Sierra Leone
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Lungi Bridge Feasibility Studies to Begin in November With US$1.6 Million USTDA Support
Feasibility studies for Sierra Leone's Lungi Bridge to start in November with US$1.6 million from USTDA.
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Sierra Leone
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Sierra Leone's Higher Education Crisis: Lecturers on Indefinite Strike
Academic staff in Sierra Leone's public universities have been on an indefinite nationwide strike since September 16, 2026, due to economic pressures and salary disputes.
Sierra Leone
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Guma Valley Water Company Seeks Le32.5m Government Support for 2027 Projects
Guma Valley Water Company requests Le32.538 million from the government to fund various water projects in 2027.
Sierra Leone
3 min
Fatima Bio Confident in SLPP Flagbearer Bid
Sierra Leone's First Lady, Fatima Bio, asserts she is walking with delegates, not supporters, as she eyes the SLPP flagbearer position.
Sierra Leone
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Sierra Leone Moves Toward First Solar Waste Management Pilot After Spain Benchmarking
Sierra Leone is set to launch its first solar waste management pilot after a benchmarking mission to Spain, aimed at developing systems for managing end-of-life solar panels and equipment.
Sierra Leone
2 min
Estonia Blames Russia for Arson Attack on Defence Firm
Estonia attributes arson attack on Milrem Robotics to Russian security services
Sierra Leone
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Sierra Leone Football Association President Expresses Disappointment with Leone Stars' AFCON Qualifier Performance
Sierra Leone Football Association President Babadi Kamara has expressed deep disappointment with the Leone Stars following their back-to-back defeats in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AF...
Sierra Leone
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Sierra Leone's Chief Minister David Sengeh Backs Amina Mohammed for UN Secretary-General
Sierra Leone's Chief Minister, Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, endorses Amina Mohammed for UN Secretary-General, citing her leadership and global initiatives.
Sierra Leone
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Two Weeks On, Kidnapped Zamfara Imams Still Awaiting Release
Five Juma’at imams kidnapped by bandits in Zamfara State, Nigeria, remain missing two weeks after their abduction while en route to a prayer session supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu...
Sierra Leone
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Ukraine Conflict Escalates as Zelensky Alleges North Korea's Troop Deployment
Explosions rock Kyiv amid Russian attacks; Zelensky claims North Korea to send 10,000 more troops to Russia.
Sierra Leone
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Auditor-General Uncovers N3.62 Billion Irregularities at Nigerian Power Institute
Auditor-General's report reveals financial irregularities at National Power Training Institute of Nigeria, totaling N3.62 billion.
Sierra Leone
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Olise's Late Goal Secures France's 1-0 Win Over Belgium
France defeated Belgium 1-0 in Brussels, with Michael Olise scoring a stunning late goal in his 28th cap, marking Zinedine Zidane's second win as head coach.