LOLO Yeama Thompson-Oguamah

In a historic moment for Sierra Leone and its global sporting community, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, the Sierra Leonean-American star wide receiver, has become a Super Bowl champion after his team, the Seattle Seahawks, secured a commanding 29–13 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.  The Seahawks’ triumph marked the franchise’s second Super Bowl title in history, a dominant performance powered by a suffocating defense and key offensive...

As we honoured colleagues who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, we listened to compelling firsthand accounts of courage, professional dilemma, and resilience from journalists who reported under the most extreme conditions. Their testimonies underscored the evolution of journalism in Sierra Leone across the pre-war, conflict, and post-war peacebuilding eras, and reaffirmed the enduring responsibility of the press to safeguard memory, uphold accountability, and contribute to...

Riyadh (UNA/SPA) - Saudi Arabia ranked second globally and first in the Arab world among donor countries for humanitarian aid in 2025, leading in contributions to Yemen with 49.3% of total aid and ranking second for aid to Syria, according to the United Nations Financial Tracking Service.  A recently released 2024 report on development assistance indicates that the Kingdom ranks second among 16 non-member donor countries and tenth globally in aid volume among all 48 donor countries, including...