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Published on Feb 20, 2025

Sierra Queens Face Benin in Crucial WAFCON Qualifier Today

Freetown, SIERRA LEONE – The Sierra Leone senior women’s national team, Sierra Queens, will battle Benin’s Amazons today, Thursday, February 20, 2025, in a highly anticipated Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Morocco 2026 qualifier. The match kicks …

Source: Awoko Newspaper - Neutral
Published on Feb 20, 2025

Sierra Leoneans will not forgive or forget those responsible for transforming the country into a narcotic state

Abdulai Mansaray: Siera Leone Telegraph: 20 February 2025: Sierra Leone has a rich history, from slavery and the slave trade as one of the worst indelible marks on the conscience of mankind, to Sierra Leone emerging as a nation of “firsts”. The country …

Source: Sierra Leone Telegraph - Neutral
Published on Feb 19, 2025

Government And UNICEF Launches Sierra Leone Country Programme Cooperation 2025-2030

The Government of Sierra Leone, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has officially launched the Sierra Leone-UNICEF Country Programme of Cooperation 2025-2030 at the Foreign Services Academy in Freetown. Delivering the …

Source: Sierraloaded - Center-right
Published on Feb 19, 2025

African Development Bank Invests $5 Million in Sierra Leone’s Climate Resilience

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $5 million funding package for Sierra Leone, dedicated to strengthening climate resilience in the nation. This funding is part of a comprehensive $31 million initiative aimed at enhancing climate …

Source: Sierraloaded - Center-right
Published on Feb 20, 2025

Sierra Leonean Scholar, Professor Joe A.D. Alie Retires

Professor Joe A.D. Alie has officially retired from active duty as a Professor at Fourah Bay College during its 198th-anniversary ceremony. A renowned historian, educator, and author, Professor Alie dedicated decades to shaping young minds and enriching …

Source: Sierraloaded - Center-right
Published on Feb 19, 2025

University of Sierra Leone Chancellor Presents Investigation Report on Alleged Irregularities

The Chancellor of the University of Sierra Leone, Paramount Chief Dr. Margaret Catherine Baio-Gbanie IV has presented an investigative report on administrative, financial, and procurement irregularities to Dr. Ramatulai Wurie, the Minister of Technical and …

Source: Sierraloaded - Center-right
Published on Feb 19, 2025

Sierra Leone, Liberia Renew Commitment to Urban Development And Collaboration

The Lord Mayor of Monrovia, John-Charuk Siafa, and the Deputy Mayor of Freetown, Kweku Lisk, have pledged to deepen collaboration between the two cities, rooted in their shared history and aspirations for sustainable urban growth. Speaking at this year’s …

Source: Sierraloaded - Center-right
Published on Feb 19, 2025

Mrs Mansouri meets with Sierra Leone's Deputy Foreign Minister

Source: Algeria Ministry of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad - Gov't Institution
Published on Feb 19, 2025

IMF Executive Director Ends Five Days Working Visits to Sierra Leone

Professor Ouattara Wautabouna, Executive Director for the Africa West Constituency of International Monetary Fund (IMF), has ended a five-day working visit to Sierra Leone, where he engaged with key economic management officials on matters concerning the …

Source: Sierraloaded - Center-right
Published on Feb 19, 2025

The Energy Crisis in Sierra Leone: A Call for Accountability

Sierra Leone is currently grappling with a severe energy crisis, characterized by a grossly inadequate power supply, especially in Freetown. The government, under President Julius Maada Bio, is facing significant scrutiny for alleged mismanagement and …

Source: Sierraloaded - Center-right