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Climate change had major role in triggering Nepal floods, scientists say

abefeoladimeji1September 18, 2026

The combined toll from the deadly incident now stands at 1,446 people dead and at least 6,669 missing. Scientists say climate change was a core contributing factor in last month’s deadly glacial mountain collapse that flooded parts of Nepal and Tibet, killing more than 1,400 people and leaving thousands still missing. Researchers from the World Weather Attribution...

NRA Boss Kanneh Engages Oil Marketing Companies Over Revenue Concerns

abefeoladimeji1September 18, 2026

National Revenue Authority (NRA) Commissioner General Abu Martin Kanneh has held his maiden stakeholder engagement with Managing Directors and representatives of Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) operating in Sierra Leone. The engagement, held on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Rensis House on Gloucester Street in Freetown, provided an opportunity for the newly appointed Commissioner General to...

SLRSA Sets Deadline for Replacement of Worn-Out Vehicle Number Plates

abefeoladimeji1September 18, 2026

The Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) has announced that all vehicles with worn-out, damaged, defaced or illegible number plates must replace them with the current standard plates issued by the Authority, effective January 2027. In a public notice released today, the SLRSA stated that the move forms part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen...

World Bank Group Mobilizes Record Private Capital for Developing Countries, Driving Job Creation

abefeoladimeji1September 18, 2026

WASHINGTON, September 17, 2026 The World Bank Group mobilized more private capital in fiscal year 2026 than in any year in its history and issued a record volume of guarantees, delivering on a goal shareholders and clients have pressed for years: putting more private capital to work alongside its own financing and expertise in developing...

Sierra Leone at the 4th UNESCO Global Forum on AI Ethics: “We Will Not Rush What Must Last”

abefeoladimeji1September 18, 2026

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia When the world’s policymakers gathered in Riyadh for the 4th UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence, the pressure was unmistakable: enact AI laws, and enact them fast. But Sierra Leone’s representative arrived with a different message one that stopped conversations and started debates. “We have chosen not...

Chinese Embassy Celebrates 77th Independence Anniversary

abefeoladimeji1September 18, 2026

By: The Nature Newspaper On Wednesday, 16th September 2026, the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Sierra Leone hosted a grand reception to mark the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. The elegant event, held at the Chinese Embassy in Freetown, brought together nearly 400 distinguished guests in...

NASSIT DG Embarks on Nationwide Tour

abefeoladimeji1September 18, 2026

The newly appointed Director General of the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT), Chernor Mamoud Jalloh, on Monday, 14th September 2026, commenced a week-long operational tour to all NASSIT Regional, Operational and Investment sites across the country. The first stop was at the NASSIT Sub-Office in Kono District, during which Mr Jalloh assured staff...

President Bio Leaves for UNGA this Week

abefeoladimeji1September 18, 2026

His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio is expected to depart Freetown this week to attend the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Ahead of the UNGA High-Level Week, President Bio is expected to participate in high-level summits and engage bilateral partners on the fringes of the General Assembly. The President...

Bololo Community Swallowed by the Sea!

abefeoladimeji1September 18, 2026

By: The Nature Newspaper Action needed to Protect the Next in Line Coastal erosion and sand extraction threaten Sierra Leones coastline. Communities fear they could be next. Follow Shout Climate Change Africa on YouTube or Facebook to watch the video documentary titled “Freetown Sea Level Rising Threats” for details on Bololo community’s disappearance. What once...