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Sierra Leone Commences Historic Presidency of United Nations Security Council

As Sierra Leone assumes this prestigious role, its primary objective is to foster productive dialogue among member states. The focus will be on creating an environment of mutual trust and respect, which is essential for achieving peaceful and sustainable resolutions to conflicts. President Julius Maada Bio today announced that Sierra Leone has embarked on a […]

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OPINION: Building Resilient Borders: Sierra Leone’s Security Framework

Sierra Leone’s geographical position presents a tapestry of challenges in maintaining secure borders. The nation shares porous boundaries with Guinea and Liberia, facilitating the illicit movement of goods and people.  Border security is key to safeguarding a nation’s sovereignty and stability. Nowhere is this more evident than in Sierra Leone, where a strategic geographic location on

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Africa World Airlines Partners Travelport in Strategic Move

Africa World Airlines also plans to resume flights to Freetown in Sierra Leone and Monrovia in Liberia later this year, says Head of Commercials, Jonathan Appiah, who emphasises that this partnership aligns with the airline’s strategic goals of increasing passenger traffic and expanding its operational reach. Africa World Airlines has entered into a strategic partnership

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Most Liberian Pharmacies Sell Stolen Aid Drugs – USAID

About 90% of pharmacies in Liberia are selling stolen medicine donated by aid organisations, the US Agency for International Development (USAID) says. USAID Mission Director Jim Wright at the weekend said such “acts of fraud” prevented Liberians from receiving donated essential medicines. “That is unacceptable. That means that medicine is only available to patients that

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GLOBAL: Study Finds Voters Favor a Strong, Undemocratic Leader

Voters in 19 countries, including in three of the world’s largest democracies as well as Sierra Lone, are widely skeptical about whether their political elections are free and fair, and many favor a strong, undemocratic leader, according to a study released today Thursday 11 April 2024 and reported by Associated Press. The report by the International

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ECOWAS to Meet in Sierra Leone on Regulating, Controlling Autonomous Weapons Systems

Sierra Leone is gearing up to host a ground-breaking Conference on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS, on the Peace and Security aspect of Autonomous Weapons Systems under the leadership of President Julius Maada Bio. Scheduled to take place in Freetown from April 17th and 18th, 2024, this conference, a collaborative effort between

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Sierra Leone President Bio Calls for Peaceful Vote Ahead of Saturday’s Polls

Sierra Leone’s President who is running for re-election held his final rally in the capital on Freetown’s Lumley Beach Tuesday 20 June 2023, reports AFP. Julius Maada Bio held his final rally in the capital before the polls open on Saturday (June 24). Voters will also elect MPs and local councils. Julius Maada Bio is

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