Sierra Leone
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Cornell University Suspends Fraternity Events Amid Gang Rape Allegations
Cornell University suspends fraternity events after alleged gang rape incident
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Sierra Leone
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CARL-SL Cautions Sierra Leoneans as Supreme Court Hears Constitutional Challenge
Centre for Accountability and Rule of Law urges responsible discussion on constitutional issues
Sierra Leone
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Flot Launches 'Link & Win' Campaign with Cash Prizes and Dubai Trip
Sierra Leone's Flot fintech firm starts 'Link & Win' campaign to link mobile wallets to bank accounts, offering weekly cash prizes and a Dubai trip.
Sierra Leone
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FCC Trains 112 Participants to Improve Digital Tracking of Freetown’s Trees
The Freetown City Council has trained 112 participants on the Risa Tree Tracker App to improve monitoring and management of trees planted across Freetown.
Sierra Leone
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French Authorities Investigate 14-Year-Old School Shooter
French counter-terrorism agency probes 14-year-old boy who opened fire at Marseille school
Sierra Leone
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NMJD Audit Exposes Mining Revenue Gaps, Abandoned Projects in Sierra Leone
A social audit by NMJD and NaRGEJ Network reveals underpayments by mining companies, weaknesses in financial accountability, and abandoned development projects in Sierra Leone.
Sierra Leone
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Lucinda Dick’s Reported Promotion Sparks Fresh Debate Within Sierra Leone Police
Reported promotion of police officer Lucinda Dick to Sub-Inspector rank renews debate on career progression in Sierra Leone Police.
Sierra Leone
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State House Communications Director Myk Berewa Predicts SLPP Victory in 2028 Elections
Myk Berewa, State House Communications Director, predicts SLPP victory in 2028 elections citing party's strength and potential successor's acceptability.
Sierra Leone
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NPPA Uncovers Construction Delays, Security Gaps at Four BADEA-Funded Schools
Sierra Leone's NPPA finds construction delays, inadequate staffing, theft, and security weaknesses at four BADEA-funded education projects.
Sierra Leone
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Gavi Allocates $60.9 Million to Boost Sierra Leone’s Vaccination Drive
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, allocates $60.967 million to support Sierra Leone's immunisation programmes under the Gavi 6.0 strategy.
Sierra Leone
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Air France to Comply with Israeli Ban on Crew from Certain Countries
Air France confirms it will comply with Israeli restrictions banning nationals from 31 Muslim-majority countries from flying to or over Israel.
Sierra Leone
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Sierra Leone Government Intensifies Preparations for 2026 Census
Sierra Leone's government, through Statistics Sierra Leone, launches 50-day countdown to Census Night, amid efforts to ensure a credible and inclusive national count.