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WHO downgrades Mpox from international emergency after cases decline
Firstpost
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September 5, 2025
The World Health Organization has declared that mpox is no longer a global health emergency, following sustained declines in cases across Africa. While infections have dropped, experts warn continued vigilance and investment are crucial to protect...
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 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...
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...
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...
"Travel Inequality": U.S. Tourism Fast Lane Stays Shut To Visitors From One Region
The Travel
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September 7, 2025
As the United States recently decided to review its approximately 55 million visa holders for violations, which includes travelers with tourist visas, it seems the country is cracking down on who it allows to visit. The move also comes at a time...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
ECOWAS member states adopt new measures to fight human trafficking
Daily Trust
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September 8, 2025
ECOWAS member states have agreed to strengthen anti-trafficking efforts, expand victim support, and integrate child protection into their national action plans. These decisions were reached after the body’s 17th Annual Review Meeting of 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...
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...
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 /...
2025 Africa U18 Youth Cup: Nigeria settle for bronze in beach
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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September 7, 2025
Nigeria’s girls’ team clinched the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa U18 Beach Volleyball Youth Development Cup held in Banjul on Saturday. The Nigerian team defeated Morocco 2-0 (21-7, 21-12) in the third-place match after a narrow 2-1 (16-21,...
Furor in Sierra Leone over power- sharing plans being put together by President Maada Bio
Cocorioko
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September 2, 2025
Why We MUST REJECT Power-Sharing? (Episode I) By Mira Dumbuya : Former Sierra Leone Police Superintendent 🛑 1. Self-Protection Masquerading as Reform: These laws are often designed not to empower others, but to shield the ruling elite from...