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Tinubu hands over ECOWAS leadership to Sierra Leone’s President Maada Bio, calls for vigilance, unity, and inclusive growth
National Accord Newspaper
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June 23, 2025
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday in Abuja, handed over the chairmanship of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government to President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone, expressing confidence in the region’s continued...
New Chapter One Restaurant Opens in Freetown With a Wide Range of Drinks
Sierraloaded
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June 29, 2025
Sierra Leone’s newest luxury destination, Chapter One Multipurpose Center in Lumley, has unveiled its upscale drinks menu, offering a curated selection of premium spirits, champagnes, and whiskies to cater to Freetown’s elite and international...
Daniella Boima Garrick to Represent Sierra Leone at Mr & Miss Albinism Africa 2025
Sierraloaded
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June 22, 2025
Daniella Boima Garrick, a 21-year-old fashion model and advocate from Freetown, Sierra Leone, will represent her country at the first-ever Mr & Miss Albinism Africa 2025 pageant, which will be held in Zimbabwe. The pageant is scheduled for June...
World News | Sierra Leone's President Bio to Be Next ECOWAS Chairman with Region in Turmoil
Latestly
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June 22, 2025
Abuja (Nigeria), Jun 22 (AP) Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio was chosen on Sunday to be the next chairman of the West African economic bloc, ECOWAS. The Economic Community of West African States, known as ECOWAS, was founded in 1975, and...
Tinubu hands over ECOWAS leadership to Sierra Leone’s President
Premium Times
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June 22, 2025
President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday in Abuja, handed over the chairmanship of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government to President Julius Bio of Sierra Leone, expressing confidence in the region’s continued path toward peace, stability,...
Sierra Leonean Model Imran Kamara Departs for Mister Supranational 2025
Sierraloaded
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June 18, 2025
Sierra Leonean Europe-based model Imran Kamara is set to represent his home country at the Mister Supranational 2025. The event is scheduled to be held on June 28th in Poland. Kamara is representing Sierra Leone after he was appointed Mister...
Artificial Intelligence in Education: Risks, Opportunities and What’s Next
The Good Men Project - California
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June 25, 2025
By Michael B. Horn This story first appeared at The 74, a nonprofit news site covering education. Sign up for free newsletters from The 74 to get more like this in your inbox. Class Disrupted is an education podcast featuring author Michael Horn...
Africell Uses Music to Amplify Sierra Leone’s Global Voice at US-Africa Business Summit
Sierraloaded
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June 21, 2025
Telecommunications giant Africell Sierra Leone has announced a groundbreaking partnership with rising music sensation Khadison, who is set to represent the country at the prestigious 17th U.S.-Africa Business Summit in Luanda, Angola. The summit,...
Mystik Dan Faces Sierra Leone in Next Saturday’s Stephen Foster, Undercard Includes Thorpedo Anna
Thoroughbred Daily News - New Jersey
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June 21, 2025
Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 3:55 pm | Back to: Top News Updated: June 21, 2025 at 4:48 pm Mystik Dan wins the Blame Stakes at Churchill | Coady Media GI Kentucky Derby hero Mystik Dan (Goldencents) will square off against old foe, GI Longines...
Mystik Dan Faces Sierra Leone in Next Saturday’s Stephen Foster, Undercard Includes Thorpedo Anna
Thoroughbred Daily News - New Jersey
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June 21, 2025
Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 3:55 pm | Back to: Top News Updated: June 21, 2025 at 4:48 pm Mystik Dan wins the Blame Stakes at Churchill | Coady Media GI Kentucky Derby hero Mystik Dan (Goldencents) will square off against old foe, GI Longines...
Sierra Leone Police Replies Facebook User Who Called Them “Idiots” And “Bastard”
Sierraloaded
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June 17, 2025
A recent online exchange between the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) and Facebook users has ignited debate over the force’s social media professionalism. The incident began when the SLP posted an update about a drug-related arrest in the Western Area...
The U.S. Visa Ban: What Does It Mean for Sierra Leone’s Entertainment Industry?
Sierraloaded
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June 20, 2025
On June 4, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation instituting a new travel ban, restricting the entry of Sierra Leonean nationals for tourist, student, business, exchange, and immigrant visas effective June 9, 2025. The policy...
Nigerian Businessman Obi Cubana Joins President Bio to Launch Chapter One Nightclub in Freetown
Sierraloaded
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June 28, 2025
Nigerian influencer and businessman Obi Cubana was among the VIP guests at the official launch of Chapter One VIP Nightclub in Freetown, which was officially opened by Sierra Leone’s President Dr. Julius Maada Bio. The nightclub, owned by...
French Rapper Moussa Mansaly Reportedly Held in Sierra Leone Over Hidden Gold
Sierraloaded
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June 20, 2025
French rapper and actor Moussa Mansaly, known for his roles in French films, is reportedly being held at Aberdeen Police Station in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Sources say he was stopped while trying to leave the country with several kilograms of gold...
Facebook Monetization is Now Available in Sierra Leone – Chief Minister Sengeh
Sierraloaded
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June 20, 2025
Chief Minister David Moinina Sengeh has announced that Facebook’s monetization features are now available to creators in Sierra Leone. The announcement was made via a post on his official Facebook page. “Some of Facebook’s monetization is now...
Freetown Village Singers bring down the house
Princeton Clarion - Indiana
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PRINCETON - A backup band and fancy lighting weren't needed for the Freetown Village Singers to bring down the house Saturday during the Juneteenth celebration at Lyles Station Historic School and Museum. The singers are based in Indianapolis, but...
Is Sierra Leone the escape plan for Black Americans?
Amsterdam News - New York
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June 19, 2025
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Community based mentoring in Sierra Leone for pregnant adolescents and their babies doubles survival rates
EurekAlert!
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An innovative community-based mentoring scheme for pregnant adolescent girls in Sierra Leone has been found to save lives, whilst also helping girls return to education. The pilot trial, published in The Lancet and led by researchers at King’s...
British Columbia College advocates AI at its 9th graduation ceremony
Joy FM
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July 6, 2025
A leading name in creative and innovative education, British Columbia College, Ghana, has held its 9th Graduation and Awards Ceremony with a clarion call on stakeholders to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a cornerstone in the 21st century...
President Bio Set to Unveil New Chapter One Eatery and Restaurant in Freetown
Sierraloaded
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June 27, 2025
The President of Sierra Leone, Dr. Julius Maada Bio is set to officially open the New Chapter One Eatery and Restaurant tomorrow, Saturday, June 28, 2025, at 1:00 PM. The event will take place at the establishment’s location on 30 Lumley Beach...