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Trump's 'unconstitutional' new travel ban goes into effect
KHQ - Washington State
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Alameda, CA (Prism) The travel restrictions on mostly African and Middle Eastern countries began Monday, after mass anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles People from 12 primarily African and Middle Eastern countries, including family members of...
Sierra Leone Parliament Kicks Off Mid-Term Planning Retreat to Enhance Service Delivery
Sierraloaded
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July 3, 2025
The Parliament of Sierra Leone has commenced a four-day Mid-Term Planning and Operations Retreat at Companero Hotel, Bureau Beach, with the support of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA). The strategic retreat...
Commuters Express Relief as NP Reduces Fuel Price Across Sierra Leone
Sierraloaded
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July 2, 2025
A recent drop in fuel prices at the NP fuel station has brought relief to drivers and commuters who depend on fuel for travel. Many are hopeful that prices will continue to fall. Petrol is now being sold at Le25 per liter, while diesel costs Le24...
Miss Albinism Africa 2025 Daniella Garrick and Runner-Up Hamid Return to Sierra Leone After Harare Festival
Sierraloaded
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July 1, 2025
Daniella Boima Garrick, Miss Albinism Africa 2025, and Hamid, the second runner-up in the men’s category, arrived in Sierra Leone on 30th June 2025 after participating in the African Diversity Festival in Harare, Zimbabwe. Daniella Boima Garrick,...
The global fallout of Trump’s travel bans
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 3, 2025
President Donald Trump’s sweeping orders banning citizens of 12 countries, international students, and his threats to ban Nigeria and 35 other countries from travelling to the United States—whether anchored under the guise of national security,...
Femi Claudius-Cole Raises Alarm Over Extortion and Abuse at Security Checkpoints Across Sierra Leone
Sierraloaded
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July 1, 2025
Femi Claudius-Cole, Chairperson of the Unity Party and a respected voice in civil society, has issued a strong appeal to the Inspector General of Police and other security agencies, decrying what she describes as widespread extortion and...
First Lady Fatima Bio Arrives in the U.S. Ahead of Global Leadership Events
Sierraloaded
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July 4, 2025
First Lady of Sierra Leone, Madam Fatima Maada Bio, has safely arrived in the United States to a heartfelt and enthusiastic reception from members of the Sierra Leonean community, ahead of two significant international engagements. Writing shortly...
Government Hands Over Two Modern School Buildings to Pujehun District Communities
Sierraloaded
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July 4, 2025
In a major stride towards improving access to quality education, the Government of Sierra Leone, through the Free Education Project Secretariat under the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE), has officially handed over two...
Sierra Leone’s Daniella Boima Garrick Crowned Miss Albinism Africa 2025
Sierraloaded
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June 29, 2025
Daniella Boima Garrick of Sierra Leone has been crowned Miss Albinism Africa 2025. The 21-year-old fashion model and advocate was celebrated for her courage and grace at the inaugural pageant, held on June 28, 2025, as part of the broader African...
Spain and France go after mega-rich in huge changes to air travel rules
The Mirror
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July 2, 2025
France and Spain are among a group of countries that have pledged to tax premium flying and private jets. In a bid to raise funds for climate action and sustainable development, the European nations along with Kenya and Barbados have committed 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’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...
Sierra Leonean students fear US visa crackdown
TRT World
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The Trump administration's immigration crackdown is not just against people who may be in the United States without permission. It's also about how many foreigners should be allowed into the country. With reports of visa-holding tourists being...
WAES: From $208b trade to economic rebirth in West Africa by Omoniyi Joshua
Eagle Online
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July 4, 2025
At the heart of the West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) 2025, held at the International Conference Centre in Abuja, lies a bold ambition: to significantly increase intra-regional trade within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS),...
Nine things to know about the 2025 travel ban and new challenges for immigrants in Minnesota
Sahan Journal - Minnesota
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July 1, 2025
Stay informed. Sign up for Sahan Sunday, our weekly newsletter with Minnesota news you need to know. This story is provided to you free of charge. We’re glad you're here! If fair, free journalism matters to you, please support us! On June 5, the...
Fifty Years of Gowon’s Overthrow, by Eric Teniola
Prompt News Online
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July 4, 2025
Tuesday, July 29,2025 will be the 50th anniversary of the overthrow of General Yakubu Gowon GCFR. He was overthrown in a bloodless military coup on the same Tuesday, July 29, 1975. Most of us remember where we were at 6.00 a.m. on Tuesday, July...
Fifty years of Gowon’s overthrow
The Cable
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July 4, 2025
Tuesday, July 29,2025 will be the 50th anniversary of the overthrow of General Yakubu Gowon GCFR. He was overthrown in a bloodless military coup on the same Tuesday, July 29, 1975. Most of us remember where we were at 6.00 a.m. on Tuesday, July...
Experience Africa 2025 wraps with record engagement, and a clear vision for the future of African tourism
Travel Daily News
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July 1, 2025
ATTA Events delivers its strongest edition to date, connecting Africa’s leading tourism suppliers with international buyers in London. LONDON – Experience Africa 2025 concluded after three days of impactful meetings, practical knowledge-sharing...
Coalition set sights on taxing luxury air travel to fund climate action
Climate Home News
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July 1, 2025
Eight countries including France, Spain and Kenya are pushing for increased taxation on premium air tickets and private jet travel to fund climate action and development. The newly formed “coalition of the willing”, which also includes Barbados,...