Real Madrid have officially announced the return of José Mourinho as the club’s head coach, ending weeks of speculation and ushering in a new era at the Santiago Bernabéu. The Spanish giants confirmed on Thursday that their Board of Directors, chaired by club president Florentino Pérez, approved Mourinho’s appointment on a three-year contract that will run until June 30,…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off in grand style at the Estadio Azteca on Thursday, with amazing performances, fireworks, and a spectacle befitting the world’s most-watched sporting event. But beyond the stadium lights, the city of Mexico witnessed a different reality: protests, frustration over high ticket prices, and calls for social justice. Inside the stadium, fans cheered as…
Income tax was the single largest contributor to Sierra Leone’s domestic revenue during the first three months of 2026, generating NLe 1.86 billion and accounting for 41 percent of total collections, according to official government figures. The Domestic Revenue Analysis for the first quarter indicates that the government mobilized a total of NLe 4.52 billion in domestic revenue between…
Sierra Leone’s fiscal performance in April 2026 points to an increasing dependence on domestic borrowing to meet government financing needs, as external funding remained unavailable and debt servicing obligations continued to place pressure on public finances. Details contained in the Statement of Fiscal Operations (Consolidated Fund), signed by Accountant General Richard S. Williams, show that net domestic borrowing rose…
Women in the Media Sierra Leone President and entrepreneur Estina Taylor-Tucker has raised concerns over the what she describes as a cumbersome NGO renewal process, warning that administrative delays are hindering local organizations from accessing funding and effectively serving communities. Drawing from her organization’s recent experience, Taylor-Tucker said the current system requires NGOs to submit similar documentation to several…
Sierra Leone’s Parliament has unanimously approved the appointment of former Inspector General of Police, Michael Ambrose Sovula, together with four other nominees selected by President Julius Maada Bio to serve in strategic public offices. Among those endorsed is Sovula, who will assume the role of Chairman of the Advisory Committee of the National Commission on Arms and Ammunition. Parliament…
