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How visa pause has kept dozens of international students out of class at this university
MLive - Michigan
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September 5, 2025
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Kofi, an international student from Ghana, said he’s excited to live on Calvin University’s peaceful West Michigan campus this fall. Now a junior, he was drawn to the university’s science programming and financial aid offerings,...
Sierra Leone’s High Commissioner Visits Liberian Embassy in Abuja
Liberian Observer
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The High Commissioner of the Republic of Sierra Leone in Abuja, Nigeria, and Chairman of the ECOWAS Permanent Committee, His Excellency Julius F. Sandy paid an official courtesy visit to the Liberian Embassy today. During the visit, His Excellency...
Mpox no longer international health emergency but remains concern in Africa
Al Jazeera
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September 5, 2025
Published On 5 Sep 20255 Sep 2025 Mpox is no longer an international health emergency, the World Health Organization (WHO) chief has said after experts reported a decline in infections from the dangerous disease in hot spots across Africa. There...
Mpox no longer an international health emergency: WHO chief
BDNews24
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Published : 05 Sep 2025, 07:53 PM Updated : 05 Sep 2025, 07:53 PM Mpox no longer represents an international health emergency, the World Health Organization chief said on Friday. The viral infection spreads through close contact and typically...
Mpox no longer an international health emergency: WHO
Jimboomba Times
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September 5, 2025
"This decision is based on sustained declines in cases and as in the Democratic Republic of Congo and in other affected countries including Burundi, Sierra Leone and Uganda," Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said.
Cannibalism was a frightening fact in Sierra Leone during the 1967 General Elections
Cocorioko
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September 2, 2025
Screenshot By Yankuba Kai- Samba Many youngsters today, who were not around before the 1967 general election, are peddling the misleading information that there were no ritual killings of young girls, who were vigin by politicians and their...
JUST IN: Prominent Young Lawyer Reportedly Passes Away
Sierraloaded
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September 5, 2025
The legal and media fraternity in Sierra Leone has been thrown into mourning following reports of the sudden passing of young lawyer, Barrister Jamil Sesay. The cause of death remains unknown at this time. Sesay, who was serving as a barrister and...
SLPP Publicity Secretary Reaffirms Party Unity Ahead of 2028 Elections
Sierraloaded
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September 5, 2025
The National Publicity Secretary of the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP), Moses Mambu, has reassured party members and the general public that the new executive committee is fully committed to restoring internal cohesion within the party. He...
WHO Chief Lifts Mpox International Health Emergency
Channels TV
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September 5, 2025
Mpox no longer represents a global public health emergency, the WHO said Friday, following a steady decline in cases and deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo and other affected countries. The World Health Organization declared a “public...
Mpox no longer an international health emergency, says WHO chief
The Gazette - Colorado
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By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA (Reuters) -Mpox no longer represents a international health emergency, the World Health Organization chief said on Friday. The viral infection spreads through close contact and typically causes flu-like symptoms and...
Guinea-Bissau vs Sierra Leone Prediction and Betting Tips | 4th September 2025
Sportskeeda
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September 3, 2025
Guinea-Bissau host Sierra Leone at the Estádio 24 de Setembro on Thursday in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Ranked 131st in the world, the Djurtus are currently trailing in fifth place of Group A with only six points from as many games. Their...
Eagles look to build momentum against Sierra Leone
New Era
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Today, the Capricorn Eagles will take to the field for their third match in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier, as they face Sierra Leone at 09h30 at the HP Oval in Windhoek. The stakes are high for Namibia, who must continue their...
Sierra Leone Passport scandal : A national betrayal
Cocorioko
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September 2, 2025
Screenshot Sierra Leone’s Passport Scandal: A National Betrayal By: Albert David. Subscribe to my Youtube Chanel “Salone Lens TV “. In a deeply troubling development, Sierra Leone finds itself at the epicenter of a scandal that threatens the very...
The only way to get rid of Maada Bio in Sierra Leone : A strong and serious opposition and people’s action
Cocorioko
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September 3, 2025
Screenshot By Kabs Kanu I had a bitter and splenetic argument today with a colleague in the diplomatic field who is following closely what is happening in Sierra Leone. He has also been reading my articles in COCORIOKO and Facebook. He told me...
ECOWAS Fact-Finding Mission in Sierra Leone over border dispute with Guinea
Sierra Leone Telegraph
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September 2, 2025
Amin Kef Sesay: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 2 September 2025: A high-level fact-finding delegation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)on August 26, 2025 commenced engagements with the Government of Sierra Leone over the...
EU contributes 9M euros for groundbreaking biodiversity and community development projects in Sierra Leone
World Food Programme
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FREETOWN, Sierra Leone – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has received a EUR 9 million contribution from the European Union (EU) to launch a transformative three-year project aimed at reducing biodiversity loss and improving the...
President Ruto accepts credentials of 9 envoys, pledges to advance mutual interests
Citizen TV Kenya
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September 3, 2025
President William Ruto meets with nine envoys at State House on September 3, 2025. Photo/PCS Audio By Vocalize President William Ruto has received and accepted the credentials of nine envoys beginning their tour of duty in Kenya. at State House,...
Why Sierra Leone’s main opposition APC must confront electoral justice to heal, unify, and prepare for power – Op ed
Sierra Leone Telegraph
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September 2, 2025
Mohamed Gibril Sesay: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 2 September 2025: Let me start with a simple observation: politics in Sierra Leone is rarely black and white. The Electoral Justice (EJ) issue is no exception. It sits in the middle of a web of...
Kao Denero Praises President Bio Over Guinea President amidst Yenga Dispute
Sierraloaded
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September 4, 2025
In a recent Facebook post, renowned hip-hop artist Kao Denero expressed his admiration for Sierra Leone’s President Bio while playfully imitating Guinea’s President Dumbuya in the context of the ongoing Yenga dispute between the two nations....
Secondary school principals in Sierra Leone say Maada Bio’s Free Education Scheme is a big lie
Cocorioko
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September 2, 2025
SECONDARY SCHOOL PRINCIPALS IN SIERRA LEONE SAY MAADA BIO’S FREE EDUCATION PROGRAM IS A BIG LIE THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF PRINCIPALS OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS AND NATIONAL COUNCIL OF HEAD TEACHERS, SIERRA LEONE. +23276-643612/ +23278-024120 /...