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Mpox In Sierra Leone: What’s Behind The Recent Surge And Why West Africa Is At R
The Nigerian Voice
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Source: Dr Jia B. Kangbai As of 17 June 2025, there have been over 4,000 confirmed cases of mpox and 25 deaths in Sierra Leone, raising the possibility that the virus will spread to neighbouring countries and spark a larger outbreak throughout the...
Ghana gets $360m World Bank financing for macroeconomic stability
Ghana Business News
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June 30, 2025
Ghana continues to receive financing from the World Bank, as the Institution announces a $360 million to support the country’s macroeconomic stability. The Bank in a statement copied to Ghana Business News, says its Board of Executive Directors...
How Nigeria Can Resuscitate Economic Growth In Due Time
Daily Independent
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June 30, 2025
2 Nigerians live in fragile and profound challenges such as stagnant economic growth, weak institutions, inadequate public services, extreme poverty, inter-tribal war, and forced internal displacement. Comrade Peter Adeyemi, President of Africa...
Sierra Leone’s High Commissioner in Ghana Presents Letters of Credence in Burkina Faso
Sierraloaded
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June 29, 2025
His Excellency Mohamed Hassan Kaisamba, Sierra Leone’s non-resident Ambassador to Burkina Faso and high commissioner resident in Accra, Ghana, has on Thursday, 26th June 2025, formally presented his Letters of Credence to Captain Ibrahim Traore,...
‘Smoking to survive’: How Sierra Leone’s youth got hooked on kush
Modern Ghana
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A cheap synthetic drug known as kush is ravaging West Africa and its epicentre is Sierra Leone. The government has declared kush a public health emergency, but poverty and trauma are slowing efforts by communities to help unhook young people from...
Sierra Leone’s government is ready to host Russian fishing fleet
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) The government of Sierra Leone is set to grant Russian fishing operators an annual quota of 40,000 tons, accompanied by investment incentives aimed at enhancing bilateral collaboration in the fisheries sector, according to an announcement...
SLPP 2028 Flag Bearer Must Become The Next President of Sierra Leone – Maada Bio
Sierraloaded
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June 29, 2025
President Julius Maada Bio has made a powerful call for unity within the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP), urging supporters to set aside personal rivalries and focus on securing victory in the 2028 general elections. The President’s statement...
World Bank backs Ghana $360m to strengthen macroeconomic stability
Joy FM
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June 29, 2025
The World Bank has approved a $360 million financing package to support Ghana’s economic rebound, a move that signals renewed confidence in the country’s path to recovery and reform. The funding, under the Second Resilient Recovery Development...
World Bank Approves US$360 Million for Ghana’s Economic Recovery
News Ghana
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June 29, 2025
The World Bank has granted Ghana $360 million to bolster macroeconomic stability and support resilient growth foundations. Approved by the Board of Executive Directors under the International Development Association (IDA), this Second Resilient...
Zainab Sheriff Urges Sierra Leonean Women to Step into Leadership Roles Ahead of 2028 Elections
Sierraloaded
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June 29, 2025
Popular Sierra Leonean Musician and Celebrity, Zainab Sheriff, visited the Low-Cost Bridge Mosque in the East End of Freetown on Friday, June 27, in an unannounced event aimed at empowering women within the community. During her visit, Zainab...
Sierra Leone’s High Commissioner Morie Manyeh Celebrates 30 Years of Conservation Success at Tacugama Fundraiser in London
Sierraloaded
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June 28, 2025
Sierra Leone’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Morie Komba Manyeh, praised the Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary for its significant contributions to conservation during its 30th Anniversary Fundraising Gala held at SOAS University’s Brunei...
Sierra Leone Railway Museum Undergoes Renovation After Fire Outbreak
Sierraloaded
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June 28, 2025
The Sierra Leone Railway Museum is undergoing renovations in the aftermath of a fire that damaged parts of the historic site several months ago. Restoration efforts are now well underway as the museum works to preserve its valuable collection and...
DSTI Set to Empower 1,000 Police Officers with Digital Skills Training in Sierra Leone
Sierraloaded
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June 28, 2025
The Directorate of Science, Technology, and Innovation (DSTI) has announced plans to roll out digital skills training programs for 1,000 police officers, as an effort to modernising law enforcement in Sierra Leone. The initiative follows a recent...
Idris Elba to Lead Sherbro Island Eco-City Project Backed by Sierra Leone’s Government
Bella Naija
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June 28, 2025
Idris Elba is embarking on one of the most ambitious development projects in West Africa, transforming Sierra Leone’s Sherbro Island into a sustainable eco-smart city that will serve as a model for innovation, tourism, and inclusive economic...
Samura Kamara Vows to Continue Fight for Electoral Justice and Democracy in Sierra Leone
Sierraloaded
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June 28, 2025
Dr. Samura Kamara, former leader of Sierra Leone’s main opposition All People’s Congress (APC), has reaffirmed his commitment to pursuing electoral justice and restoring democracy in the country, nearly two years after the disputed June 2023...
New Chapter One Restaurant Opens in Freetown With a Wide Range of Drinks
Sierraloaded
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June 29, 2025
Sierra Leone’s newest luxury destination, Chapter One Multipurpose Center in Lumley, has unveiled its upscale drinks menu, offering a curated selection of premium spirits, champagnes, and whiskies to cater to Freetown’s elite and international...
Debt, dependency and dissent : Unmasking Sierra Leone economic quandary
Cocorioko
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June 28, 2025
*DEBT, DEPENDENCY AND DISSENT: UNMASKING SIERRA LEONE’S ECONOMIC BIND* By Mahmud Tim Kargbo Saturday, 28 June 2025 “For decades, wealth and income have been redistributed upward, with minimal protest by the working classes who were harmed by that...
Sierra Leone politician hints at attaining higher political office
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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June 27, 2025
Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister, Dr. David Sengeh, has highlighted the possibility of running for a higher national office in the future, only on the condition that he serves the country to a high standard during his current tenure. In a message...
‘These Horses Don’t Read Programs’: Co-Owner Brook Smith Has Faith In Foster Favorite Sierra Leone
Yahoo Sports
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‘These Horses Don’t Read Programs’: Co-Owner Brook Smith Has Faith In Foster Favorite Sierra Leone originally appeared on Paulick Report. Despite Sierra Leone’s doubters, co-owner Brook T. Smith still has faith in his champion 3-year-old in...
ACC Pays NLe12 Million to Sierra Leone Government Consolidated Revenue Fund
Sierraloaded
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June 27, 2025
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has announced the payment of Le 12 million (New Leones) into the Government’s Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF). The funds were recovered over the past year as part of the commission’s efforts to combat...