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Mobile Networks Reverse 66% Data Tariff Hike Amid Public Outcry

FREETOWN, Sierra Leone – Mobile network operators (MNOs) Africell, Orange, and Qcell have reversed a controversial 66% data tariff increase implemented on May 22, 2025, following intense pressure from civil society groups. Despite the reversal, prominent activist Edmond Abu, leader of the Native Consortium, is demanding a public apology and compensation for subscribers, likening the

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President Bio Urges “African Agency” at Oxford Africa Conference 2025

Sierra Leonean President, Rtd. Brigadier Julius Maada Bio, delivered a powerful keynote address at the Oxford Africa Conference 2025 in London today, emphasizing the critical need for “African Agency” in shaping the continent’s narrative and future. The annual conference, a leading global platform for dialogue on African development, is hosted by the Oxford University Africa

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Post-Exposure Vaccination: A Vital Tool in Sierra Leone’s Mpox Battle

As Sierra Leone grapples with a concerning surge in Mpox cases, health authorities are increasingly looking towards vaccination as a critical tool to not only save lives but also to curb the escalating spread of the virus. While pre-exposure vaccination targets high-risk groups to prevent infection, post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), the vaccination of individuals after they

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