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Sierra Leone Government Attempts to Extradite Adebayor from the Netherlands
Sierraloaded
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February 11, 2025
The Minister of Information and Civic Education has disclosed that the Sierra Leonean government has made two unsuccessful attempts to extradite political activist and social media commentator, Adebayor, from the Netherlands. The revelation came...
12 Teams Set to Compete in Sierra Leone Men’s T20 Cricket Division 1 League 2025
Awoko Newspaper
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March 12, 2025
Freetown, SIERRA LEONE – Twelve teams are gearing up to compete in the 2025 Sierra Leone Men’s T20 Cricket Division 1 League, scheduled to kick off in late March. This year’s tournament promises to be an exciting one, lasting for a total of 68...
Chief Minister David Sengeh Engages TikTok CEO on Social Media’s Role in Sierra Leone’s Growth
Sierraloaded
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March 11, 2025
Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister, Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, has engaged in a significant discussion with TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew on how social media can drive economic growth, education, environmental protection, and youth empowerment in the country....
Statistics Sierra Leone Engages Stakeholders Nationwide for 2026 Census
Sierraloaded
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March 13, 2025
Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL) has completed a nationwide engagement with local and traditional authorities across all 16 districts, aiming to ensure an inclusive and people-centered Decennial Population and Housing Census in 2026. The...
Zainab Iyamide Joaque Named Journalist of the Year at SLAJ Media Awards
Sierraloaded
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May 12, 2025
Zainab Iyamide Joaque of the Awoko newspaper was named Journalist of the Year at the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) Media Awards 2024/25. The awards ceremony took place on Tuesday, May 9, 2025, at the Bintumani Hotel in Freetown....
Chief Minister Sengeh Addresses Relevance of AI and Technology in Sierra Leone’s Development
Sierraloaded
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March 11, 2025
Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister David Moinina Sengeh has underscored the pivotal role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and technology in Sierra Leone’s future, highlighting their potential to drive economic growth, create jobs, and enhance education....
Japanese Ambassador Donates Sports Equipment to Sierra Leone Judo Association
Awoko Newspaper
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March 10, 2025
Freetown, SIERRA LEONE – His Excellency Hiroshi Yoshimoto, the Japanese Ambassador to Sierra Leone, recently handed over a significant consignment of sports equipment to the Sierra Leone Judo Association (SLJA) in a ceremony aimed at strengthening...
Leijdekkers’ ties to Sierra Leone president’s daughter may block extradition
NL Times
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March 15, 2025
The extradition of Jos "Bolle Jos" Leijdekkers, the Netherlands’ most wanted criminal, to Dutch authorities is becoming increasingly unlikely. Reports indicate that Leijdekkers, who is wanted in both the Netherlands and Belgium for large-scale...
Sierra Leone Gears Up for Pickleball World Cup Qualifiers in Ghana
Awoko Newspaper
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February 8, 2025
Freetown, SIERRA LEONE – The Sierra Leone Pickleball Association has already begun preparations for the Pickleball World Cup Qualifiers, which will take place in Ghana this December, according to the association’s president, Jeremiah Moshopeh...
FACT CHECK: Did Nigeria halt ‘mineral deal’ with US after visa restrictions?
The Cable
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July 15, 2025
A Facebook user has claimed that Nigeria retaliated against the recent United States visa restrictions by halting an alleged mineral deal between the two countries. In a 21-minute video posted on July 2, Dabreezy Comedy, a Facebook account,...
New Feed Mill Opens in Sierra Leone, Training 100 Farmers to Boost Poultry Production
Awoko Newspaper
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March 12, 2025
By [email protected] Freetown, SIERRA LEONE – In a major boost for agricultural development in Sierra Leone, Eastern Farmers Agric and General Enterprise has inaugurated a state-of-the-art feed mill while training 100 local poultry farmers to...
Finding Shared Roots Between South Carolina and Sierra Leone
Fodors Travel Guide
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March 11, 2025
As Sierra Leone opens for tourism, a Gullah woman takes the opportunity to return and connect with history. To know where you’re going in life, you must understand where you came from. As an African American woman, that statement would have once...
Deuxième Vie Creative arts and crafts thrift store opens in Lafayette
KADN News 15 - Louisiana
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May 15, 2025
LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — A new arts and crafts thrift store has opened its doors in Lafayette's Freetown neighborhood. Deuxième Vie Creative, meaning "Second Life," aims to promote environmental awareness through creativity by selling items that...
Reflections on Leadership in Freetown
This Day
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May 15, 2025
By Olusegun Adeniyi When I was ushered into his office at about 5pm on Monday after what had been a long day for him, President Maada Bio was still treating files on his table. But I was curious to know more about something I had seen in the...
Newcastle v Chelsea Live TV – Global channel listings on Sunday
The Mag
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May 10, 2025
Around the world, here are the channels you can watch Newcastle v Chelsea Live TV. The global TV listings are featured below for local (to you) coverage on Sunday (12pm (UK) kick-off). The Newcastle United players looking to make it eight wins...
Sierra Leone Government Prepares for Potential Deportations From The United States
Sierraloaded
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February 8, 2025
The Ministry of Internal Affairs, in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Sierra Leone, convened a stakeholder planning meeting to discuss preparations for the potential return of Sierra Leonean migrants from the...
Leone Stars: Why The Sierra Leone National Team is Training Behind Closed Doors
Sierraloaded
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March 11, 2025
As the Sierra Leone national team prepares for its upcoming fixtures, the decision to train behind closed doors is a strategic move aimed at ensuring the best possible preparation. While fans and media may be eager to witness training sessions,...
SLFA to Distribute 10,000 Footballs to Schools Nationwide
Sierraloaded
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July 10, 2025
The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has announced a major initiative to distribute 10,000 footballs to schools across the country. President Thomas Daddy Brima confirmed the initiative, emphasizing that it aims to promote the growth of...
Sierra Leone launches manhunt for Dutch fugitive Bolle Jos
NL Times
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February 6, 2025
Sierra Leone has launched a manhunt for the Dutch fugitive Jos Leijdekkers, also known as Bolle Jos. The police asked locals to keep an eye out for the man believed to be the convicted drug trafficker, police commander William Fayia Sellu said in...
Sierra Leonean Actress, Patrose Stuns Followers With New Bikini Photos
Sierraloaded
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February 6, 2025
Sierra Leonean actress, model, and reality TV star Patricia Rose Tucker, popularly known as Patrose, has set social media ablaze with her latest bikini photos. The stunning images, shared on her Facebook page, have sparked a wave of reactions from...