Sierra Leone News
Major Step in Malaria Prevention As Three West African Countries Roll Out Vaccine
- [GAVI] Cotonou/Freetown/Monrovia -- In a significant step forward for malaria prevention in Africa, three countries - Benin, Liberia and Sierra Leone - today launched a large-scale rollout of the life-saving malaria vaccine targeting millions of children across the three West African nations. The vaccine rollout, announced on World Malaria Day, seeks to further scale up vaccine deployment in the African region.Today's launch brings to eight the number of countries on the continent to offer the malaria vaccine as part of the childhood
How to Get Vaccines to Remote Areas? in Sierra Leone They're Delivered By Foot, Boat or Motorbike
- [The Conversation Africa] In Sierra Leone almost 59% of the population live in remote, rural areas. Roads may be non-existent or in bad condition, making it very difficult for rural dwellers to access healthcare. This is one of the key reasons why COVID-19 vaccination rates in the country are low.
Bio Urges Ecowasleaders to Develop Strategy Against Autonomous Weapons
- [Concord] President Julius Maada Bio has urged ECOWAS regional leaders to forge common understanding and develop strategies to address the challenges posed by Autonomous Weapons Systems.
Acting Chief Justice Receives Ecowas Court President, Delegates
- [Concord] The Acting Chief Justice of Sierra Leone, Hon. Justice Nicholas C. Browne-Marke, has received the President of the ECOWAS Court, Hon. Justice Edward Amoako Asante and his delegation in preparation for the forthcoming ECOWAS Court International conference in Sierra Leone.
Sierra Leone's Science Council Given New Lease of Life
- [SciDev.Net] Nairobi -- A pan-African initiative supporting science granting councils has boosted Sierra Leone's National Science, Technology and Innovation Council, helping it gain international recognition and relevance, the Sierra Leonean science council chair has said.
Police Calls for Community Support to Eradicate Kush Epidemic
- [Concord] As a way of combating the Kush menace across the country, the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has braced up to crackdown on individuals involved in the traded.
Army General Explains Death of Bodyguard During Attempted Coup
- [Concord] In a court martial hearing held on Friday, April 5, 2024, Major General Dauda Alpha, stationed at the Commander Joint Force at Cockrill headquarters, provided disturbing testimony regarding the tragic death of his close protection officer, Sergeant Marrah, who he said was beheaded by an RPG bomb exploded by assailants at Murray Town.
President Bio Decorates Eight Brigadier Generals
- [Concord] President Julius Maada Bio has decorated six out of eight newly promoted and commissioned Brigadier Generals of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces, RSLAF, at a ceremony in line with constitutional provisions.
Ferry Captain Remanded for Alleged Murder
- [Concord] Alimamy Sesay, a 50-year-old assistant captain at the PM Ferry, was remanded in custody on Thursday, April 4th, 2024, by Magistrate Santigie Bangura of Pademba Road Court No. 2 for the alleged murder of Osman Sesay.
EU-Backed Initiative - PPRC, International Idea Introduce Political Parties Manual
- [Concord] The launch of the Political Parties' Dispute Resolution Guide, funded by the European Union and facilitated by the Political Parties Regulation Commission (PPRC) in collaboration with International IDEA, marks a significant milestone in Sierra Leone's political landscape.
Controversy Over Kush Fight - Attorney-General, DPP React to IG's Allegations
- [Concord] Expressing frustrations over the lack of proper coordination in the fight against drug abuse in the country, the Inspector General of Police, William Fayia Sellu made several allegations against state institutions, including Sierra Leone's Airport and Sea Port as places where illegal drugs are smuggled into the country.
Recaptured On the Act - Armed Robbers Caught After Escaping 88-Year Sentences
- [Concord] In a stark reminder of the repercussions of the November 26 prison break, the Sierra Leone Police last week apprehended three notorious armed robbers who had previously been serving lengthy 88-year sentences.
Kush Might Annihilate Sierra Leone's Youthful Population
- [Concord] At around 8:25 am, Tuesday 26th March 2024, this medium went to the Hastings Community, Western Area Rural, were youths crammed into a shack shrouded in Kush smoke.
#london2lagosbyroad - Nubi Speaks of Accident in Cote d'Ivoire, Denial of Entry Into Sierra Leone, Other Challenges
- [Premium Times] Ms Nubi said the most difficult and longest border delay she experienced was in Liberia, noting that "the Sahara Desert has one of the best roads I drove on, Guinea has one of the worst roads."
Global Deployment of Rapid Diagnostic Tests to Boost Fight Against Cholera
- [GAVI] Geneva/New York -- More than 1.2 million cholera rapid diagnostic tests will be shipped to 14 countries in largest-ever global deployment, with the first shipment landing today in Malawi. This first official deployment of tests through Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, will improve timely detection and monitoring of outbreaks, effectiveness of vaccination campaigns in response to current outbreaks, and targeting of future preventive vaccination efforts. The global cholera rapid diagnostic test procurement programme is a
Sierra Leone Declares Drug Abuse 'National Emergency'
- [DW] Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio has vowed to combat the polydrug kush, saying that drug abuse in the West African nation is a "national emergency."
Will Sierra Leone's Leaders Clamp Down On Kush?
- [DW] As the polydrug kush -- also known as K2 -- increasingly threatens the public health of young Sierra Leoneans, religious and development leaders want the government to take the crisis more seriously.
IWD - Wakanow Group Goes Purple, Offers Special Discounts in Celebration of Women
- [Concord] - March 6, 2024 - Wakanow, Africa's leading travel technology company, announces support for International Women's Day 2024 by adopting the iconic colour purple across its digital channels. In a bold statement of solidarity, Wakanow's website banner and logo will turn purple from 12:00 AM on Friday, March 8th, aligning with the global celebration of women's achievements and progress.
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