The government has assured Sierra Leoneans of imminent reforms to the country’s Cybersecurity and Crimes Act, following growing concerns over its use and the nation’s sharp decline in global press freedom rankings. Sierra Leone was ranked 79th out of 180 countries in the latest Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Press Freedom Index, a drop that has unsettled media professionals and…
U.S. authorities have warned that parents owing child support will have their passports revoked. The Department of State announced this move on its website, adding that “to be eligible for a U.S. passport, you must pay any outstanding child support”. “If you owe more than $2,500, federal regulations do not allow us to issue you a U.S. passport, and…
The World Health Organization has confirmed another case of Hantavirus linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak, after a passenger sought treatment in Zurich. Health officials say the patient is receiving care as countries work together to track people who may have been exposed.According to WHO, Swiss health authorities identified the case after the passenger responded to a…
US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was still in place despite an Iranian attack on three American destroyers in the Strait of Hormuz that fanned fears on Friday that the truce was faltering. The US military said it carried out strikes on Iranian military targets in response, although Tehran charged that it was Washington that had…
Senegal says it is committed to boosting its economic growth and development by transforming its agricultural sector from subsistence to modernised agriculture. Senegal’s delegation to the ECOWAS Parliament disclosed this while presenting their country report at the ongoing 2026 First Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Parliament in Abuja, read by Ismaila Wone. “In 2026, agriculture remains a central pillar…
Freetown — At Fourah Bay College (FBC), social media has evolved far beyond casual scrolling. It has become an essential part of student life, a tool for learning, work, and connection. For 18-year-old Augusta Osmatu Bangura, a Mass Communication student, social media is both a companion and a classroom. “WhatsApp is the first app I open in the morning,”…
