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🇸🇱 FULL TRANSCRIPT: INDEPENDENCE DAY BROADCAST BY HIS EXCELLENCY, DR. JULIUS MAADA BIO, PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SIERRA LEONE ON SUNDAY, 27th APRIL 2025
My Fellow Sierra Leoneans; 1. It has been sixty-four years since our forbearers courageously led our beloved country to the shores of freedom and self-determination. They envisioned a Sierra Leone where every citizen could thrive in unity, freedom and justice. 2. Today, as we commemorate the 64th anniversary of our country’s independence, it is remarkable…
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Assassination Attempt on Ibrahim Traoré Thwarted: Foreign Nationals and Explosives Plot Uncovered in Burkina Faso
On April 6, 2025, Burkina Faso’s transitional president, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, survived a significant assassination attempt, marking the 18th such incident since he assumed power in 2022. The plot, involving both military personnel and civilians, was thwarted by Traoré’s close protection team before it could be executed citeturn0search9. Arrests and Foreign Involvement In the aftermath,…
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🇱🇷Liberia: ‘Don’t Risk Jail or Deportation’
The United States Embassy in Monrovia has issued a strong warning to Liberians contemplating illegal entry or remaining unlawfully in the United States, cautioning that such actions could result in jail time, deportation, and permanent visa bans. In a press release issued on Monday, U.S. Ambassador to Liberia, Mark Toner, said the U.S. government is…
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🇬🇭Ghana: Nigerian boxer Gabriel Olanrewagu collapses in ring at Bukom arena
A tragic incident occurred at the Bukom Boxing Arena on Saturday night during the Bel 7Star Ghana Professional Boxing League when Nigerian boxer Gabriel Aluwasegun Olanrewagu collapsed in the ring while facing off against 22-year-old Ghanaian contender Jonathan Mbanugu. Despite immediate medical assistance, Gabriel was taken to the hospital, where he unfortunately succumbed to his…
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🇸🇳 General Kandé Fights Back: Former Army Chief Challenges Coup Allegations in Court
Dakar, Senegal – Nine months after his dramatic dismissal by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, former army chief General Kandé has taken legal action to clear his name. The decorated military officer is challenging statements made by a former corporal, who alleged that Kandé had been involved in a plot to overthrow the government. The accusations,…
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🇸🇳 Senegal Faces Potential Delay in IMF Support Due to Debt Data Concerns
Senegal’s efforts to restore financial support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) may face delays as the global lender seeks clarification on how the country’s debt data was misreported for years. This development comes at a crucial time for the West African nation, which is navigating economic challenges while preparing for a contentious presidential election.…
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🇸🇱 Pakistan Foils $10 Million Tramadol Smuggling Operation Bound for Sierra Leone
In a significant operation, Pakistani authorities have thwarted an attempt to smuggle 5.6 million Tramadol tablets, valued at approximately Rs2.8 billion (US$10 million), destined for Sierra Leone. Details of the Seizure The Collectorate of Customs Enforcement in Karachi intercepted the shipment, which had been falsely declared as towels. Upon thorough inspection at the Qasim International…
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🇸🇱 Sierra Leone’s Immigration Chief Fired Over Alleged Ties to Fugitive Drug Lord
In a recent development that has sent shockwaves through Sierra Leone’s political landscape, President Julius Maada Bio dismissed the nation’s Chief Immigration Officer, Alusine Kanneh. This action followed the release of footage depicting Kanneh receiving a birthday gift from Johannes Leijdekkers, a notorious Dutch drug lord and one of Europe’s most wanted fugitives. The Controversial…
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🇨🇮 Ivory Coast Opposition Unites for 2025 Showdown
Ivorian Opposition Unites to Demand Electoral Reform Ahead of 2025 Elections Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – As Côte d’Ivoire approaches its pivotal October 2025 presidential election, opposition parties have set aside their differences to form a united front against President Alassane Ouattara’s ruling camp. Their primary demand: comprehensive electoral reform to ensure a transparent, fair, and…
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🇱🇷 Clashes Between Liberia’s Armed Forces and Police in Monrovia: Timeline, Causes, and Consequences
In late February 2025, Monrovia, Liberia’s capital, witnessed a series of alarming clashes between the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) and the Liberia National Police (LNP), raising concerns about internal security and inter-agency relations. February 23, 2025: Initial Altercation The tensions began on Sunday, February 23, when an AFL soldier, riding a motorcycle in a…
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