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MUSIC REVIEW: Olamidé blends calm, chaos, quiet confidence in self-titled comeback
Premium Times
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June 29, 2025
After the diverse journeys of UY Scuti in 2021, Unruly in 2023 and Ikigai EP in 2024, Olamide confidently ventures into new territory with his eleventh studio album, Olamidé. The rapper-singer presents a 17-track album that delves into...
Sierra Leone Aquatics Set to Host 2nd National Open Water Swimming Championships
Sierraloaded
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June 19, 2025
Sierra Leone Aquatics is set to host the 2nd Edition of the National Open Water Swimming Championships on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the National Tourist Board View, Lumley Beach. The event, themed “Physical, Mental & Ocean Health Awareness,”...
Orange Sierra Leone Champions Youth Empowerment and Digital Growth at 2025 Government Summit
Sierraloaded
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June 24, 2025
Orange Sierra Leone took centre stage at the 2025 Digital Government Summit, held on the 4-6 of June at the Bintumani Conference Centre in Freetown, demonstrating its bold commitment to advancing digital inclusion, youth empowerment, and national...
Mpox in Sierra Leone: what’s behind the recent surge and why...
Modern Ghana
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As of 17 June 2025, there have been over 4,000 confirmed cases of mpox and 25 deaths in Sierra Leone, raising the possibility that the virus will spread to neighbouring countries and spark a larger outbreak throughout the densely populated region...
Caritas Freetown and NDLEA Partner to Combat Drug Crisis in Sierra Leone
Sierraloaded
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June 23, 2025
In a bold response to Sierra Leone’s escalating drug crisis, Caritas Freetown has partnered with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to intensify efforts against substance abuse, particularly the growing threat of Kush. The strategic...
Freetown Residents Reject Government Plan to Divide the City
Sierraloaded
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June 28, 2025
Freetown residents are pushing back against the government’s plan to divide the city into two. At a town hall meeting held on Thursday, June 26, nearly 600 people showed up and made one thing clear. They don’t support the move. The meeting was...
Freetown Residents Reject Government’s Proposal to Divide the City
Cocorioko
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June 28, 2025
Freetown Residents Reject Government’s Proposal to Divide the City At a town hall meeting organised by the Freetown City Council on Thursday, June 26, 2025, nearly 600 participants have voiced their strong opposition to the central government’s...
Sierra Leonean Model Imran Kamara Departs for Mister Supranational 2025
Sierraloaded
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June 18, 2025
Sierra Leonean Europe-based model Imran Kamara is set to represent his home country at the Mister Supranational 2025. The event is scheduled to be held on June 28th in Poland. Kamara is representing Sierra Leone after he was appointed Mister...
Tinubu hands over ECOWAS leadership to Sierra Leone’s President Maada Bio, calls for vigilance, unity, and inclusive growth
National Accord Newspaper
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June 23, 2025
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday in Abuja, handed over the chairmanship of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government to President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone, expressing confidence in the region’s continued...
Mayor Aki-Sawyerr Launches 4th Nalafem Summit in Freetown, Advocates for Women Leadership
Sierraloaded
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July 2, 2025
The Freetown City Mayor, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr has on Tuesday, July 1st, 2025, officially launched the 4th Nalafem Summit with a keynote speech, urging women to take on leadership roles in challenging environments. Hosted by the Nalafem Collective,...
Daniella Boima Garrick to Represent Sierra Leone at Mr & Miss Albinism Africa 2025
Sierraloaded
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June 22, 2025
Daniella Boima Garrick, a 21-year-old fashion model and advocate from Freetown, Sierra Leone, will represent her country at the first-ever Mr & Miss Albinism Africa 2025 pageant, which will be held in Zimbabwe. The pageant is scheduled for June...
World News | Sierra Leone's President Bio to Be Next ECOWAS Chairman with Region in Turmoil
Latestly
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June 22, 2025
Abuja (Nigeria), Jun 22 (AP) Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio was chosen on Sunday to be the next chairman of the West African economic bloc, ECOWAS. The Economic Community of West African States, known as ECOWAS, was founded in 1975, and...
Tinubu hands over ECOWAS leadership to Sierra Leone’s President
Premium Times
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June 22, 2025
President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday in Abuja, handed over the chairmanship of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government to President Julius Bio of Sierra Leone, expressing confidence in the region’s continued path toward peace, stability,...
Sierra Leone Police Replies Facebook User Who Called Them “Idiots” And “Bastard”
Sierraloaded
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June 17, 2025
A recent online exchange between the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) and Facebook users has ignited debate over the force’s social media professionalism. The incident began when the SLP posted an update about a drug-related arrest in the Western Area...
Young Lady Dies in Tragic Freetown Accident Few Months to Wedding
Sierraloaded
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July 2, 2025
A 23-year-old woman, who was in the midst of preparations for her upcoming wedding in December, tragically lost her life in a horrific accident on the evening of July 1, 2025, in Freetown. The news of her untimely death has sent shockwaves through...
Africell Uses Music to Amplify Sierra Leone’s Global Voice at US-Africa Business Summit
Sierraloaded
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June 21, 2025
Telecommunications giant Africell Sierra Leone has announced a groundbreaking partnership with rising music sensation Khadison, who is set to represent the country at the prestigious 17th U.S.-Africa Business Summit in Luanda, Angola. The summit,...
Mystik Dan Faces Sierra Leone in Next Saturday’s Stephen Foster, Undercard Includes Thorpedo Anna
Thoroughbred Daily News - New Jersey
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June 21, 2025
Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 3:55 pm | Back to: Top News Updated: June 21, 2025 at 4:48 pm Mystik Dan wins the Blame Stakes at Churchill | Coady Media GI Kentucky Derby hero Mystik Dan (Goldencents) will square off against old foe, GI Longines...
Mystik Dan Faces Sierra Leone in Next Saturday’s Stephen Foster, Undercard Includes Thorpedo Anna
Thoroughbred Daily News - New Jersey
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June 21, 2025
Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 3:55 pm | Back to: Top News Updated: June 21, 2025 at 4:48 pm Mystik Dan wins the Blame Stakes at Churchill | Coady Media GI Kentucky Derby hero Mystik Dan (Goldencents) will square off against old foe, GI Longines...
The U.S. Visa Ban: What Does It Mean for Sierra Leone’s Entertainment Industry?
Sierraloaded
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June 20, 2025
On June 4, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation instituting a new travel ban, restricting the entry of Sierra Leonean nationals for tourist, student, business, exchange, and immigrant visas effective June 9, 2025. The policy...
Goldstar Air’s destinations entertainment festivals to take ...
Modern Ghana
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Private international airline Goldstar Air, Ghanaian and United States registered company with an issued Air Carrier Licence (ACL/N-SCH No. 0239) from the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) to operate passenger and cargo flights across West...