Leone Stars Welcome 11 More Players Ahead of DR Congo Clash Leone Stars’ preparations for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying encounter against DR Congo have gathered momentum following the arrival of 11 additional players in Kinshasa, bringing the number of players in camp to 21 out of the 25-man squad. The latest arrivals include captain Osman Kakay, Juma Bah, Idris Kanu, Augustus Kargbo, Sullay Kaikai, Ali Conteh, Ra’ees Bangura-Williams, Tyrese Fornah, Alh

Kono Chieftaincy Dispute Draws Peace Commission’s Attention The Independent Commission for Peace and National Cohesion (ICPNC) has intensified its peacebuilding efforts in Kono District amid disagreements surrounding a chieftaincy election in Tankoro Chiefdom, seeking to prevent the dispute from escalating and threatening community peace. The Commission participated in a government-led inquiry into issues surrounding the chieftaincy election and declaration of rights exercise

Bio Speaks Out on Africa’s Place in Global AI Governance President Julius Maada Bio has called for greater African participation in shaping global rules on artificial intelligence (AI), warning that developing countries should not be left to adopt standards established elsewhere. He made the call on Monday, November 9, while addressing a high-level virtual meeting on strengthening international cooperation on frontier AI model security, convened by French President Emmanuel M

Three Local Coaches Earn ICC Level 2 Qualification Three of Sierra Leone’s local cricket coaches Isatu Koroma, Sinneh Kamara and Abubakkar Kamara have successfully completed the ICC Level 2 Coaching Course in Nairobi, Kenya. The four-day training programme was designed to enhance their technical knowledge and coaching skills as part of efforts to strengthen cricket development in Sierra Leone. The three coaches are expected to depart Nairobi on Tuesday following the comple

Sierra Leone Secures Two Education Deals with Russia Sierra Leone has signed two Memoranda of Understanding with Russian institutions to strengthen academic cooperation and expand opportunities in technical education, scientific research and skills development. The agreements were signed by the Minister of Technical and Higher Education, Dr Haja Ramatulai Wurie, during the Third Russia–Africa Summit and Economic and Humanitarian Forum in Moscow. One of the agreements, signed