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Government Leaders Discuss Future of Technology at Sierra Leone Innovates 2025 Summit
Sierraloaded
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August 11, 2025
Top government officials and industry experts gathered at Sierra Leone Innovates 2025 to chart the future of technology and digital development in the country. The “Sierra Leone Innovates” summit from June 4th to 6th, 2025, focused on the future...
Synthetic drugs are having devastating effects around the world, from Sierra Leone to the UK
The Conversation
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August 11, 2025
In the blistering heat of Freetown, Sierra Leone, young men gather on street corners, their limbs swollen, eyes glazed. They are the victims of kush, a cheap and deadly synthetic drug sweeping the country. But kush is not an isolated tragedy. From...
Ghana’s Economy Shows Resilience Amid a Challenging Environment
Modern Ghana
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ACCRA, August 14th, 2025 - The World Bank’s 9th Economic Update for Ghana titled Addressing Labor Market Challenges and Opportunities in Ghana's Economic Landscape notes Ghana’s economy displayed resilience with strong growth of 5.7 percent in...
The Soviet Vibes of Trump’s Assault on Science
Truthdig
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August 18, 2025
This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. In the fall of 1925, agronomist Trofim Lysenko arrived on the dusty plains of what is now Azerbaijan, hoping to keep cows from starving to death over the...
Sierra Leone’s President Maada Bio visits Ghana to console President Mahama and the nation
Happy FM
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August 8, 2025
Sierra Leone’s President, Julius Maada Bio, has arrived in Accra to express his condolences to President John Dramani Mahama and the people of Ghana following the tragic military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of senior government...
Sierra Leone’s President in Ghana to mourn Helicopter crash victims
CNR Citi Newsroom
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August 8, 2025
Sierra Leone’s President, Julius Maada Bio, has arrived in Ghana to commiserate with President John Dramani Mahama and the Ghanaian people following Wednesday’s tragic military helicopter crash that has plunged the nation into mourning. His visit...
Sierra Leone’s wildlife paradise among 26 new UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Discover Wildlife
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August 8, 2025
Africa and its heritage have been the focus of UNESCO’s efforts in recent years, and this year, four new sites - in Malawi, Cameroon, Siera Leone and Guinea Bassau – were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. Two of these countries – Guinea...
Editorial: Growing mismatch between education & labour market
Business and Financial Times
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August 18, 2025
The World Bank’s latest Ghana Economic Update notes that although Ghana’s economy has expanded over the past decade, job creation has lagged sharply behind the pace of its growing workforce. Between 2012 and 2023, the working-age population grew...
“Generate Electricity and Sell It to Government,” – Alpha Kanu Calls on Sierra Leonean Investors
Sierraloaded
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August 9, 2025
The Presidential Spokesperson of Sierra Leone, Alhaji Alpha Kanu, has called on Sierra Leonean business investors to consider the energy sector as a profitable venture. In an recent media engagement, Kanu stressed on the need for increased energy...
Sierra Leone’s President mourns Ghana’s Defence Minister, others after fatal helicopter crash
Happy FM
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August 7, 2025
President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone has extended heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Ghana following a tragic military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Ghana’s Minister of Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, and...
Nigeria: Dantsoho pledges renewed ports efficiencies for exports performance, sustainability
Zawya
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Managing Director Nigerian Ports, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho has tasked his team to renew commitment towards continuous improvement of the Port efficiencies that provided the backbone for the positive export performance Nigeria has recorded thus far in...
Bassita Michael Compares Governance and Development in Sierra Leone and Antigua and Barbuda After Recent Visit
Sierraloaded
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August 9, 2025
Prominent Sierra Leonean lawyer Bassita Michael has reflected on the state of governance and national development in Sierra Leone, drawing inspiration from her recent visit to Antigua and Barbuda. Her commentary has sparked conversations about...
Sierra Leone – Cry the wounded country – Part Two
Sierra Leone Telegraph
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August 6, 2025
Syl Cheney-Coker: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 6 August 2025: With the failure of so-called intellectualism in helping to shape Siera Leone’s public morality, there is no point dwelling on the remaining aspects of the disastrous Stevens’ years; except...
Sierra Leone Embraces ICJ Advisory Opinion on Climate Change Obligations
Sierraloaded
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August 6, 2025
The Government of Sierra Leone has officially welcomed the recent advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the obligations of states in addressing climate change. Issued on 23 July 2025, the opinion was unanimously adopted...
Sierra Leone Badminton Association Launches Grassroots Programme for Schools
Sierraloaded
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August 6, 2025
The Acting President of the Sierra Leone Badminton Association (SLBA), Yusufu A. Koroma, has outlined new plans aimed at expanding the sport’s reach across Sierra Leone. In an interview with Awoko Newspaper, Mr. Koroma described badminton as a...
Sierra Leone Commemorates World Breastfeeding Week with 54% Exclusive Breastfeeding Rate
Sierraloaded
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August 6, 2025
The Ministry of Health and Sanitation has announced that Sierra Leone has achieved a 54% exclusive breastfeeding rate, marking a significant milestone in the country’s health sector. This achievement aligns with sustainable development goals. This...
Sierra Leone’s Parliament approves government supplementary budget – opposition say its austerity budget
Sierra Leone Telegraph
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August 5, 2025
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 5 August 2025: Sierra Leone’s Minister of Finance, Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura, last Tuesday, 29th July 2025, presented his government’s 2025 Supplementary Budget (The Supplementary Appropriation Act 2025) to Parliament....
Sierra Leone – cry the wounded country – Part One
Sierra Leone Telegraph
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August 5, 2025
Syl Cheney-Coker: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 5 August 2025: It was inevitable. This fall from grace, our descent into the whirlpool of amorality, after our independence from colonialism. It was inevitable that we would allow the best inherited...
Orange Digital Centre Launches 2025 Next Generation Camp in Freetown
Sierraloaded
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August 13, 2025
The Orange Foundation Sierra Leone has officially launched the 2025 edition of its Next Generation Camp at the Orange Digital Centre (ODC) on Hill Station in Freetown. The initiative, which kicked off on Monday 4th August, 2025 targets young...
Kobo Resources
Investing News Network
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August 18, 2025
Investor Insight With promising early drill results, favourable jurisdictional dynamics and strong institutional backing, Kobo Resources presents a compelling opportunity for investors seeking exposure to high-value gold exploration in West...