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UAE Donates 20,000 Mpox Vaccines to Support Sierra Leone’s Health Response

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S. The Government of the United Arab Emirates has donated 20,000 doses of Mpox vaccine to Sierra Leone to bolster the country’s efforts in responding to the ongoing disease outbreak. Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to the UAE, Rashid Sesay, expressed gratitude for the timely donation, stating, “On behalf of His Excellency President…

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Community Development Boosted by New Mining Act, Says Deputy Minister of Mines

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S. Moyamba District, 28th May 2025 – Deputy Minister of Mines, Umaru Napoleon Koroma, announced significant community development gains resulting from the Mines and Mineral Development Act 2023 during the Civic Day Series in Moyamba. This legislation requires mining companies to contribute 1% of their gross revenue to Community Development Funds,…

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Koidu Limited Accuses ACC of Bias, Demands Investigation into $173 Million Payments to Government

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S. Freetown, 28th May 2025 – Koidu Limited, Sierra Leone’s largest mining company, has publicly challenged the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) over its ongoing investigation, claiming the commission’s actions are “baseless” and unduly influenced by the First Lady, Mrs. Fatima Bio. In a letter dated May 13, 2025, addressed to ACC Commissioner…

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Aureol Insurance Reports Strong Performance Amid Economic Challenges

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S In a year marked by economic turbulence and regulatory transformation, Aureol Insurance Company Limited has emerged stronger, reaffirming its legacy of resilience and accountability. During its Annual General Meeting held virtually via Zoom on May 21, 2025, shareholders were presented with the delayed 2023 Financial Report, necessitated by the implementation…

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Freetown International Airport Enhances Safety Measures Amid Mpox Surge

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S The Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA), in collaboration with the National Civil Aviation Facilitation Committee (NCAFC), has implemented new public health safety measures at Freetown International Airport (FNA) due to a recent surge in Mpox cases across the country. Key actions include the installation of thermal imaging cameras at…

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Health Minister and WHO Chief Join Forces to Tackle Mpox in Sierra Leone

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S Sierra Leone’s Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby, recently met with the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, to enhance collaboration in response to the rising Mpox cases in the country. The meeting comes as Sierra Leone reports 1,409 active Mpox cases, with new infections…

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