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Sierra Leone’s 2026 Census Faces $19 Million Funding Gap
Sierra Leone's 2026 census faces a $19 million funding gap, prompting the government to seek media support for public education and awareness.
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Sierra Leone Seeks Stronger Rwanda Ties as Foreign Minister Meets Kagame at CHOGM
Sierra Leone's Foreign Minister Mohamed Rahman Swaray met with Rwanda's President Paul Kagame at the 2026 Commonwealth summit to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties.
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SLTU Says Teacher Salary Negotiations to Be Concluded by Year-End
Sierra Leone Teachers Union expects to conclude salary negotiations with government by end of 2026
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Da Rosa Set to Name Leone Stars Squad for Crucial DR Congo Doubleheader
Sierra Leone coach Didier Gomes Da Rosa to unveil squad for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against DR Congo
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Portugal Faces New Era as Ronaldo Announces End to 23-Year International Career
Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from Portugal national team after 23 years
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Sierra Leone Parliament Probes 2026 WASSCE Results Amid Concerns
Sierra Leone's parliament has summoned Education Minister Conrad Sackey to address concerns over the 2026 WASSCE results, including withheld results and poor English Language performance.
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Sierra Leone Marks Five Years Since Wellington Fuel Tanker Explosion Killed Over 150
Sierra Leone commemorates the fifth anniversary of the Wellington fuel tanker explosion that killed 154 people, highlighting ongoing challenges in emergency response and public safety.
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Nile University of Nigeria and Police Discuss Cybersecurity Partnership
Nile University of Nigeria's Vice-Chancellor met with Nigeria's Inspector-General of Police to explore collaboration on cybersecurity, research, and professional development.
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Government Appoints Caretaker Chief for Samu Chiefdom Amid Leadership Dispute
Sierra Leone government names Nabieu Yayah Yillah as caretaker chief of Samu Chiefdom in Kambia District, following the suspension of Paramount Chief Alhaji Bai Shebora Yek II.
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Sierra Leone's Education Minister Pledges to Address Sector Challenges
Sierra Leone's Education Minister Conrad Sackey has committed to addressing challenges in the country's education system, citing over 37 years of experience in the sector.
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Whale Sightings in Sierra Leone's Coastal Waters
Marine life enthusiasts capture footage of whales swimming off Sierra Leone's coastline.
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Ghana Cocaine Bust Exposes Customs Oversight Gaps as Dutch Raise Leijdekkers Bounty to €2M
French customs seize 3.9 tonnes of cocaine in shipment from Ghana, investigation widens to include customs personnel.