NPRA Bags Excellence Service Delivery Award from SLAJ
NPRA Bags Excellence Service Delivery Award from SLAJ
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Convicted Coupists Get Military Benefits
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Sierra Leone Receives 500 Tons of Rice From ECOWAS
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Finance Minister to Chair GIABA Ministerial Committee
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Sierra Leone Launches Digital Platform for Nurses & Midwives
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Youth Minister Signs MoU with International Youth Fellowship
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Finance Minister Strengthens Partnership with China Exim Bank
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Gola-Tiwai Complex Gets First UNESCO World Heritage Site Status
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Govt Mounts “Leave No Case Behind” Mpox Campaign
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Tzu Chi Foundation Embarks On Cleaning & Sensitization Campaign in Freetown Slums
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ECOWAS Chairman Hosts ECOWAS Bank Delegation
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To Ease Payment of Water Bills…
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U.S. Excludes Sierra Leoneans From Diversity Lottery Visa 2025/26
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As ECOWAS Chairman…
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President Bio Hosts Qatar’s Minister of Labor
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During China Visit…
Information Minister Signs $5 Million Modernization of Govt Printing By Kadiatu Sankoh Beijing, China — Hon.…
THE SIERRA LEONE WE DESERVE – A Sectoral Vision for Renewal Part One
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MoH Vaccinates Over 133,710 Against Mpox
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Military Demolishes Krio Cultural Site in Murray Town The Krio Descendants Union (KDU), representing the Creole…
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Parliamentary Petition on Kasafoni Land Dispute Put on Hold as Government Recognizes Gento Group’s Lease
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Sierra Leone & Egypt Hold Bilateral Cooperation Meeting
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President Bio Appoints 2 New Deputy Ministers
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Judiciary Posts 4 New Judges to Key Districts
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President Bio Decorates New CDS & Other Officers
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Information Minister Explores Strategic Printing Partnership with China
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Social Welfare Minister Rehabilitates 50 Drug Addicts
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DSTI Builds Digital Solution For Energy Sector Challenges
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Over Alleged Cocaine Possession…
Magistrate Commits 2 Portuguese Nationals to High Court Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah has ordered the committal…
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Cribs International Talent Search Grand Finale This Saturday at Bintumani – Free Entry for All
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Public Petition On Kasafoni Land…
Parliament decision may make or break Salone By Thaimu Thullah Sierra Leone’s laws on land rights…
Bravura Mining Company Officially Opens Recruitment Process for Sierra Leoneans
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GCR Upgrades ShafDB’s Long and Short-Term Issuer Ratings, Maintains Stable Outlook
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GCR Upgrades ShafDB’s Long and Short-Term Issuer Ratings, Maintains Stable Outlook
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Plan International Offers High-Performance Laptops to MOICE
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Stats SL Warns Against Fake Census Recruitment Notice
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Afrobasket Qualifiers in Guinea…
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Corrupt Selection of School Board Members…
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Friends of Transit Organization Supports Aged & Cheshire Home
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President Bio Receives First-Ever National Youth Report
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In Maryland-USA…
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Rice Price Update for Freetown Consumers
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Black Johnson Landowners Receive Compensation
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NRA Updates President Bio On Revenue Mobilization Efforts
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NatCA Urges Mobile Operators to Link Sim Cards to Subscriber’s NIN
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NDMA & Indian High Commissioner Commit to Build Robust Early Warning System
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APC’s Ibrahim Bangura….
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Restoring full operation of the Mabanta Ferry Service…
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Parliament begins investigation into Kasafoni Land Dispute
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President Bio Nominates New Auditor-General
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Foreign Affairs Minister Highlights President Bio’s ECOWAS Priorities
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NCRA Discusses Review of National Identity & Civil Registration Laws With Parliamentarians
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Judiciary Holds Capacity Building Workshop For Judges & Magistrates
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Vice President Calls for Stronger African Economies
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Mayor Aki-Sawyerr Inspires Action at 4th Nalafem Summit for Female Empowerment
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Govt Extends Karpowership Contract
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President Bio Hosts Ex-President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
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At Mile 71 Community…
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Jagaban empowers Women’s Vocational Training Centre with Cash and assorted items
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Hon. Chericoco Restores Vital Transportation Lifeline in Sanda Magbolonthor Chiefdom
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Rokel Commercial Bank Sets to Expand in Liberia
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Kasafoni Land Debacle…
Parliament urged to Debate Petition On Controversial Mining Claims Paramount Chief Member of Parliament, P.C. Hon.…
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The proposed Director General of the National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA), Brima Baluwa Koroma appeared in…
Brigadier-General Kellie Conteh (Retired) Speaks on SLPP Flagbearer Race
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3D Seismic Survey On Sierra Leone’s Oil & Gas Potential Underway
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Captian Ibrahim Traore Receives Letters of Credence from Sierra Leone’s Ambassador
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At Global Forum in Spain…
VP Juldeh Jalloh Articulates Case for Africa’s Economic Future Sierra Leone’s Vice President, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh…
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Afrimoney Collaborates with Chicken Town to Facilitate Food Delivery
Afrimoney and Chicken Town on Friday, 27th June 2025, officially launched a joint promotion titled: “Pay…
Diasporans Back Dr Bangura’s Presidential Bid
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Sierra Leoneans Celebrate President Bio’s Election as Chairman of ECOWAS
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Will Govt Apply Compulsory Acquisition Law on Kasafoni As It Did To Black Johnson?
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NPRA Honors Newly Approved Director General & Board Chairman
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By Mackie M. Jalloh In the eastern hills of Sierra Leone’s Kono District, a 38-year-old woman…
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Ahead Of Final Deadline…
Govt Warns Public To Obtain Their ID Cards The Office of National Security (ONS), in collaboration…
Parliament Passes Investment Framework Agreement Act 2005
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Freetown Residents Reject Division Of The City
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In Appreciation Call On President Bio…
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Russia To Invest In Sierra Leone’s Blue Economy
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Govt Highlights Significant Progress On Tripartite Committee Implementation
By Kadiatu Sankoh Freetown, On 24 June 2025, Dr Emmanuel Gaima, Senior Executive Adviser to the…
Africa CDC Reports Steady Mpox Decline in Sierra Leone
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ECOWAS Bank President Congratulates President Bio On His New Role
On Thursday, June 26, 2025, Dr. George Agyekum Donkor, President of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment…
Idris Elba’s Eco-City Gets Nod from Parliament
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First Lady Underscores Role Of Family Unit In National Development
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Soba Wear Sierra Leone Bags Prestigious Africa Brand Award 2025
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Police Confirm Arrest of Ahmed Basha and Seven Others Over Allegations of Sexual Exploitation of Minors
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DISABILITY LAW BREACHED: GOVERNMENT APPOINTMENT SPARKS CONSTITUTIONAL OUTCRY
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Shelter Afrique Development Bank Extends USD15M Housing Loan to Banque Mauritanienne de l’Investissement to Finance Affordable Housing projects in Mauritania
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Minister Bah Reaffirms Commitment to Press Freedom & Digital Rights
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Billiongate Saga…
NRA Dismisses Senior Manager The National Revenue Authority (NRA) has announced the dismissal of Mr. Abu…
Over Removal of Auditor General…
CSO Bemoans Death of Accountability The Executive Secretary of the Human Rights Defenders Network Sierra Leone,…
Govt Signs MOU for U.S.-Backed LNG Terminal in West Africa
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President Bio Hosts EU Special Representative for the Sahel
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Cutting Interest Rate…
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Parliament Ratifies Sherbro Island City Investment Framework Agreement
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UBA SL Makes Impressive Growth in 2024 FY
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Over Alleged Exploitation of Underage Girls…
Lawyer Basita Michael Calls for Investigation of Basha Restaurant CEO Ahmad Basha, a 57-year-old Lebanese businessman…
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Clarifying NPRA’s Role…
Civil Society Consortium elucidates on Fuel Pricing Formula By Lamin Bangura On Thursday 26th June, 2025,…
Kasafoni Land Lease Agreement…
Land Owners of Dansogoia, Sambaia & Diang Chiefdoms Reject Govt’s Position SLMMDC’s Position Statement Petitioned The…
Empty Cradles, Heavy Hearts…
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Sierra Leone Accounts for 40% of MPOX Cases In Africa
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ECOWAS Parliament Engages Speaker of Parliament on Youth Drug Abuse
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Africell Supports Khadison’s Representation At U.S.-Africa Summit
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PC Gassama Kanja IV Expresses Appreciation For Her Reinstatement
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Sierra Leone Launches First Carbon Conservation Association
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President Bio Graces Global Health Summit
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Orange-SL Enlightens Schools On Digital Safety with Fun Providence International High School and Methodist Girls High…
Controversial Religious Conference Sparks Outcry: Critics Question Pulpit Given to Fringe American Sect
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Youth Minister Facilitates Desperately Needed Medical Care For Youths
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AYV Miss University 2018 Winner Graduates with High Honours in Nursing
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Jagaban Approves Construction of Islamic Learning Center in Dembeila-Sinkunia Chiefdom
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Joining Juma Prayers At Masjid Jamieu Salaam…
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In a remarkable show of commitment to grassroots development, Opposition Chief Whip, Hon. Abdul Karim Kamara,…
Sierra Leone urged to pass Safe Motherhood Bill into Law
By Dr. Ramatu Bangura, Co-CEO Purposeful In 2022, President Bio was a special guest at the…
Dr. Ibrahim Bangura Gives Hope To UK/Ireland Chapter
By Umaru Jah – Germany In a stirring address that blended personal vulnerability, political reflection, and…
Falaba Town Endorses Jagaban As APC Flagbearer
Falaba Town, Falaba District, 19 June 2025 In a remarkable and symbolic demonstration of solidarity, the…
ECOWAS Names President Bio New Chairman
Abuja, Nigeria, Saturday June 21, 2025 Sierra Leone’s President, Dr. Julius Maada Bio, has officially assumed…
Jaffer versus Leon Oil…
WAFA writes Chief Justice The West Africa Youth Assembly –Sierra Leone has written a letter to…
With Ongoing Discussions With US Investors…
Lungi Bridge Could Be Realized Soon By Sierra Leone Monitor In a significant step forward for…
EU & Sierra Leone Hold Training On Money Laundering &Terrorist Financing
In a concerted effort to strengthen Sierra Leone’s criminal justice system in the area of Anti-Money…
LAB Trains Staff On Service Delivery To Children In Contact With The Law
A total of 80 staff including paralegals, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) officials and defense counsels drawn…
Recognizing Historical Struggles For Freedom & Justice…
U.S. Embassy Observes Freedom Day The United States Embassy in Freetown, Sierra Leone, has announced its…