Tag: Sierra Leone
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Oyo Governor to host Sierra Leone President
Governor Seyi Makinde will receive Sierra Leone’s President Julius Bio in Ibadan on Monday.
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Sierra Leone bans child marriage, implements harsh penalties for offenders
The President of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio on Wednesday officially signed the bill banning child marriage into law. The bill makes it illegal for anyone to marry someone under the age of 18, with stringent penalties, including up to 15 years in prison and a fine of approximately $4,000 for offenders. Signing the bill,…
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ECOWAS condemns plot to truncate peace in Sierra Leone
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has condemned the plot by some individuals to disturb the peace of Sierra Leonians.
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Curfew: Sierra Leone reschedules flights for departing airlines
The Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA) has imposed a rescheduling of flights for departing airlines. In a statement on Sunday by the Management of SLCAA, the authority
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Sierra Leone’s president reacts over security breach near lodge
President Julius Bio of Sierra Leone has reacted over the security breach reported near the presidential lodge in Freetown, revealing that some forces had wished to truncate the stability of the country.
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BREAKING: Coup scare hits Sierra Leone
A nationwide curfew has been declared in Sierra Leone in response to a potential coup attempt in the capital city of Wilberforce within the last hour.
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Coup season: Police arrest military officers ‘planning’ to topple Sierra Leonean govt
Police have arrested several people including high-ranking soldiers in Sierra Leone, suspected to be planning violent attacks on citizens.
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Sierra Leone election: International observers appeal for calm
The West Africa Elders Forum (WAEF) and other international observer missions in Sierra Leone have called for calm in that country.
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Sierra Leone Election: Tensions rise as opposition alleges rigging
The anticipation mounts as Sierra Leone eagerly awaits the outcome of the general elections held on Saturday, 24th June 2023, with the tallying of results currently underway. The ECOWAS Observation Mission, responsible for monitoring the elections, has called for patience amidst a tense atmosphere. Reports have emerged of troubling incidents during the election process, including…
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Sierra Leoneans await election results
Sierra Leone voted on Saturday in a national election which the main opposition party hopes will see public frustration with deep economic hardship foil President Julius Maada Bio’s re-election bid.