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Misleading! No fire at First Bank Sierra Leone Lumley Branch

Claim: A Facebook blog called Born 2 Blog claimed that FBN Bank, located at the Kakay Building in Lumley, Freetown, caught fire. Verdict: Misleading. DUBAWA went to the scene of the fire and can confirm that it was not the bank that caught fire, but rather a nearby shop. Full Text On Tuesday, June 10, …Read Article

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ECA Supports Sierra Leone Efforts to Unlock Green and Sustainable Finance | United Nations Economic Commission for Africa

Language English Freetown, 6 June 2025 (ECA) –The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), in collaboration with Global Sovereign Advisory (GSA) and the Government of Sierra Leone, successfully concluded on 5 June 2025 a four-day capacity-building workshop on green and sustainable finance in Freetown (Sierra Leone). Share this:facebooktwitteremailprintRead Article

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Sierra Leone Debuts First Renewable-Powered 5G Network

In a country where broadband access barely scratches 21%, Sierra Leone is now breaking the norm, and doing it sustainably. The nation is gearing up to launch its first 5G network, but instead of relying on diesel-guzzling infrastructure, the towers will be powered by renewable energy. That’s right, they claim solar panels, battery storage, and just a hint of backup generation will keep the signal strong and green.The project, a collaboration bet…See the Story

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Official electricity blackout across Freetown to start this week as government fails to pay Turkish electricity provider

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 10 June 2025: Speaking yesterday Monday in Nice, France, at the 2025 High-level UN Ocean Conference, President Bio deliberately oblivious to the emergency he left behind in Freetown, said that he joined global leaders to advocate for urgent action to protect the oceans and marine resources while advancing SDG 14. “I announced three bold national commitments: expanding marine protected areas, restoring mangrove forests, an…Freetown, Western Area · FreetownSee the Story

Karpowership says it is willing to work with government to stave off looming big electricity blackout crisis – Cocorioko

Officials of the  Turkish Karpowership supplying electricity to Freetown from the sea have intimated that they are ready to work with the Maada Bio- led SLPP Government to help stave off the looming electricity crisis that could plunge the whole city into darkness this week if the government fails to pay the nearly $ 100 million debt it owes the company.Freetown, Western Area · FreetownRead Article

Air Sierra Leone Revises Freetown – London Service in June/July 2025 — AeroRoutes

Published at 1900PDT 09JUN25 / 0200GMT 10JUN25Air Sierra Leone recently revised planned operations on Freetown – London Gatwick service, scheduled to commence on 16JUN25 (from London, Freetown from 17JUN25). Recent adjustments now see initially scheduled one-time flights on 16-17JUN25, based on available flights for reservations on its website. The airline will be offering 2 weekly flights from 30JUN25, 3 from 30JUL25.6L200 LGW2300 – 0500+1FNA 7…Freetown, Western Area · FreetownRead Article

Freetown set to be split in two: A bold move or a dangerous mistake? Op ed

Dr Doma: Siera Leone Telegraph: 9 June 2025: The government of Sierra Leone is reportedly preparing to divide the city of Freetown into two separate cities and from all indications, they are only waiting on the President’s signature to make it official. While some see this as a step toward administrative efficiency, others believe it’s a politically driven decision that could create more problems than it solves. This announcement has not gone un…Freetown, Western Area · FreetownRead Article

Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Trade and Industry, AfCFTA Secretariat, and ECA Join Forces to Build National Capacity for AfCFTA Implementation | United Nations Economic Commission for Africa

Language English Freetown, Sierra Leone | 10–13 June 2025 The Ministry of Trade and Industry of Sierra Leone, in collaboration with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), is conducting a four-day capacity building workshop for the National Implementation Committee (NIC) on the AfCFTA. Taking place from 10 to 13 June 2025 in Freetown, with hybrid participation, th…Freetown, Western Area · FreetownRead Article

Sierra Leone Fintech Forum 2.0 | Interswitch Leads Financial Inclusion Drive - Tech

As part of its sustained efforts to accelerate Sierra Leone’s digital finance transformation, Interswitch, one of Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies, in collaboration with the Bank of Sierra Leone (BSL), successfully hosted the second edition of the Sierra Leone Fintech Forum. The Forum brought together key stakeholders across the financial ecosystem to chart a course toward broader access, inclusion, and growth …Freetown, Western Area · FreetownSee the Story

Gambian Lawyers demand protection for Sierra Leone academic and journalist

A letter sent to Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio earlier this week by Attorneys at Modou Drameh and Associates notifying him of Dr Bah’s upcoming trip to Sierra Leone, reads: The Honorable Brigadier (Rtd) Julius Maada Bio President of the Republic of Sierra Leone State House Freetown, Sierra Leone 30 May, 2025 Your Excellency, RE: REQUEST FOR SECURITY GUARANTEES AND PROTECTION ON BEHALF OF DR. CHERNOH ALPHA M. BAH DURING HIS PROPOSED V…Julius Maada Bio · FreetownRead Article

OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT JULIUS MAADA BIO – The Standard Newspaper

Request for security guarantees and protection on behalf of Dr Chernoh Alpha M Bah during his proposed visit to Sierra Leone The Honourable Brigadier (Rtd) Julius Maada BioPresident of the Republic of Sierra LeoneState HouseFreetown, Sierra Leone.Sent via Electronic Mail. 30 May, 2025 Your Excellency,We write on behalf of Dr Chernoh Alpha M Bah, a Sierra Leonean national, currently serving as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Watson Insti…Freetown, Western Area · FreetownRead Article

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