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By Sheku Sackoh Turay Tangier, the historical tourist destination in the extreme North of the Kingdom of Morocco have vast cultural heritage across the city from inland to the coastal area of the city. Tangier is 14 kilometres across the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea in Spain. Tourist visiting the Spartak Hill in Tangier commonly refers to Cape Spartel (Cap Spartel), a prominent hill which is about 12-14 km west of the city where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Medite

By Sheku Sackoh Turay The Hercules Cave is situated 14 Km on the Cape Spartel from the centre of Tangier, with an entrance from the Atlantic ocean to the inland. The cave is an archaeological cave that attracts hundreds of tourist daily. According to diverse research, the Cave is Tangier's premier tourist destination. According to Greek mythology, it was there that Hercules found rest. The myth tells that this demi-god carved the Strait of Gibraltar by separating the mountain

In a significant initiative aimed at fostering continental unity and cultural exchange, Morocco's National Association of Media and Publishers (ANME) has extended an invitation to 105 journalists from across Africa. The program, scheduled from December 21st, 2025, to January 22nd, 2026, is strategically timed to coincide with the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). As one of Morocco's largest media organizations, ANME designed this immersive experience to transcend conventional sp

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 cou

In a significant diplomatic engagement, the Vice President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, has completed a productive working visit to the Republic of Ghana. The visit culminated in a substantive meeting with Ghana’s Vice President, Her Excellency Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang. The discussions between the two leaders served to reaffirm the strong and enduring bilateral relationship between Sierra Leone and Ghana, rooted in shared history and

Jeddah (UNA) – With the attendance and participation of a number of consuls, permanent representatives, and directors of news agencies from the Member States of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), as well as human rights stakeholders from various organizations and institutions, the Union of OIC News Agencies (UNA) organized today, Tuesday, 6 January 2026, a virtual introductory meeting on the Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission (IPHRC) of the OIC. During

By Festus J Lahai Information Attaché Republic of Sierra Leone Embassy in Moscow, Russian Federation  Sierra Leone’s financial system continues to demonstrate resilience and stability amid global and domestic economic headwinds. A combination of disciplined fiscal management, tight monetary policy, and a robust banking sector has helped ease inflation and improve macroeconomic indicators. These developments are creating fertile ground for investors and businesses seeking oppo

By Sheku Sackoh Turay The Sierra Leone News Agency (SLENA) has received full endorsement and funding to provide comprehensive coverage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in the Kingdom of Morocco. SLENA’s Senior News Editor, Sheku Sackoh Turay, who also serves as Vice President of the Sports Writers Association of Sierra Leone (SWASAL), has been officially assigned by the Managing Director of SLENA, Madam Yeama Sarah Thompson-Oguamah, to represent the agency at the con