sierraleonetimes.com latest rss headlines Provides the latest rss feeds for sierraleonetimes.com. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page sierraleonetimes.com http://www.sierraleonetimes.com en-us Tue, 19 Mar 2024 15:10:34 +1100 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 15:10:34 +1100 3600 <![CDATA[US Holds Out Hope for Partnership with Niger]]> Pentagon - The United States is not ruling out a continued military presence in Niger, despite a statement by the country's ruling military junta that it was ending an agreement allowing for the presence of American forces engaged in counterterrorism missions.

U.S. defense officials said Monday the U.S. has yet to withdraw any of its approximately 1,000 military personnel from Niger and, along with officials from]]> http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/274179004/us-holds-out-hope-for-partnership-with-niger 274179004 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 23:05:09 GMT http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/274179004/us-holds-out-hope-for-partnership-with-niger <![CDATA[Pentagon weighs options after Niger orders US troops to leave]]> WASHINGTON (CN) - The Pentagon is weighing its options after Niger's ruling military said it has directed U.S. forces to leave a key base for counterterrorism operations in Africa.

Last week, Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee, Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Celeste Wallander and the head of U.S. Africa Command General Michael Langley met with membe]]> http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/274178998/pentagon-weighs-options-after-niger-orders-us-troops-to-leave 274178998 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:26:28 GMT http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/274178998/pentagon-weighs-options-after-niger-orders-us-troops-to-leave <![CDATA[Ghanaian football fans call for new efforts to boost national team]]> ACCRA, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Many football fans in Ghana said here Monday that they expect more effective efforts from the country's new national team head coach Otto Addo to transform the side's fortunes.

According to the fans, the Black Stars have failed in recent years to bring joy to their supporters, and many have urged the new coach to build a winning team.

33-year-old football fan Desmond Awudi told]]> http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/274178351/ghanaian-football-fans-call-for-new-efforts-to-boost-national-team 274178351 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:18:15 GMT http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/274178351/ghanaian-football-fans-call-for-new-efforts-to-boost-national-team <![CDATA[Roundup: Ghana faces Internet meltdown from undersea cable disruption]]> ACCRA, March 17 (Xinhua) -- The meltdown of Internet services across Ghana, caused by the disruption of undersea cables over the past few days, has severely affected the country's business activities.

Business owners said the Internet blackout has affected their routine activities and resulted in a loss of revenue due to the abrupt cessation of operations, causing a degree of anxiety and tension among the Ghanai]]> http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/274177733/roundup-ghana-faces-internet-meltdown-from-undersea-cable-disruption 274177733 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:30:01 GMT http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/274177733/roundup-ghana-faces-internet-meltdown-from-undersea-cable-disruption <![CDATA[Niger's junta revokes military deal with US]]> Niger's ruling junta has revoked with immediate effect a military accord that allows military personnel and civilian staff from the US Department of Defence on its soil, junta spokesperson Colonel Amadou Abdramane said on Saturday.

The decision follows a visit by US officials this week which was led by Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee and included General Michael Langley, commander of t]]> http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/274177229/niger-junta-revokes-military-deal-with-us 274177229 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:16:11 GMT http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/274177229/niger-junta-revokes-military-deal-with-us <![CDATA[EU and Egypt agree 7.4bn deal focused on energy, migration]]> The EU chief and five European leaders visited cash-strapped Egypt on Sunday to announce a 7.4-billion-euro financial package focused on boosting energy trade and stemming irregular migrant flows to the 27-member bloc.

The deal will include billions in credit over coming years for highly indebted Egypt, and stepping up energy sales that could help Europe "move further away from Russian gas", said a senior Europea]]> http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/274177228/eu-and-egypt-agree-74bn-deal-focused-on-energy-migration 274177228 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:16:07 GMT http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/274177228/eu-and-egypt-agree-74bn-deal-focused-on-energy-migration <![CDATA[Iran Resolved to Promote Ties with Africa]]> TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian expressed the country's determination to enhance relations with Africa in all fields.

- Politics news -

In a meeting with Iran's new envoy to Niger, held in Tehran on Sunday, Amirabdollahian said the Iranian administration has great determination to expand relations and cooperation with the African states in all sectors.

He also st]]> http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/274176978/iran-resolved-to-promote-ties-with-africa 274176978 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:37:14 GMT http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/274176978/iran-resolved-to-promote-ties-with-africa <![CDATA[2024 Senegal election crisis points to deeper issues with Macky Sall and his preferred successor]]> The botched attempt by Senegalese president Macky Sall to postpone the presidential election has stirred unnecessary tension in an already strained electoral process. The move reflected deeper governance problems in the country.

http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/274174632/eu-and-egypt-agree-74-bn-euro-deal-focussed-on-energy-migration 274174632 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 18:16:07 GMT http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/274174632/eu-and-egypt-agree-74-bn-euro-deal-focussed-on-energy-migration <![CDATA[Niger suspends military pact with US "with immediate effect"]]> http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/274174213/niger-suspends-military-pact-with-us-with-immediate-effect 274174213 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 12:18:43 GMT http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/274174213/niger-suspends-military-pact-with-us-with-immediate-effect <![CDATA[Niger revokes military accord with US]]> Niger's ruling junta has revoked with immediate effect a military accord that allows military personnel and civilian staff from the U.S. Department of Defense on its soil, junta spokesperson Colonel Amadou Abdramane said on Saturday.

The decision follows a visit by U.S. officials this week which was led by Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee and included General Michael Langley, commander ]]> http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/274173821/niger-revokes-military-accord-with-us 274173821 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 09:16:06 GMT http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/274173821/niger-revokes-military-accord-with-us <![CDATA[Niger Breaks Military Agreement with US: Reports]]> TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The Nigerien government terminated the military agreement with the United States, which allows US troops to remain on the territory of the African country, Reuters reported, citing the spokesman for the military transitional government of Niger, Amadou Abdramane.

- Other Media news -

As a result of a military takeover in Niger on July 26, 2023, President Mohamed Bazoum was ousted and detai]]> http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/274173784/niger-breaks-military-agreement-with-us-reports 274173784 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 08:37:14 GMT http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/274173784/niger-breaks-military-agreement-with-us-reports <![CDATA[Niger Revokes Military Accord With US, Junta Spokesperson Says]]> Niamey, Niger - Niger's ruling military junta has revoked a military accord that allows military personnel and civilian staff from the U.S. Department of Defense on its soil, junta spokesperson Colonel Amadou Abdramane said on Saturday.

The decision, which takes effect immediately, follows a visit this week by U.S. officials led by Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee and included General M]]> http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/274173057/niger-revokes-military-accord-with-us-junta-spokesperson-says 274173057 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 06:05:05 GMT http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/274173057/niger-revokes-military-accord-with-us-junta-spokesperson-says <![CDATA[Pouvoir et liens interethniques au Senegal : Ousmane Sonko, heritier de son grand-pre]]> Depuis au moins 2021, le patronyme Sonko est devenu un nom de famille digne d'intert dans l'espace politico-mediatique senegalais. Aussi bien dans les medias traditionnels que sur les reseaux sociaux, le degre d'attention comme d'indignation porte sur l'homme politique le rapport du Recensement de la population et de l'habitat de 1988 de l'Agence nationale de la statistique et de la demographie (ANSD).

Elles indiquent que la po]]> http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/274173678/arrivee-de-lislam-au-senegal--le-role-capital-des-almoravides 274173678 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 01:26:36 GMT http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/274173678/arrivee-de-lislam-au-senegal--le-role-capital-des-almoravides <![CDATA[Niger Says Announces End to Military Cooperation With US]]> Niamey, Niger - Niger's government announced Saturday that it was breaking off 'with immediate effect' its military cooperation agreement with the United States.

The declaration came a day after a senior U.S. delegation left Niger, following a three-day visit to renew contact with the military junta that ousted the president and moved closer to Russia.

The statement said the government had decided to 'denou]]> http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/274171397/niger-says-announces-end-to-military-cooperation-with-us 274171397 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 23:05:34 GMT http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/274171397/niger-says-announces-end-to-military-cooperation-with-us <![CDATA[African state scraps military ties with US]]> Niger's coup leaders have denounced the country's defense accord with Washington "with immediate effect"

Authorities in Niamey have decided to revoke the agreement with the US which allowed American military personnel and civilian contractors to operate in the West African state, a spokesman for the post-cou]]> http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/274170816/african-state-scraps-military-ties-with-us 274170816 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 21:34:41 GMT http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/274170816/african-state-scraps-military-ties-with-us <![CDATA[Cocoa giants scaling back production Reuters]]> Experts have attributed the shortages in Cote D?Ivoire and Ghana, which produce more than half of the world's cocoa, to extreme weather

The world's largest cocoa producers, Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) and Ghana, have halted or scaled down processing in major plants amid soaring bean costs, Reuters reported on Thursday, saying the situation has led to a global hike in chocolate prices.

The t]]> http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/274168906/cocoa-giants-scaling-back-production-reuters 274168906 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:13:03 GMT http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/274168906/cocoa-giants-scaling-back-production-reuters <![CDATA[African cocoa giants scaling back production Reuters]]> Experts have attributed the shortages in Cote D?Ivoire and Ghana, which produce more than half of the world's cocoa, to extreme weather

The world's largest cocoa producers, Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) and Ghana, have halted or scaled down processing in major plants amid soaring bean costs, Reuters reported on Thursday, saying the situation has led to a global hike in chocolate prices.

The t]]> http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/274166855/african-cocoa-giants-scaling-back-production-reuters 274166855 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:13:30 GMT http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/274166855/african-cocoa-giants-scaling-back-production-reuters <![CDATA[VOA Immigration Weekly Recap, March 9-16]]> Editor's note: Here is a look at immigration-related news around the U.S. this week. Questions? Tips? Comments? Email the VOA immigration team: ImmigrationUnit@voanews.com.

Advocates call on Co]]> http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/274165973/voa-immigration-weekly-recap-march-9-16 274165973 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:05:08 GMT http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/274165973/voa-immigration-weekly-recap-march-9-16 <![CDATA[Mali Deepens Crackdown on Civil Society]]>  

Mali's minister of territorial administration's order to dissolve a student association is just the latest in a series of government actions to crack down on freedom of association.

The minister said that the Association of Pupils and Students of Mali (L'Association des Elves et Etudiants du Mali, AEEM) was responsible for "violence and clashes in ]]> http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/274167723/mali-deepens-crackdown-on-civil-society 274167723 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 12:42:05 GMT http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/274167723/mali-deepens-crackdown-on-civil-society <![CDATA[Prosecution Seeks Crimes against Humanity Charges in Guinea Massacre Trial]]> Earlier this month, in the landmark trial of Guinea's former president and 10 others, including former ministers, who are accused of responsibility for a massacre and rapes in a stadium, the pro]]> http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/274165195/prosecution-seeks-crimes-against-humanity-charges-in-guinea-massacre-trial 274165195 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 01:32:56 GMT http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/274165195/prosecution-seeks-crimes-against-humanity-charges-in-guinea-massacre-trial <![CDATA[Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger hint at a new west African currency: what it'll take for it to succeed]]> On 11 February 2024, the head of Niger's ruling military junta, General Abdourahmane Tiani, spoke of the possible creation of a common currency with Burkina Faso and Mali. "The currency is a first step toward breaking free from the legacy of colonisation," he said on national TV, referring to the CFA ]]> http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/274164073/burkina-faso-mali-and-niger-hint-at-a-new-west-african-currency-what-itll-take-for-it-to-succeed 274164073 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 07:45:14 GMT http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/274164073/burkina-faso-mali-and-niger-hint-at-a-new-west-african-currency-what-itll-take-for-it-to-succeed <![CDATA[UAE and Sierra Leone Presidents discuss bilateral relations]]> ABU DHABI, 6th March, 2024 (WAM) -- President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today met with His Excellency Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, to discuss ties between their two countries and ways to enhance them further, especially in the economic, trade and investment sectors. The two leaders also exchanged views on a number of regional and international topics of mutual inter]]> http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/274148246/uae-and-sierra-leone-presidents-discuss-bilateral-relations 274148246 Wed, 06 Mar 2024 15:15:43 GMT http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/274148246/uae-and-sierra-leone-presidents-discuss-bilateral-relations <![CDATA[Dubai Chamber's 'In Focus' drives business expansion into Morocco, Senegal]]> DUBAI, 4th March, 2024 (WAM) -- Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has successfully hosted the latest edition of its "In Focus" initiative to provide Dubai-based companies with a deeper understanding of the trade and investment landscapes in Morocco and Senegal, as well as opportunities throughout North and West Africa. http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/274145630/dubai-chamber-in-focus-drives-business-expansion-into-morocco-senegal 274145630 Mon, 04 Mar 2024 14:22:19 GMT http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/274145630/dubai-chamber-in-focus-drives-business-expansion-into-morocco-senegal <![CDATA[Over 30 people killed, 10 wounded when bus drove off bridge in Mali]]> BAMAKO, Mali, 28th February, 2024 (WAM/Sputnik) -- At least 31 people were killed, and another ten were injured in Mali on Tuesday when a bus drove off a bridge over the Bagoe River, the Malian transport ministry said.

"A passenger bus ... plunged off a bridge. The probable cause was the driver's failure to control the vehicle. According to preliminary estimates, 31 people died on the scene, and ten were injured,]]> http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/274140095/over-30-people-killed-10-wounded-when-bus-drove-off-bridge-in-mali 274140095 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 04:31:10 GMT http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/274140095/over-30-people-killed-10-wounded-when-bus-drove-off-bridge-in-mali <![CDATA[Japan complete comeback against Senegal, advance to FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024 quarter-finals]]> DUBAI, 20th February, 2024 (WAM) -- Japan emerged victorious from an incredible battle with Senegal to seal their place in the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024 knockout phase.

Senegal raced into a two-goal lead by the second period but Japan, undeterred, fought back and restored parity through Kosuke Matsuda.

The Lions of Teranga did reclaim their two-goal lead midway through the third with help from a ]]> http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/274132273/japan-complete-comeback-against-senegal-advance-to-fifa-beach-soccer-world-cup-uae-2024-quarter-finals 274132273 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 18:12:13 GMT http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/274132273/japan-complete-comeback-against-senegal-advance-to-fifa-beach-soccer-world-cup-uae-2024-quarter-finals <![CDATA[FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup - UAE 2024: Senegal rally to defeat Colombia 5-3]]> DUBAI, 18th February, 2024 (WAM) -- From the brink of defeat, Senegal staged a dramatic comeback, clawing back from a two-goal deficit to snatch victory against Colombia and reignite their FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup - UAE 2024 dreams.

Edu Lopez stunned the crowd with a brilliant goal, putting Colombia in the driver's seat. But Senegal roared back in the second half, only to be silenced by Esleider Avila's ]]> http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/274129911/fifa-beach-soccer-world-cup---uae-2024-senegal-rally-to-defeat-colombia-5-3 274129911 Sun, 18 Feb 2024 18:59:36 GMT http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/274129911/fifa-beach-soccer-world-cup---uae-2024-senegal-rally-to-defeat-colombia-5-3 <![CDATA[FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup - UAE 2024: Belarus 6-4 Senegal]]> DUBAI, 16th February, 2024 (WAM) -- Belarus held off a spirited Senegal side to take all three points in their opening FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024 Dubai match f following a well-deserved 6-4 victory.

An Aleh Hapon hat-trick helped Belarus to victory over their African opponent in their UAE 2024 Dubai opener.

Belarus started the stronger and netted the goal their dominance deserved at the end of th]]> http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/274128557/fifa-beach-soccer-world-cup---uae-2024-belarus-6-4-senegal 274128557 Fri, 16 Feb 2024 18:27:35 GMT http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/274128557/fifa-beach-soccer-world-cup---uae-2024-belarus-6-4-senegal <![CDATA[Mauritania allocates $30 million for digital infrastructure: Minister]]> DUBAI, 13th February, 2024 (WAM) -- Mohamed Louly. Minister of Digital Transformation, Innovation and Modernization of Administration, Mauritania, announced that his country's government has allocated $30 million to invest in digital infrastructure. He also announced the launch of five new digital transformation projects in Mauritania to support community services and innovation.

In statements to the Emirates New]]> http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/274125567/mauritania-allocates-30-million-for-digital-infrastructure-minister 274125567 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 19:24:49 GMT http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/274125567/mauritania-allocates-30-million-for-digital-infrastructure-minister <![CDATA[Sierra Leone Chief Minister emphasises collaboration with UAE in education, technology at WGS 2024]]> http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/274124772/sierra-leone-chief-minister-emphasises-collaboration-with-uae-in-education-technology-at-wgs-2024 274124772 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 05:27:33 GMT http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/274124772/sierra-leone-chief-minister-emphasises-collaboration-with-uae-in-education-technology-at-wgs-2024 <![CDATA[Bahrain shines with 4 new medals, Egypt clinches 5 on second day of AWST 2024 athletics]]> http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/274122745/bahrain-shines-with-4-new-medals-egypt-clinches-5-on-second-day-of-awst-2024-athletics 274122745 Sat, 10 Feb 2024 20:37:27 GMT http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/274122745/bahrain-shines-with-4-new-medals-egypt-clinches-5-on-second-day-of-awst-2024-athletics