The Ministry of Information and Civic Education (MOICE) commenced a significant public outreach today in Moyamba District, aiming to gauge public opinion, clarify misinformation, and foster closer ties between the government and its citizens.
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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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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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Moyamba celebrates return of 24-Hour electricity after 40 years without consistent power supply in an official commissioning by President Bio.
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The groundwork for the current Koidu mine operations was laid long before Octea Mining or Koidu Holdings came into existence.
The First Lady releases a scathing video detailing her interactions with Koidu holdings in tandem with lawsuit for alleged defamation.
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A major legal and public relations showdown is brewing in Sierra Leone as lawyers representing First Lady Dr. Fatima Bio have initiated a lawsuit against Koidu Holdings.
Koidu Holdings, a diamond mining company and a subsidiary of Octea Mining, has announced the suspension of its operations in the Kono District of Sierra Leone.
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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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Health authorities in Sierra Leone are facing a rapidly escalating Mpox outbreak, with the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) reporting a significant proportion of the continent’s confirmed cases originating within the nation. Alarmingly, data indicates an exponential rise in infections, with an average of approximately 100 new cases reported daily in
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