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Sierra Leone’s Justice Minister Clarifies Koroma’s Trip Abroad Is a Medical Necessity, Not a Penalty
Sierraloaded
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August 17, 2025
Sierra Leone’s Attorney General Alpha Sesay assures the treason trial of former President Ernest Bai Koroma will not harm national relations, emphasizing that legal proceedings are guided strictly by the law. The AG stressed that the unfolding...
U.S. tightens visa rules for Nigerian travelers with mandatory social media disclosure
Business Insider Africa
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August 18, 2025
This new measure, which extends across most non-immigrant visa categories, reflects Washington’s growing emphasis on digital footprint checks as a tool for national security and immigration vetting. According to the disclosure on the UN mission’s...
Sierra Leone Police Concludes Two-Day In-Service Training for Traffic Officers
Sierraloaded
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August 16, 2025
The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) successfully concluded a two-day in-service training program for traffic police officers on Friday, 15 August 2025. The training aimed to enhance the skills and operational efficiency of traffic officers, equipping...
Pre-war evils we fought at the UN have crept back into Sierra Leone’s body politic
Cocorioko
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August 16, 2025
Screenshot PRE- WAR EVILS WE FOUGHT AT THE UN HAVE CREPT BACK INTO SIERRA LEONE’S BODY POLITIK : PART 1 By Kabs Kanu Former Minister Plenipotentiary and Coordinator for Africa in the UN Security Council Reform Negotiations One of the most bloody...
Trans African Tourism & Unity Campaign launches from Accra, championing a visa-free Africa by 2030
The Herald Ghana
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August 18, 2025
The Trans African Tourism & Unity Campaign will embark on a historic 40,000-kilometer road journey across 39 African countries, starting from Accra from today, August 18, 2025. This groundbreaking initiative is a 163-day road journey across Africa...
Ministry of Gender and Partners Launch NEWMAP Constitution and Strategic Plan to Empower Women in Sierra Leone
Sierraloaded
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August 16, 2025
The Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs, in collaboration with Campaign for Good Governance (CGG), Trocaire, and various development partners, has launched the Network of Women Ministers and Parliamentarians (NEWMAP) Constitution and...
Historic road trip across Africa to push for visa-free travel by 2030
Business Day
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August 17, 2025
A bold campaign to break down visa barriers and unite Africa will set off from Accra on Monday, August 18, 2025, embarking on a record 40,000-kilometre journey across 39 African countries. The initiative—called the Trans African Tourism & Unity...
Sierra Leone Deaf Football Squad in Doubt for West Africa Championship Due to Lack of Funds
Sierraloaded
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August 14, 2025
With just days remaining before the 13th West Africa Deaf Football Championship begins in Abuja, Nigeria, Sierra Leone’s national Deaf football team is facing uncertainty over participation due to insufficient funding. According to information...
Trans African Tourism & Unity Campaign launches in Accra to champion visa-free Africa by 2030
CNR Citi Newsroom
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August 17, 2025
The Trans African Tourism & Unity Campaign will embark on a historic 40,000-kilometer road journey across 39 African countries, starting from Accra on Monday, August 18, 2025. This groundbreaking initiative is a 163 day road journey across Africa...
Pre-war evils we fought at the UN have crept back into Sierra Leone’s body politic- Part 1
Sierra Leone Telegraph
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August 13, 2025
Kabs Kanu: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 13 August 2025: One of the bloodiest conflicts ever in Africa was the rebel war in Sierra Leone from 1990 to 2002. The war which devastated the country’s already crumbling infrastructure also killed over 150,000...
Saudi Arabia calls for immediate measures to stop Israeli crimes against Palestinians and their land
Saudi Gazette
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August 19, 2025
Saudi Gazette report NEOM — The Saudi Council of Ministers called on the international community, especially the permanent members of the Security Council, to take immediate measures to compel the Israeli occupation authorities to stop their...
Ekiti State Governor, Keyamo, others Bag Travellers Award 2024/2025
Daily Independent
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August 16, 2025
1 LAGOS – Mr. Abiodun Oyebanji, the Governor of Ekiti State, has bagged the ‘Tourism Governor of the Year 2024/2025’ for his strategic investments in tourism infrastructure, cultural promotion, and sustainable development initiatives that have...
Sierra Leone to Participate in Inaugural Beach Kabaddi World Cup
Sierraloaded
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August 11, 2025
Sierra Leone’s Men’s National Kabaddi Team is set to make history as one of 18 nations competing at the inaugural Beach Kabaddi World Cup, scheduled from September 23 to 28, 2025. Representing Africa alongside Kenya, Tanzania, and Burundi, Sierra...
Bio’s ECOWAS job: It is travel, not leadership
Cocorioko
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August 16, 2025
By Alpha Amadu Jalloh Sierra Leoneans are paying the price while their president flies first class across West Africa. Julius Maada Bio’s ECOWAS chairmanship has become less about leadership and more about a tax-funded joyride. While citizens...
APC Jagaban Pledges to Solve Sierra Leone’s Ferry Crisis with New Vessels
Sierraloaded
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August 11, 2025
Businessman and politician Mohammed Omodu Kamara, popularly known as APC Jagaban has promised to address the country’s ferry issues by buying new Ferries. This commitment comes in response to a recent incident where passengers traveling on the...
State Road 135 to be reduced to one lane in Freetown
1340 AM WBIW - Indiana
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August 15, 2025
August 15, 2025 JACKSON COUNTY- The Indiana Department of Transportation is scheduled to temporarily reduce State Road 135 to one lane for slide repairs in Freetown. On or after Monday, August 18, temporary traffic signals will be placed on S.R....
Oyebanji, Keyamo win top honours at Travellers Award
News Diary Online
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August 15, 2025
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, and Governor of Ekiti, Abiodun Oyebanji, have been recognised among top industry personalities to be honoured By Joan Odafe Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus...
Travel bans, restrictions alarm AZ collegiate athletes
AZ Central - Arizona
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ASU athletes from several countries are concerned about potential travel restrictions and visa issues due to recent policy changes. ASU's athletic director has expressed support for international athletes, assuring them of their participation in...
Veteran Ghanaian War Correspondent Ben Asante Dies At 76
Arise News
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August 19, 2025
Renowned and respected Ghanaian journalist, Ben Asante has died. The renowned war correspondent and publisher, passed on August 12 in Accra after a prolonged illness. Asante reported and commented extensively on politics and social development...
Travelling to these countries can put you at risk: CDC issues Level 2 alert for Germany, UK, and others amid rising poliovirus concerns
The Times of India
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August 12, 2025
Federal health officials have issued an urgent warning about polio, a potentially crippling and deadly disease. The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for the United Kingdom, Germany, Finland,...