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reached US$10.25 trillion in the first half of 2026, an increase of 4.7% from the previous year. He also reported a significant rise in foreign trade, reaching…

Adel Caroline Jusu has been crowned Miss Grand Sierra Leone 2026 and will represent the country at the Miss Grand International pageant in Thailand. Born and raised in Sierra Leone, Jusu attended Annie Walsh Memorial School and Milton Margai Technical University. She has made a name for herself in digital marketing, content creation, and international hospitality, with experience in Dubai. She also studied at the School of Arts in Dubai to enhance her creative skills. Jusu has prior pageant experience, having placed First Runner-Up at Miss Sierra Leone 2023 and being a finalist at Miss Global 2023. She credits these…

The Plateau State Police Command has arrested 32 individuals for various offences, including kidnapping and human trafficking. They also seized 10 rifles and 54 rounds of live ammunition during operations across the state. Commissioner of Police Ayodeji Faniyan shared these details on Friday at the command headquarters in Jos, highlighting the operational successes achieved since he took office two months ago. He emphasised a focus on intelligence-led policing, proactive crime prevention, and zero tolerance for corruption among officers. Faniyan credited these accomplishments to the dedication of police personnel and timely information from the public. He expressed gratitude to the media…

African ambassadors and senior diplomats in Sierra Leone recently honoured former Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Alhaji Timothy Musa Kabba, at a farewell reception in Freetown. The event was hosted by the Egyptian Ambassador to Sierra Leone, H.E. Rasha Soliman, at the Egyptian Residence, supported by the African Group of Ambassadors and Chargés d’Affaires. The gathering included ambassadors and other members of the African diplomatic corps, who gathered to celebrate Kabba’s contributions before his departure from the Foreign Affairs Ministry. Ambassador Soliman praised Kabba as a “distinguished statesman, a true pan-Africanist, and a dear brother,” noting his role…

The discourse around ethical AI has gained traction recently, with organisations outlining commitments to fairness, transparency, inclusion, and human oversight. However, without a standard to measure these principles, they risk becoming empty promises. In the financial sector, accountability must be paramount due to the personal impact of decisions made by AI systems. These decisions can determine credit eligibility, insurance pricing, or even advice given to households. For institutions, this is a mere prediction; for individuals, it can open new opportunities or close them off entirely. We advocate that whenever AI influences significant life decisions for customers or employees, individuals must…

Real Madrid President Florentino Perez visited Ceuta city hall on Friday to express solidarity with the Spanish territory, clarifying that the trip was not linked to recent events. On Tuesday, ahead of Real’s La Liga match against Elche, players Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr, and Ibrahima Konate obscured the slogan “We are all mackerels” on shirts worn by their teammates. “Mackerels” is a colloquial term for the people of Ceuta, and the shirts were intended as a show of support. Mbappe explained on Wednesday that he wished to avoid prioritising the suffering of one group over another. Real Madrid stated they…

If you’ve been researching Sierra Leone and keep finding the same recycled copy about beautiful beaches and friendly people, this is for you. The real Sierra Leone is stranger, more complex, and far more interesting than any of that. Here’s what the country is actually like, from someone who’s spent years there. There Are No Lions in Sierra Leone Start with the name. Most people assume it means something like “land of lions” and picture a savanna teeming with big cats. The name actually comes from a Portuguese explorer called Pedro de Sintra, who sailed past in 1462 and named…