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Leyton Orient plotting loan swoop for Crystal Palace midfielder Hindolo Mustapha
Football League World
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June 29, 2025
Leyton Orient are looking to bolster their squad with a loan move for Crystal Palace starlet, Hindolo Mustapha. That is according to a fresh report from Alan Nixon via Patreon, with the O's looking to build on last season's extremely positive...
SLPP Appoints Officials to Oversee National Young Generation Council Elections
Sierraloaded
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June 28, 2025
The Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) has announced the delegation of authority by its National Chairman to key officials for the upcoming elections of the National Young Generation Council. Scheduled for Sunday, June 29, 2025, the elections will...
Who Is Masai Ujiri’s Wife? Ex-Raptors President’s Relationship Status, Kids & Other Details Revealed
Essentially Sports
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June 28, 2025
Do you remember the 2019 Toronto Raptors team? Yes, the same team that won that iconic six-game finals against the Golden State Warriors. While most of us remember the lasting image of Kawhi Leonard and Co. hoisting the Larry O’Brien trophy, there...
Yenkai Resort Owner Devastated After Government Demolishes Property Without Compensation
Sierraloaded
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June 28, 2025
Abdulai Dumbuya, the owner of Yenkai Resort at the Big Water Community, has shared his deep sadness following the demolition of his property by the Sierra Leone government. His resort, along with many other buildings, was torn down to make way for...
Herman Suede and The Therapist reunite for “One by One II”
Joy FM
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June 28, 2025
Herman Suede has released a remix of "One by One," this time featuring Sierra Leone’s The Therapist. The two artists, who first connected on The Therapist’s "Gobe," bring their chemistry to a song about patience and pursuit in love. The track...
Africa’s freedom scorecard 2025: The most and least free countries on the continent
Business Insider Africa
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July 6, 2025
While some nations continue to deepen civil liberties and democratic norms, others are sliding further into authoritarian rule. According to the 2025 Freedom House report, freedom declined for the 19th consecutive year worldwide, reflecting a...
Fortifying ‘golden alliance’ - Narendra Modi’s visit to Ghana
Graphic
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July 2, 2025
India was historically referred to as a “golden sparrow” due to its immense wealth, prosperity, vibrant arts, culture and architecture, particularly pre-British rule. The title also accentuates the significant wealth and influence India held in...
Manchester City centre-back Juma Bah set for Lyon loan as part of Rayan Cherki’s deal
Get French Football News
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June 20, 2025
4Manchester City centre-back Juma Bah (19) is closing in on a season-long loan to Lyon, according to a report from L’Equipe. It was previously reported that Lyon’s Ligue 1 rivals RC Lens were also interested in the Sierra Leone international...
Africa Spain Summit: a unique opportunity for dialogue between Europe and Africa
Atalayar
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July 6, 2025
Event programme Promoted by the Spanish Government in collaboration with the European Union and organised by One Africa Forums, the Africa Spain Summit, an action platform in line with Africa's rise as the new hub of the global economy, will begin...
PEACE SALONE Engages Reformed Drug Addicts on Implications of Drug Abuse
Sierraloaded
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June 28, 2025
Peoples Effort Advocating for Community Empowerment Sierra Leone (PEACE SALONE) has engaged reformed drug addicts commonly called Service Users on the implications of Drug Abuse during the celebration of World Drugs Day, June 26, at National...
Ambassador Amara Sowa hails Makeni Diaspora’s vision and resilience at 10th Anniversary Fundraising Gala
Cocorioko
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June 27, 2025
Ambassador Amara Sowa Hails Makeni Diaspora’s Vision and Resilience at 10th Anniversary Fundraising Gala By Amin Kef (Ranger) Demonstrating heartfelt solidarity and national pride, Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency...
Chechii's new single "Mi Paddi" is a brilliant tribute to friendship and culture
EARMILK
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June 27, 2025
Afrosoul's bright new spark is raising the volume on joy and community with a colorful debut, "Mi Paddi." Linking up with fellow members of the Sierra Leonean powerhouse Kracktwist_Lamina and Theycallmesamza, Chechii connects on a soaking wet...
More than a meal: Making African food the heart of our tourism story
Graphic
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July 5, 2025
What is Ghana’s staple food? This is a question I find surprisingly difficult to answer every time I travel and someone asks me. It’s not because we don’t have delicious meals — we absolutely do. The problem is that I don’t think we can agree on...
Quality Education Continues to Improve Under Bio Government – Chief Minister Sengeh
Sierraloaded
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June 28, 2025
Chief Minister David Moinina Sengeh has said that the Bio-led government is continuing to improve the quality of education in Sierra Leone, even as challenges remain with exams, teacher payments, and school funding. Speaking during an interview on...
Plymouth army veteran struggling with mental health turned her life around after her son noticed her crying
Plymouth Herald
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July 6, 2025
A Plymouth army veteran transformed her life by channelling the skills she learned during PTSD treatment to create a thriving business. Clare Hearl has now won a national award for her work. Clare joined the Army at the age of 18 in 1997 and...
A sweet beginning The history of chocolate
Sunday Observer
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July 5, 2025
120 Chocolate comes from the cacao tree, which grows in warm, rainy places like Central and South America, Africa, and parts of Asia (even our very own Sri Lanka). A long time ago, over 3,000 years ago, the Maya and Aztec people were the first to...
'It was apparent that we were in hot pursuit': The inside story of the raid on the MV Matthew
The Journal
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July 6, 2025
ACROSS FIVE DAYS in September 2023, the Defence Forces and other state agencies mounted one of the most ambitious maritime operations of modern times. Their mission resulted in the capture of the bulk carrier MV Matthew and its cargo of cocaine...
Police Confirms Arrest of Ahmed Basha and Seven Others Over Sexual Affair With Underage Girls
Sierraloaded
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June 27, 2025
A prominent businessman, Ahmed Basha, and seven other individuals are now in police custody following serious allegations of sexually exploiting underage girls. The arrests were confirmed by the Deputy Head of Media at the Sierra Leone Police, ASP...
APC Secretary Lansana Dumbuya Accuses President Bio of Election Theft, Urges Preparation Ahead of 2028 Elections
Sierraloaded
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July 5, 2025
The Secretary General of the All People’s Congress (APC), Lansana Dumbuya, has publicly accused President Maada Bio of stealing the 2023 presidential election. In a recent statement, Dumbuya expressed his party’s determination to prepare for the...
I visited all 54 countries in Africa my least favourite is so dusty you can't even breathe
Daily Express
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July 6, 2025
A travel vlogger who has had the pleasure of visiting all 197 countries, including all 54 of those in Africa, has ranked his favourite places on the continent – including his least favourite. Drew Binsky, a YouTube star, has documented every step...