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Viral recruitment by Air Sierra Leone, fake

Claim: Application Portal posted a viral link on Facebook, alleging that Air Sierra Leone is recruiting new staff. Verdict: False! DUBAWA’s investigation proved that the website is malicious. Also, the Head of Media for Air Sierra Leone confirmed that there’s no ongoing recruitment by the airline. Full Text In Africa, the promise of employment is …Facebook · Freetown Read Article

Tackling The Global Surgery Crisis In West Africa

Sierra Leone – When 10-month-old baby Memunatu arrived at the Global Mercy (www.MercyShips.org), a state-of-the-art hospital ship, her tiny face was burdened by the weight of a large tumor on her neck. This tumor affected her ability to swallow, eat, speak, and even cry. Her mother, Aminata, was referred to several doctors who were unable to help. All it took was one encounter, one surgeon’s expertise, to change their lives forever for the bette…Hospitals · Freetown Read Article

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Ministry of Defence Sign Landmark MOU to Empower Sierra Leone’s Youth – Cocorioko

*Ministry of Youth Affairs and Ministry of Defence Sign Landmark MOU to Empower Sierra Leone’s Youth* *MOYA Freetown, 3rd November 2025.* A landmark partnership aimed at fostering national development and empowering Sierra Leone’s young people has been sealed between the Ministry of Youth Affairs and the Ministry of Defence and Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF). The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed at the Defence Headquar…Freetown, Western Area · Freetown Read Article

One Nation Reggae Festival :Sierra Leone prepares for a Celebration of Roots and Rhythm

The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs has officially unveiled the logo for the One Nation Reggae Festival, confirming the government’s readiness to stage the weeklong celebration of music, culture and diaspora ties from 25 to 30 November 2025. The logo reveal, presented at a formal event attended by senior ministry officials and cultural stakeholders, precedes a programme structured to fuse Sierra Leonean and Caribbean cultural expression…Freetown, Western Area · Freetown Read Article

On redistricting Freetown: Presidential advisers meet Mayor Aki- Sawyer and team – Cocorioko

By Yvonne Aki- Sawyer On Wednesday 15th October 2025 a team of five Presidential Advisors, led by Prof Alpha Wurie, engaged myself, Deputy Mayor Kweku Lisk Esq and a cross section of Councilors on the evolution of the plans presented by the Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs at the Public Consultation held at Freetown City Council on 18th September 2025. Prof Wurie explained that the proposed plans were now for the creation of th…World Bank · Freetown Read Article

FCC Resumes Burial Operations Amid Rising Deaths in Freetown – Cocorioko

*FCC Resumes Burial Operations Amid Rising Deaths in Freetown* By John Baimba Sesay As part of our ongoing commitment to preserving dignity and protecting public health, the Freetown City Council (FCC) burial team on Monday, 27 October 2025, recovered six bodies from various locations across the city and ensured their respectful burial. Screenshot Although FCC does not hold the formal mandate for corpse collection, the Council has resumed this w…Health · Freetown Read Article

Mercy Ships’ First Female Pediatric Surgeon Saves Children's Lives Across Africa

Freetown – As the first female African pediatric surgeon to volunteer with Mercy Ships (www.MercyShips.org), Dr. Justina Seyi-Olajide is breaking barriers and making history. Not only does she deliver life-changing surgeries, but she also challenges the status quo of surgical care across West Africa. A bold and brilliant pediatric surgeon from Nigeria, Dr. Seyi-Olajide, brings more than 13 years of experience to the Global Mercy, the world’s lar…Freetown, Western Area · Freetown Read Article

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Viral recruitment by Air Sierra Leone, fake

Tackling The Global Surgery Crisis In West Africa

*Ministry of Youth Affairs and Ministry of Defence Sign Landmark MOU to Empower Sierra Leone’s Youth* – Cocorioko

HRW Report Condemns Obstetric Violence in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone’s tech startups poised for growth says new report

Freetown Takes Root in the Future - Vincenzo Giardina

One Nation Reggae Festival :Sierra Leone prepares for a Celebration of Roots and Rhythm

On redistricting Freetown: Presidential advisers meet Mayor Aki- Sawyer and team – Cocorioko

*FCC Resumes Burial Operations Amid Rising Deaths in Freetown* – Cocorioko

Mercy Ships’ First Female Pediatric Surgeon Saves Children's Lives Across Africa

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Viral recruitment by Air Sierra Leone, fake

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*Ministry of Youth Affairs and Ministry of Defence Sign Landmark MOU to Empower Sierra Leone’s Youth* – Cocorioko

HRW Report Condemns Obstetric Violence in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone’s tech startups poised for growth says new report

Freetown Takes Root in the Future - Vincenzo Giardina

One Nation Reggae Festival :Sierra Leone prepares for a Celebration of Roots and Rhythm

On redistricting Freetown: Presidential advisers meet Mayor Aki- Sawyer and team – Cocorioko

*FCC Resumes Burial Operations Amid Rising Deaths in Freetown* – Cocorioko

Mercy Ships’ First Female Pediatric Surgeon Saves Children's Lives Across Africa

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Ministry of Youth Affairs and Ministry of Defence Sign Landmark MOU to Empower Sierra Leone’s Youth – Cocorioko

FCC Resumes Burial Operations Amid Rising Deaths in Freetown – Cocorioko

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Ministry of Youth Affairs and Ministry of Defence Sign Landmark MOU to Empower Sierra Leone’s Youth – Cocorioko

FCC Resumes Burial Operations Amid Rising Deaths in Freetown – Cocorioko