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Commuters Express Relief as NP Reduces Fuel Price Across Sierra Leone
A recent drop in fuel prices at the NP fuel station has brought relief to drivers and commuters who depend on fuel for travel. Many are hopeful that prices will continue to fall. Petrol is now being sold at Le25 per liter, while diesel costs Le24...

Miss Albinism Africa 2025 Daniella Garrick and Runner-Up Hamid Return to Sierra Leone After Harare Festival
Daniella Boima Garrick, Miss Albinism Africa 2025, and Hamid, the second runner-up in the men’s category, arrived in Sierra Leone on 30th June 2025 after participating in the African Diversity Festival in Harare, Zimbabwe. Daniella Boima Garrick,...

Femi Claudius-Cole Raises Alarm Over Extortion and Abuse at Security Checkpoints Across Sierra Leone
Femi Claudius-Cole, Chairperson of the Unity Party and a respected voice in civil society, has issued a strong appeal to the Inspector General of Police and other security agencies, decrying what she describes as widespread extortion and...

Nine things to know about the 2025 travel ban and new challenges for immigrants in Minnesota
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Experience Africa 2025 wraps with record engagement, and a clear vision for the future of African tourism
ATTA Events delivers its strongest edition to date, connecting Africa’s leading tourism suppliers with international buyers in London. LONDON – Experience Africa 2025 concluded after three days of impactful meetings, practical knowledge-sharing...

Coalition set sights on taxing luxury air travel to fund climate action
Eight countries including France, Spain and Kenya are pushing for increased taxation on premium air tickets and private jet travel to fund climate action and development. The newly formed “coalition of the willing”, which also includes Barbados,...

Sierra Leone’s Daniella Boima Garrick Crowned Miss Albinism Africa 2025
Daniella Boima Garrick of Sierra Leone has been crowned Miss Albinism Africa 2025. The 21-year-old fashion model and advocate was celebrated for her courage and grace at the inaugural pageant, held on June 28, 2025, as part of the broader African...

Mpox In Sierra Leone: What’s Behind The Recent Surge And Why West Africa Is At R
Source: Dr Jia B. Kangbai As of 17 June 2025, there have been over 4,000 confirmed cases of mpox and 25 deaths in Sierra Leone, raising the possibility that the virus will spread to neighbouring countries and spark a larger outbreak throughout the...

SLFA President Thomas Daddy Brima Accused of Using Football Funds to Pay Government Officials’ Travel
The President of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), Thomas Daddy Brima, is facing criticism after admitting on national television that money meant for football development was allegedly used to pay for government officials and...

Sierra Leone’s High Commissioner Morie Manyeh Celebrates 30 Years of Conservation Success at Tacugama Fundraiser in London
Sierra Leone’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Morie Komba Manyeh, praised the Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary for its significant contributions to conservation during its 30th Anniversary Fundraising Gala held at SOAS University’s Brunei...

Sierra Leone Railway Museum Undergoes Renovation After Fire Outbreak
The Sierra Leone Railway Museum is undergoing renovations in the aftermath of a fire that damaged parts of the historic site several months ago. Restoration efforts are now well underway as the museum works to preserve its valuable collection and...

Nations Push Climate Action With New Taxes On Luxury Air Travel
Home Africa Nations Push Climate Action With New Taxes On Luxury Air Travel The initiative, which was co-signed by Sierra Leone, Benin and Somalia, will get technical support from the European Commission, it added. In a significant step toward...
Sierra Leonean students fear US visa crackdown
The Trump administration's immigration crackdown is not just against people who may be in the United States without permission. It's also about how many foreigners should be allowed into the country. With reports of visa-holding tourists being...

Alert issued as vaccine for Brit travellers for lethal infection 'out of stock in UK'
The vaccine is expected to be out of stock for a number of weeks, Foreign Office website Travel Health Pro today reported Holidaymakers have been alerted to a disruption in the supply of a crucial vaccine, which is expected to be 'unavailable' for...

Eight-country coalition aims to tax luxury air travel
Countries including France, Kenya, Barbados and Spain on Monday launched a coalition to push for taxes on wealthy air passengers to help poorer nations respond to climate change, the French presidency said. The coalition, which also brings...

Lethal infection vaccine 'runs out' for UK travellers as Foreign Office issues alert
Holidaymakers have been issued a warning as a crucial vaccine will be 'unavailable' for the next 2-3 weeks. Sanofi has informed NaTHNaC of an impending disruption in the supply of the yellow fever vaccine Stamaril in the UK. The vaccine is...

The 6 Most Underrated Caribbean Beach Towns You Need to Visit
Most travelers land here with the same idea: find a stretch of sand, park up at a beach club, order something cold, and leave winter behind for a week. And while there’s nothing wrong with that, the beaches in the brochures tend to be crowded,...

Spain, France push jet tax for climate aid.
Joerg Mangelsen from Pexels. A private jet like this could soon face new climate taxes in Europe A new coalition of eight countries, led by Spain and France, has pledged to introduce taxes on luxury air travel, including first-class tickets and...

Idris Elba to Lead Sherbro Island Eco-City Project Backed by Sierra Leone’s Government
Idris Elba is embarking on one of the most ambitious development projects in West Africa, transforming Sierra Leone’s Sherbro Island into a sustainable eco-smart city that will serve as a model for innovation, tourism, and inclusive economic...

Pakistanis now eligible for travel visa-free to 32 countries, here's a list
Pakistan Pakistan Pakistanis now eligible for travel visa-free to 32 countries, here's a list Close Pakistan’s passport now ranks 100th, it marks an improvement from its 113th position in 2021 Updated On: Mon, 30 Jun 2025 13:37:34 PKT ISLAMABAD...