Sierra Leone
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Sierra Leone Ranks 11th Among World’s Poorest Countries in 2026 IMF Estimates
Sierra Leone ranks 11th among the world's poorest countries based on 2026 IMF estimates, with a GDP per capita of US$946.47.
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Sierra Leone
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Sierra Leone Police Educate Rutile Pupils on Drug Abuse and Violence
Sierra Leone Police hold school programme in Rutile to raise awareness on drug abuse, violence, and child abuse among young people.
Sierra Leone
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French Chargé d’Affaires Commends CHRDI for Human Rights Work
French Chargé d’Affaires to Sierra Leone, Olivier Huot, visits CHRDI office to commend organisation for human rights efforts.
Sierra Leone
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SLMA, Labour Ministry Push for Stronger Seafarer Protections
Sierra Leone's SLMA and Labour Ministry collaborate to domesticate Maritime Labour Convention for enhanced seafarer protections
Sierra Leone
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MoPED Steps Up Pressure for Timely Delivery of District Projects
Sierra Leone's Ministry of Planning and Economic Development urges stronger accountability and inter-ministerial coordination for district development priorities.
Sierra Leone
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Health Minister Urges Urgent Action to Reduce Maternal and Child Deaths
Sierra Leone's Health Minister Dr. Austin Demby calls for urgent action to eliminate preventable maternal and child deaths
Sierra Leone
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SLAJ Condemns SLPP Publicity Secretary Over Allegations Against Journalist
Sierra Leone Association of Journalists condemns SLPP's Moses Mambu for allegations against journalist Victor Jones
Sierra Leone
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Magburaka Set for 17th Edition of EBK Trophy
Magburaka hosts 17th EBK Trophy, promoting football and local talent in Sierra Leone's northern region.
Sierra Leone
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APC MP Aminata Sesay Raises Concerns Over Slow Unity Agreement Implementation
Sierra Leone's APC MP Aminata Sesay urges government to accelerate unity agreement implementation, ensure equal treatment under law
Sierra Leone
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APC's Amb. Penpusher Declares Candidacy for Western Region Young Congress Leadership
Alpha Sesay, popularly known as Ambassador Penpusher, has declared his intention to contest for the position of Western Region Young Congress Leader of the All People’s Congress (APC).
Sierra Leone
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Sierra Leone's Foreign Affairs Minister Outlines New Priorities for Diplomatic Missions
Sierra Leone's Foreign Affairs Minister Mohamed Rahman Swaray has set new priorities for the country's diplomatic missions, focusing on economic diplomacy, investment promotion, and stron...
Sierra Leone
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Spain train collision: At least 64 fatalities reported
A collision between two trains in Urda, Spain, has resulted in at least 64 fatalities, with officials yet to confirm the cause of the crash.