Sierra Leone
10 Apr
Addicts in Sierra Leone dig up human bones as part of a recipe to make the drug kush, According to Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio, this has become a national emergency and is slowly moving to other West African countries. In a nationwide address, Bio said Sierra Leone is currently faced with an existential…
5 Apr
Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio said Thursday that drug abuse in the country was a "national emergency", outlining plans to combat a synthetic drug popular with young people.
28 Feb
The Pharmacy Board of Sierra Leone has warned its citizens about the consumption of several herbal products found to contain high levels of sildenafil citrate, a prescription drug used to treat erectile dysfunction and pulmonary arterial hypertension. The herbal products include Coco Samba, Olekoko Akson Bitters, Oga Abeg, and Good Time Natural Herbal Formula. The…
11 Feb
Technology, and Innovations of Sierra Leone, Ms Salima Bah, to drive the “Forge Strategic Partnerships and Collaboration” pillar outlined in the Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan (SRAP 2.0 2024-2027).
27 Nov
Clashes that shook Sierra Leone's capital Freetown on Sunday left 13 dead in the ranks of the army loyal to the government, and were orchestrated by active and retired soldiers, the army spokesperson said Monday.
26 Nov
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has condemned the plot by some individuals to disturb the peace of Sierra Leonians.
26 Nov
A military armoury in Sierra Leone's capital Freetown came under attack on Sunday, the government announced, as it imposed an immediate national curfew.
18 Nov
President of Sierra Leone Julius Bio has commended the Nigeria Government for supporting the developmental growth, progress and restoration of peace to his country. Bio said this on Saturday at the Presidential Lodge, Freetown, while welcoming the UN, Angola, Nigeria and other foreign delegates as Sierra Leone commemorated UN World Day. He said Nigeria was…
16 Sep 2023
The president of Sierra Leone on Friday accused the United States of pressuring him to interfere in his country's June 24 election count, a statement in stark contrast to the concerns Washington has leveled regarding the fairness of the poll.
31 Aug 2023
• Reps flay ‘lack of patriotism’ after training by Nigerian institutions Chairman of the Committee of Chief Medical Directors/Medical Directors of Federal Tertiary Hospitals, Prof. Emem Bassey, yesterday, lamented that the health sector is facing a manpower crisis as professionals leave the country in droves. According to him, other African countries are now poaching Nigerian…
2 Aug 2023
Police officers have arrested several people, including high-ranking soldiers in Sierra Leone, suspected to be planning violent attacks on citizens. This was disclosed by the police in a statement.
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