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Bank of Sierra Leone Announces Reduction in Monetary Policy Rate to Boost Economic Growth
Sierraloaded
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June 24, 2025
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Sierra Leone (BSL) has reduced the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 1 percentage point to 23.75%, effective June 24, 2025, in a move aimed at lowering borrowing costs and stimulating private sector...
Pace Could Be Obstacle for Sierra Leone in Foster
Blood-Horse - Kentucky
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June 24, 2025
If Sierra Leone is to notch another top-level victory June 28 in the $1 million Stephen Foster Stakes (G1) at Churchill Downs, the late finisher will likely have to close from behind an anticipated moderate tempo.
Why Graduates are Not Getting Jobs in Sierra Leone
Sierraloaded
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June 25, 2025
It was graduation day for Fourah Bay College this year when a smartly dressed woman saw those who have just graduated from Fourah Bay College walking down proudly that Fourah Bay College hill adorned in their flowing gowns when she said...
Leotech Partner with Freetown Innovation Lab, Skill Pool to Transform Plastic Waste into 3D Printing Solutions
Sierraloaded
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July 7, 2025
In a pioneering move toward sustainable innovation, Leotech has successfully implemented a capacity-building workshop titled “The Circular Economy Pathway to Additive Manufacturing (Waste for 3D Printing)” in collaboration with Freetown Innovation...
Orange Sierra Leone Champions Youth Empowerment and Digital Growth at 2025 Government Summit
Sierraloaded
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June 24, 2025
Orange Sierra Leone took centre stage at the 2025 Digital Government Summit, held on the 4-6 of June at the Bintumani Conference Centre in Freetown, demonstrating its bold commitment to advancing digital inclusion, youth empowerment, and national...
World Bank Concludes High-Level Mission in Sierra Leone
Sierraloaded
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June 24, 2025
A senior World Bank delegation has concluded a week-long working mission to Sierra Leone, held from Monday, June 16 to Friday, June 20, 2025. The visit was coordinated through the World Bank Country Office in Freetown. The team assessed the status...
The Hollow Crown: President Bio’s ECOWAS Chairmanship Amidst Sierra Leone’s Collapse
Cocorioko
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June 24, 2025
*The Hollow Crown: President Bio’s ECOWAS Chairmanship Amidst Sierra Leone’s Collapse* By: Mohamed Pope Kamara Deputy National Publicity Secretary (APC) Freetown, 22-Jun-2025 Sierra Leoneans’ obligatory congratulations for President Julius Maada...
Human Rights Defenders Network Sierra Leone Expresses Concerns Over Parliamentary Oversights
Sierraloaded
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June 24, 2025
The Executive Secretary of the Human Rights Defenders Network Sierra Leone, Alphonsus Gbanie, has expressed deep concern over what he called poor accountability practices within the parliamentary governance, especially when it comes to recent...
Major General AI Bangura Takes Over as Chief Inspector of Explosives Management in Sierra Leone Army
Sierraloaded
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June 24, 2025
Major General AI Bangura has officially assumed the role of Chief Inspector of Explosives Management for the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces. The ceremony took place at the Myohaung Officers’ Mess on Friday, June 20, 2025. Colonel SMO...
Mpox in Sierra Leone: what’s behind the recent surge and why...
Modern Ghana
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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 densely populated region...
Caritas Freetown and NDLEA Partner to Combat Drug Crisis in Sierra Leone
Sierraloaded
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June 23, 2025
In a bold response to Sierra Leone’s escalating drug crisis, Caritas Freetown has partnered with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to intensify efforts against substance abuse, particularly the growing threat of Kush. The strategic...
Bola Ahmed Tinubu Passes ECOWAS Chairmanship to Sierra Leone’s Julius Maada Bio
Bella Naija
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June 23, 2025
Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio has been appointed as the new Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, following the end of Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s two-term leadership of the regional bloc. The...
Mpox in Sierra Leone: what’s behind the recent surge and why west Africa is at risk
The Conversation
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June 23, 2025
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 densely populated region...
President Bio of Sierra Leone elected new ECOWAS Chairman
Ghana News Agency
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June 23, 2025
By Iddi Yire Accra, June 23, GNA – Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio was on Sunday elected Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Authority of Heads of State and Government. He was elected the 67th Ordinary...
Siaka Stevens Was First Sierra Leonean ECOWAS Chairman – Hon. Abdul Kargbo Corrects Chief Minister Sengeh
Sierraloaded
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June 23, 2025
The Leader of the Opposition in Sierra Leone’s Parliament, Honourable Abdul Kargbo, has publicly issued a correction to Chief Minister David Moinina Sengeh regarding the country’s past leadership of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and...
Republic Bank ,Sierra Leone Commercial Bank sign landmark technical support agreement
Business and Financial Times
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June 23, 2025
Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC has entered into a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Non-Disclosure Agreement with Sierra Leone Commercial Bank Limited (SLCB), aimed at providing technical support, strengthening banking capabilities and...
Tinubu hands over ECOWAS leadership to Sierra Leone’s President Maada Bio, calls for vigilance, unity, and inclusive growth
National Accord Newspaper
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June 23, 2025
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday in Abuja, handed over the chairmanship of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government to President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone, expressing confidence in the region’s continued...
ECOWAS Chair: Tinubu Hands Over To Sierra Leone’s Julius Maada Bio
Daily Independent
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June 23, 2025
1 …Asks Body To Build Prosperous, Secure, United Region ABUJA – President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday, in Abuja, bowed out as Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, handing over the baton of leadership to President Julius...
67Th Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS) Summit: H.E. Julius Maada Bio, President Of Sierra Leone, Is The New Chairman Of The Authority Of Heads Of State And Government For A One-Year Term
MENAFN
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) The Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) held its Sixty-Seventh Ordinary Session, today, 22 June 2025, in Abuja, Nigeria. During the Session, the Heads of State...
Tinubu Hands Over ECOWAS Leadership To Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio
Sahara Reporters
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Sierra Leone’s President, Dr. Julius Maada Bio, has been elected the new Chairperson of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Authority of Heads of State and Government. President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria formally handed over the...