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Sierra Leone Commercial Bank Signs Strategic Partnership With Republic Bank Ghana
Sierraloaded
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June 26, 2025
Sierra Leone Commercial Bank (SLCB) has taken a significant step toward regional integration and institutional strengthening by signing a technical cooperation agreement with Republic Bank Ghana. This strategic partnership aims to enhance SLCB’s...
President Bio Celebrated by Thousands of Sierra Leoneans Over ECOWAS Chairmanship
Sierraloaded
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June 30, 2025
The President of Sierra Leone, Dr. Julius Maada Bio was celebrated by thousands of Sierra Leoneans at the Presidential Lodge in Freetown following his historic election as Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic...
YACAP and YLA Sign MoU to Host 8th National Youth Leadership Summit in Freetown
Sierraloaded
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July 8, 2025
The Youth and Children Advocacy Panel (YACAP) and the Youth Leadership Advocacy (YLA) have formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly organize and implement the 8th National Youth Leadership Summit, scheduled for November...
Firstbank partners UNGC to drive sustainable finance and unlock capital for development
Nairametrics
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July 17, 2025
FirstBank, the West Africa premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, has strengthened its partnership with the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) to reaffirm its commitment to driving sustainable finance and...
Sierra Leone, Mystik Dan Rematch In Stephen Foster
Yahoo Sports
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Sierra Leone, Mystik Dan Rematch In Stephen Foster originally appeared on Paulick Report. Grade 1 Breeders’ Cup Classic winner Sierra Leone returns to Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., for the first time since his narrow runner-up finish to...
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...
Sierra Leone Signs Landmark MOU for First U.S.-Backed LNG Terminal in West Africa
Sierraloaded
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June 25, 2025
The Government of Sierra Leone has signed a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Ceca and AG&P to establish the region’s first U.S.-backed Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) terminal. The signing was conducted by Hon. Dr. Kandeh Kolleh...
Sierra Leone Advances Pandemic Preparedness With Operationalisation Of The Pandemic Fund
MENAFN
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) Sierra Leone has entered a critical phase in strengthening its pandemic preparedness and response capacities, officially flagging-off the operationalisation of the Pandemic Fund. This milestone signals the country's continued...
‘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...
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...
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 Police Unveil 30 Motorbikes to Tackle Road Violations
Sierraloaded
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June 24, 2025
The Sierra Leone Police have unveiled 30 new motorbikes to support traffic patrols and reduce road offences. The handover took place during a ceremony at the Senior Police Officers’ Mess at Kingtom Police Barracks. The Minister of Internal...
Musa Tombo Visits Chief Minister David Sengeh Ahead of Signing With Tunisian Club
Sierraloaded
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July 16, 2025
Sierra Leone’s star striker Musa Kamara, popularly known as Musa Tombo, paid a courtesy visit to Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina Sengeh on Thursday ahead of his impending transfer to Tunisian top-flight club CS Sfaxien. The high-profile meeting...
Sierra Leone’s Bio Takes Helm of ECOWAS as Region Battles Chaos
Africa.com
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June 23, 2025
Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio has been named the new chairman of ECOWAS, assuming leadership at a time of unprecedented turmoil across West Africa. As the region grapples with jihadist violence, political instability, and economic...
Sierra Leone Police Initiates Modernize Garment Factory
Sierraloaded
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June 24, 2025
The Sierra Leone Police (SLP), with support from UNDP, has initiated a programme to upgrade its garment factory at Kingtom Police Barracks and other key facilities as part of a broader modernization agenda. A joint team of senior police officers...
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...
Sierra Leone’s President elected ECOWAS Chairman
Joy FM
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June 23, 2025
Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio has been elected Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Authority of Heads of State and Government. His election took place during the 67th Ordinary Summit of ECOWAS, held...
Sierra Leone Government Set to Ban Lead Paint Over Health Hazards
Sierraloaded
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June 23, 2025
The Environmental Protection Agency Sierra Leone (EPA-SL), in collaboration with the Lead Exposure Elimination Project (LEEP), recently hosted a Stakeholder Workshop and Press Conference at the Family Kingdom to announce new regulations aimed at...
Admire Bio’s Husband Dauda Jalloh Threatens to Sue Sierra Leone Police Over Drug Link Accusations
Sierraloaded
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June 28, 2025
Alhaji Dauda Jalloh, a well-known Sierra Leonean businessman and husband of Admire Bio, has denied any connection to Santigie Bangura, the man arrested on June 22, 2025, at Fallah Checkpoint along the Bo-Tiama highway with a large quantity of kush...
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...