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Sierra Leone Army Announces 17 Job Vacancies
Sierraloaded
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August 3, 2025
The Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) has announced 17 job vacancies across ten newly established companies, marking a significant step in its efforts to boost national development and improve military personnel welfare. The positions,...
Constitutional and developmental betrayal in Sierra Leone
Cocorioko
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August 3, 2025
CRONY CAPITAL NATIONALISM IN SIERRA LEONE: A CONSTITUTIONAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BETRAYAL By Mahmud Tim Kargbo Sunday, 3 August 2025 Sierra Leone’s post war aspirations for democratic governance, social justice, and economic reform, efforts...
Who runs Sierra Leone ? The political elite, the wealthy, God or the people?
Cocorioko
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August 3, 2025
Who Runs Sierra Leone? The Political Elite, the Wealthy, God, or the People? By Abdul Hakeem Sankoh Sierra Leone is a nation rich in history, culture, and natural resources. But when we ask, who truly runs our country? the answer is not as simple...
Sierra Leone Books Return Trip to Classic With Powerful Win in Whitney
Thoroughbred Daily News - New Jersey
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August 2, 2025
Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 6:05 pm | Back to: Top News Updated: August 2, 2025 at 7:33 pm Sierra Leone | Sarah Andrew 'TDN Rising Star' Sierra Leone (Gun Runner), winless in two attempts since capturing last year's GI Breeders' Cup Classic, came...
Sierra Leone chimp refuge shuts doors to tourists to protest deforestation
Regional Media News - Iowa
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August 1, 2025
FREETOWN (Reuters) -The eco-lodges and tree-covered footpaths of West Africa’s largest chimpanzee refuge have been devoid of tourists for more than two months as its founder stages a protest about rampant deforestation in Sierra Leone. Authorities...
Fierceness, Sierra Leone headline Whitney Stakes at Saratoga
Spectrum News NY1 - New York
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August 1, 2025
Last year featured quite the summer for Fierceness at Saratoga Race Course. The then-3-year-old colt won both the Jim Dandy and the Travers Stakes. “He's a pretty easy horse to train. He takes it easy on himself on a daily basis,” said Todd...
Chimp sanctuary shuts to protest Sierra Leone deforestation
The Sun Daily
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August 1, 2025
FREETOWN: The eco-lodges and tree-covered footpaths of West Africa’s largest chimpanzee refuge have been devoid of tourists for more than two months as its founder stages a protest about rampant deforestation in Sierra Leone. Authorities...
lifestyle Sierra Leone chimp refuge shuts doors to tourists to protest deforestation
Asiaone
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August 1, 2025
FREETOWN — The eco-lodges and tree-covered footpaths of West Africa's largest chimpanzee refuge have been devoid of tourists for more than two months as its founder stages a protest about rampant deforestation in Sierra Leone. Authorities...
World Reuters Sierra Leone chimp refuge shuts doors to tourists to protest deforestation
Yahoo News
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FREETOWN (Reuters) -The eco-lodges and tree-covered footpaths of West Africa's largest chimpanzee refuge have been devoid of tourists for more than two months as its founder stages a protest about rampant deforestation in Sierra Leone. Authorities...
Jomapel Yankee: Sierra Leonean voice making waves in Afrobeats with ‘Hotter Than (Eternity)’
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 30, 2025
Known for fusing Caribbean swagger with West African rhythms, Sierra Leonean artist Jomapel Yankee is fast becoming a distinctive presence in the global Afrobeats scene. Now based in Europe, he’s bringing the pulse of his hometown to international...
Jomapel Yankee: The Sierra Leonean Voice Making Waves in Afrobeats with “Hotter Than (Eternity)”
Pulse
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July 31, 2025
Known for blending Caribbean swagger with West African grooves, Sierra Leonean artist Jomapel Yankee is carving his lane in the Afrobeats scene—carrying the love and support of his hometown while building his career abroad in Europe. His latest...
Information Minister Announces Sierra Leone as the Only African Country to Secure MCC Compact Without Modification
Sierraloaded
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July 30, 2025
Sierra Leone was the only African country approved for the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Compact by the United States Government without any modifications to its program. The announcement was confirmed by Chernor Bah, the Minister of...
APC Flagbearer Aspirant JFK Slams Sierra Leone’s Economic Situation as “Shameful and Disgraceful”
Sierraloaded
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July 30, 2025
Joseph Fitzgerald Kamara (JFK), the All People’s Congress (APC) flagbearer aspirant for the upcoming 2028 elections, has criticized the current state of Sierra Leone’s economy, calling it “shameful and disgraceful.” During a recent address, Kamara...
Sierra Leone Annual Inflation Rate Drops to 7.10% in June 2025
Sierraloaded
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July 29, 2025
Sierra Leone has recorded a notable easing in inflationary pressures for June 2025, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by Statistics Sierra Leone. The report highlights a 0.26% month-on-month decline in consumer...
NPA Committed To Promoting Indigenous Ownership Of Shipping Vessels-Dantsoho
Daily Independent
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August 1, 2025
1 Managing Director Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho(left) in a handshake with Vice-President Clarion Shipping West Africa Ltd and Frederick Klinke Country Manager APMT Nigeria during the maiden call of “MV OCEAN DRAGON” first...
BREAKING!!! Sierra Leone Police arrests 10 Suspects for Armed Robbery and Forgery Offences.
Cocorioko
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July 30, 2025
BREAKING!!! SLP Arrests 10 Suspects for Armed Robbery and Forgery Offences. Freetown, 22 July 2025 — The Sierra Leone Police have arrested ten suspects across various locations in Freetown for illegal possession of firearms and involvement in the...
Vice President Jalloh engages Sierra Leonean Diaspora in London on national development priorities
Sierra Leone Telegraph
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July 29, 2025
Amin Kef: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 29 July 2025: The Vice President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, has concluded a community engagement with Sierra Leonean diaspora stakeholders in London, emphasizing his Government’s...
Kandeh Yumkella Bids Farewell to Outgoing German Ambassador, Expresses Gratitude for Support in Energy Sector
Sierraloaded
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July 31, 2025
Dr. Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella, Chairman of the Presidential Initiative on Climate Change, Renewable Energy and Food Security (PI-CREF), hosted a farewell meeting with the outgoing German Ambassador to Sierra Leone, His Excellency Jens Kraus-Masse, at...
When a Dutch Drug Kingpin Needed a New Base, Sierra Leone Welcomed Him With Open Arms
New Lines Magazine
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July 28, 2025
It was just after 2 a.m. on New Year’s Day, 2023, when Hussein Fawaz joined the growing line outside Scarlet, an exclusive nightclub at a seaside resort in Freetown. The evening air was warm and humid, and the crowd at the entrance was growing...
$250K Sierra Leonean-Owned Tokeh Resort Demolished in Favour of Foreign National Despite Court Order
Sierraloaded
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July 28, 2025
A land dispute involving a beachfront resort in Tokeh has sparked public concern after the demolition of the Sawi Beach Resort, reportedly valued at $250,000, despite an existing court ruling favoring its Sierra Leonean owner, James Lahai Sawi, a...