West Ham defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Newcastle United striker Yoane Wissa have been named in DR Congo’s squad for the World Cup. Croydon-born Wan-Bissaka, 28, was capped by England at Under-21 level, and was called into the senior squad in 2019 but did not make an appearance. The former Manchester United full-back switched international allegiances…
By Mariama Bundu At the Oxford Africa Conference 2026 held at the University of Oxford, Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio urged African leaders to adopt stronger, more resilient and reform-focused leadership to address the continent’s growing challenges. Speaking to students, policymakers, and members of the African diaspora, he said Africa must build institutions that…
First Lady Fatima Bio By Mohamed Kamara Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Fatima Maada Bio, has denied allegations linking her family to Dutch drug suspect Jos Leijdekkers, who is reportedly among Europe’s most wanted criminals. Speaking during an interview with the BBC programme The Interview, Mrs. Bio said she does not know Leijdekkers and rejected claims…
Kylian Mbappe and Ballon d’Or holder Ousmane Dembele will lead a star-studded France attack after Didier Deschamps announced his 26-man squad for this summer’s World Cup. Only Olivier Giroud (57) has scored more than Mbappe’s 56 goals for France, with the Real Madrid forward expected to captain his country despite recent struggles with a thigh…
Fans from five African nations heading to the United States for the 2026 Fifa World Cup just got a potential $15,000 (£11,100) reprieve – provided they already have a match ticket for the finals. Late on Wednesday, the Trump administration confirmed that ticket-holding supporters from Algeria, Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Senegal and Tunisia will be exempt…
Xi Jinping threw a grand welcome for Donald Trump on the first day of a visit that could reset ties between the rival superpowers. The military honour guard lined up outside the Great Hall of the People to welcome Trump, complete with a gun salute and a band playing the US national anthem. The president…
Saleh Mamman, a former Nigerian power minister, has been sentenced to 75 years in prison for laundering 33.8bn naira ($24.7m; £18.5m), a rare conviction against corrupt officials in the West African nation. Last week, Mamman was found guilty of 12 counts, including using private firms to funnel money linked to government-funded power plants. The 68-year-old…
It feels like this Premier League season has been defined by set-piece drama. Not just the goals that have been scored, but the constant grappling, pushing, pulling and wrestling. It appeared to reach a head in February, when about 15 Manchester United and Everton players camped inside the six-yard box. Players were being thrown to the floor before the…
Players who make their first tournament appearance at this summer’s Fifa World Cup will wear a debut patch on their shirts. Players such as Erling Haaland and Lamine Yamal will make their World Cup bows this summer – as will every player in the Scotland squad. It is part of a new licensing deal which…
Passengers from the cruise ship struck by a hantavirus outbreak are being evacuated and sent to their home countries to isolate and receive medical treatment if necessary. Some other passengers from MV Hondius left on earlier flights or connections and their contacts are now being traced as a precuation. Officials say the risk of the…
