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At Planned Sierra Leone’s National Pilgrimage, Catholic Bishops Hope to Foster “path of conversion”
ACI Africa
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July 3, 2025
Freetown, 03 July, 2025 / 10:30 pm (ACI Africa). Catholic Bishops in Sierra Leone (CBSL) have expressed optimism that the planned National Pilgrimage scheduled for November 21 will be an opportunity for the people of God in the West African nation...
Mission 300: Sierra Leone ready for collaboration
ESI Africa
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July 4, 2025
Sierra Leone has a plan in place to attract the private sector to collaborate and drive the change that the country needs to achieve Mission 300. This was heard at the Africa Energy Forum (AEF), which took place in Cape Town in June 2005. Ndeye...
Man Allegedly Beats 3-Year-Old Girl to Death in Freetown
Sierraloaded
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July 10, 2025
A tragic incident in Allen Town has left the community in shock after a 3-year-old girl was allegedly beaten to death by her guardian. According to preliminary reports, the child had been under the care of her aunt before being placed in the...
VP Juldeh Jalloh Leads Sierra Leone Delegation at Global Development Conference in Spain
Sierraloaded
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July 4, 2025
The Vice President of Sierra Leone, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh has successfully led a vibrant delegation representing Sierra Leone at a major international conference in Sevilla, Spain, showcasing the country’s commitment to global development. The...
Gender-Discriminatory Nationality Laws are Fueling Poverty & Violence Against Women
Inter Press Service
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July 16, 2025
Democracy, Featured, Gender, Global, Headlines, Human Rights, IPS UN: Inside the Glasshouse, TerraViva United Nations Opinion Maithreyi Kamalanathan is Global Media Coordinator, Equality Now NEW YORK, Jul 16 2025 (IPS) - Around a quarter of...
Agriculture and Defense Ministries Sign MOU to Strengthen Food Security in Sierra Leone
Sierraloaded
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July 4, 2025
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has officially partnered with the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) to enhance food security through a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement was formalized during a...
The peace that starves, silences and betrays Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone Telegraph
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July 4, 2025
Alpha Amadu Jalloh: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 04 July 2025: How do you define peace in a country where children die because hospitals lack oxygen? How do you rank as peaceful a nation ruled by fear, intimidation, corruption and hunger? How do you...
Sierra Leone Government Signs New One Year Contract With Karpowership
Sierraloaded
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July 1, 2025
The Sierra Leonean government, through its Ministries of Finance and Energy and the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA), yesterday signed a one-year extension to its power supply contract with Karpowership. The agreement ensures...
Sierra Leone Bolters Mpox Response: World Health Organization (WHO) Leads Groundbreaking Genomic Surveillance And Bioinformatics Training
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) In a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing mpox outbreak response and genomic surveillance capacity, the Central Public Health Reference Laboratory (CPHRL) in Freetown hosted the mpox Genomics and Bioinformatics training...
Dr. Kadi Sesay to Be Laid to Rest in Freetown After Final Journey from New York
Sierraloaded
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July 9, 2025
The late Dr. Kadi Sesay, one of Sierra Leone’s most revered scholars, public servants, and gender rights champions, former Vice Presidential candidate of the Sierra Leone People’s Party, and former Minister of Trade and Industry, will be laid to...
Sierra Leone Stakes Next Oil Frontier Claim
Oil Price
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June 30, 2025
African countries have recently started making more and more headlines with their plans to develop local oil and gas reserves despite strong opposition from foreign environmentalist organisations and international lenders. The latest to join the...
Sierra Leone’s Momoh Kamara Scores on Debut for Minnesota United FC 2 in MLS Next Pro League
Sierraloaded
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June 30, 2025
Sierra Leone’s rising star Momoh Kamara scored his first goal in American football on debut for Minnesota United FC 2, helping his side secure a 2–1 victory over Colorado Rapids 2 in the MLS Next Pro League. The 20-year-old midfielder, who...
Breast Cancer Prevalence in Sierra Leone: Sex Differences
Bioengineer.org
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July 3, 2025
In a groundbreaking study published in BMC Cancer, researchers have illuminated a concerning trend in the prevalence of breast cancer in Sierra Leone, shedding light on the persistent and widening disparities between sexes over the past two...
NDMA Partners with Indian High Commissioner to Strengthen Sierra Leone’s Early Warning System
Sierraloaded
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July 3, 2025
The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) of Sierra Leone has initiated a crucial partnership with the Indian High Commissioner, H.E. B. C. Pradhan, to develop a comprehensive Early Warning System (EWS) aimed at improving disaster risk...
Finnish Club AC Oulu Part Ways with Sierra Leone Midfielder Abu Dumbuya
Sierraloaded
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July 3, 2025
Finnish top-tier football club AC Oulu have officially announced the departure of Sierra Leonean defensive midfielder Abu Dumbuya, following a mutual agreement to terminate his contract. In a statement released on Thursday, the club confirmed: “AC...
Sierra Leonean Female Referee Aminatta Fullah Departs for Women’s AFCON in Morocco
Sierraloaded
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June 30, 2025
Sierra Leone’s FIFA and Elite A referee, Aminatta Fullah has departed for Casablanca, Morocco ahead of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), which runs from July 5 to July 26, 2025. Fullah’s appointment marks a significant milestone for...
ACC Returns 3 Billion Leones Stolen from Freetown City Council to Mayor Aki-Sawyerr
Sierraloaded
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July 9, 2025
The Anti-Corruption Commission of Sierra Leone has initiated the return of Le3 billion (equivalent to 1 million new Leones) stolen from the Freetown City Council. In a ceremony held today at the ACC’s office, a cheque was presented to Mayor Yvonne...
Zimbabwe ranks 2nd globally for HIV-related stigma
Bulawayo 24 News
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July 15, 2025
Zimbabwe has been ranked as having the second highest proportion of people living with HIV (PLHIV) who reported experiencing stigma while seeking health services, according to the latest UNAIDS Global AIDS Update 2025. The report draws on data...
Over 70% of Sierra Leoneans are Now Employed – Presidential Spokesman Alpha Kanu
Sierraloaded
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July 3, 2025
The presidential spokesman, Alpha Kanu, responded to concerns about job creation and government efforts following the promise made in the 2023 manifesto. Kanu said when the president says he will employ 500,000 people, the government is fully...
Government Clarifies Financial Commitment as Sierra Leone Chairs ECOWAS
Sierraloaded
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July 2, 2025
Amid rising public concerns over the financial burden of Sierra Leone’s new leadership role within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Foreign Affairs Minister Timothy Kabba has offered key clarifications to reassure citizens....