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Sierra Leone | Country Profile | Biosafety Clearing-House - Convention on Biological Diversity

Dec 6, 2021 | 13:55 pm

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Sierra Leone And Guinea Sign the Power Purchase Agreement With Cote d'Ivoire

Dec 3, 2021 | 11:40 am

[FrontPageAfrica] Abidjan -- Following his robust engagement with the Government of Cote d'Ivoire, the Vice President of Sierra Leone who leads a high-powered delegation to Abidjan has affirmed government of Sierra Leone commitment to conclude arrangements for the signatures of[…]

HRCSL Presents State of Human Rights Report, President Bio, Calls White Paper On Constitutional Review

Dec 2, 2021 | 09:34 am

[Sierra Leone Government] State House, Freetown, Wednesday 1 December 2021 - Chairperson of the Human Rights Commission in Sierra Leone, HRCSL, Patricia Narsu Ndanema, has presented the state of human rights report 2020 to His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada[…]

President Bio Installs Chancellors of Universities, Assures Autonomy and Challenges Them to Project Integrity

Dec 1, 2021 | 10:00 am

[Sierra Leone Government] State House, Freetown, Tuesday 30 November 2021 - His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has decorated and installed Chancellors for four public universities in Sierra Leone, assured them of autonomy in governance and urged them to[…]

National Identification Registry to Issue National ID Cards to Liberians Along Sierra Leone Border

Nov 26, 2021 | 15:42 pm

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The National Identification Registry (NIR) has launched a pilot project that will allow for issuance of national identification cards to Liberians living in communities along our border with the Republic of Sierra Leone. This project, which will[…]

FAO Concludes Phase Two of Blended Learning Programme On Responsible Agriculture Investment for Liberia & Sierra Leone

Nov 24, 2021 | 14:19 pm

[FrontPageAfrica] Harbel -- The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations with support from the German Federal Ministry of Agriculture last week ended a four-day Phase Two of a Blended Learning Programme on Responsible Agriculture Investment (RAI) at the[…]

Sierra Leone's Ministry of Foreign Affairs to Attend MRU Diplomatic Peace and Security Conference in Monrovia

Nov 23, 2021 | 08:50 am

[New Dawn] The Sierra Leone Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia on 21st November 2021, received a high-powered delegation from Sierra Leone's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFAIC) ahead of a two-day Mano River Union Diplomatic Peace and Security Conference[…]

President Bio Signs Global Pledge On Media Freedom, Says Unfettered and Professional Press Is Central to Country's Democracy

Nov 23, 2021 | 08:45 am

[Sierra Leone Government] Presidential Lodge, Freetown, Monday 22 November 2021 - His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has signed the Global Pledge on Media Freedom as a commitment by the government to improving media freedom domestically and working together[…]

FAO Commences 2nd Phase of Blended Learning Programme On Responsible Agriculture

Nov 22, 2021 | 15:42 pm

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in Liberia with support from its Headquarters in Rome and the German Federal Ministry of Agriculture on Monday 15th November commenced Phase Two of a four-day Blended Learning[…]

In the Swamps of Sierra Leone, Rural Women Plant Seeds of Peace

Nov 22, 2021 | 13:20 pm

[WFP] Large mineral deposits in Sierra Leone have often caused tensions between farming communities and miners, especially in the rural south. But a group of women have become ambassadors for peace.

Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio Commissions Various Projects in Bombali District, Promises Transformational Leadership for All

Nov 19, 2021 | 09:27 am

[Sierra Leone Government] His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has commissioned solar lights, solar boreholes, community centre, places of worship in the Mamankie Village, Bombali District and assured of transformational leadership for all Sierra Leoneans, regardless of region, tribe[…]

President Bio Attends Funeral Service of Late Col. (Rtd) Dr James Anthony Samba

Nov 17, 2021 | 09:41 am

[Sierra Leone Government] Saint Paul's Quasi Parish, Regent, Freetown, Tuesday 16 November 2021 - His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has attended the funeral service of late Col. (Rtd) Dr James Anthony Samba, who got his home calling on[…]

New NEC Commissioner for West Subscribes to Oath of Office Before Sierra Leone's President Bio

Nov 17, 2021 | 09:41 am

[Sierra Leone Government] State House, Freetown, Tuesday 16 November 2021 - New Commissioner of the National Electoral Commission, NEC, for the Western Region has subscribed to the oath of office before His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio.

President Bio Inaugurates Milton Margai Technical University, Decorates First Chancellor of the University

Nov 15, 2021 | 08:23 am

[Sierra Leone Government] Milton Margai Technical University, Freetown, 11 November 2021 - His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has inaugurated the Milton Margai Technical University, MMTU, and installed Dr Victor Ekundayo Alexandra Kabia as the first Chancellor of the[…]

Sierra Leone Tanker Disaster Sounds Alarm On Urban Risk in Africa

Nov 13, 2021 | 12:51 pm

[The New Humanitarian] Freetown -- 'Greater recognition should be given to the resourcefulness of community-based organisations and to their awareness-raising capabilities.'

Death Toll in Freetown Fuel Tanker Explosion Rises to 131

Nov 12, 2021 | 09:30 am

[Ghanaian Times] The death toll following a devastating fuel tanker explosion last week in Sierra Leone's capital, Freetown, has risen to 131, according to authorities.

Senegal Medics Arrive in Sierra Leone to Help Treat Tanker Blast Victims

Nov 12, 2021 | 06:51 am

[East African] The first batch of foreign healthcare specialists expected to help Sierra Leone treat victims of last week's deadly tanker explosion have arrived in the country.

WHO Airlifts Medical Specialists to Treat Victims of Tanker Explosion

Nov 12, 2021 | 06:45 am

[East African] The first batch of foreign healthcare specialists expected to help Sierra Leone treat victims of last week's deadly tanker explosion have arrived in the country.

WHO Delivers 6.6 Tons of Emergency Medical Kits Following Fire Disaster

Nov 10, 2021 | 05:53 am

[WHO-AFRO] Freetown -- World Health Organization has delivered 6.6 metric tons of emergency medical supplies to support the government and people of Sierra Leone in responding to the 5 November fire disaster that killed and severely injured hundreds of people[…]

Sierra Leone Begins National Mourning for Fuel Tanker Victims

Nov 8, 2021 | 14:51 pm

[East African] Sierra Leone Monday began three days of national mourning for victims of Friday's deadly tanker explosion.

Targeting Disaster Management - New Research Evidence From Sierra Leone

Nov 8, 2021 | 06:39 am

[The Conversation Africa] Sierra Leone is prone to climate-related disasters like fires, water shortages, floods and mudslides. It has also seen serious disease outbreaks like Ebola and COVID-19.

Fuel Tanker Explosion - President Visits Survivors

Nov 8, 2021 | 06:05 am

[Sierra Leone Government] Freetown, Sierra Leone -- His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has ended his visits to survivors of the tragic fuel tanker explosion who are now responding to treatment at the Emergency Hospital and Choithrams, after addressing[…]

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