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Published on Jun 6, 2025
Canadian Commissioner Pays Courtesy Visit to Sierra Leone’s First Lady
The Commissioner of Canada to Sierra Leone, Her Excellency Myriam Montrat, paid a courtesy visit to the First Lady of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Madam Fatima Maada Bio, this afternoon in Freetown. Commenting on the visit of the Canadian High …
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Published on Jun 6, 2025
AU Urges Dialogue as U.S. Imposes Travel Restrictions on Sierra Leone, Other African Countries
The African Union Commission has expressed its concerns regarding the recent travel restrictions imposed by the United States on nationals from several countries, including those in Africa In a formal statement, the Commission acknowledged the U.S. …
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Published on Jun 5, 2025
Sierra Leone to launch first 5G network powered by renewable energy
Sierra Leone is set to launch its first 5G network powered by renewable energy, marking a significant milestone in the country’s digital and sustainable development. The initiative is a collaboration between local telecommunications company Zoodlabs and …
Source: Techpoint Africa - Neutral -
Published on Jun 5, 2025
CrossBoundary Energy powers Sierra Leone’s first 5G towers with solar solutions
Renewable energy is enabling the rollout of a mobile network that will supply some of the first 5G data connections in Sierra Leone. The announcement was made by Zoodlabs, a Sierra Leone-based telecommunications company, at the Digital Government Summit in …
Source: Africa Business Communities - Neutral -
Published on Jun 5, 2025
Sierra Leone reaches 93 percent national ID coverage, 80 percent services digitized
Sierra Leone says it has recorded a 93 percent civil registration and national ID issuance coverage rate, with at least 80 percent of services already digitized. An official of the country’s National Civil Registration Authority (NCRA) disclosed these …
Source: Biometric Update - Pending -
Published on Jun 5, 2025
Sierra Leone 2026 DV Lottery Winners Banned from Entering the U.S. Following New Proclamation
Following the recent announcement made by President Donald J. Trump on the night of June 4, 2025, new visa restrictions have been imposed on nationals from Sierra Leone, effectively banning 2026 Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery winners from entering the United …
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Published on Jun 5, 2025
BREAKING: Government of Sierra Leone Declares Public Holiday For Eid-Ul-Adha
The Government of Sierra Leone has officially declared Friday, 6th June 2025, as a nationwide public holiday in observance of the Feast of Eid-Ul-Adha. This announcement provides an opportunity for citizens to celebrate and partake in the significant …
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Published on Jun 5, 2025
Sierra Leone Water Regulatory Agency Director General Testifies Against Mechanic in Alleged Fraud Case
The Director General of the Sierra Leone Water Regulatory Agency, Emmanuel Mannah, on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, testified before Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah at Pademba Road Court No.1 in a case involving alleged fraud by Christian Paul Fama. The accused …
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Published on Jun 5, 2025
OPEC Fund and WFP promote clean cooking in 440 schools across Sierra Leone
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today welcomes a US$ 1.2 million contribution from The OPEC Fund for International Development, to support clean cooking solutions in WFP-supported schools across Sierra Leone. The new …
Source: World Food Programme - Gov't Institution