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abefeoladimeji1October 20, 2026

Mama Salone on The Global Climate Stage Minister Jiwoh and UK Counterpart to Lead COP31 Adaptation Negotiations

India and China aren’t Friends but Nepal wants to Unite them Against Climate Threats

abefeoladimeji1October 20, 2026

By: Navin Singh Khadka Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah used much of his speech at the recent UN General Assembly to warn of the growing threat of climate-related disasters in the Himalayas, recalling the devastating debris floods that struck his country in August. But it was his ambitious proposal to bring together regional rivals India...

Brazil’s Amazon Deforestation hits lowest level on Record

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By: Al Jazeera Staff, AFP and Reuters Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest has fallen to its lowest level since records began in 1988, according to official figures that give a boost to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva days before a presidential run-off. Brazil’s space research agency, Inpe, said on Friday that 3,335 square kilometres...

Deputy Justice Minister Urges Businesses, Creatives to Leverage Intellectual Property for Growth

abefeoladimeji1October 20, 2026

By: Usman Fambuleh Deputy Minister of Justice, Madam Saptieu Elizabeth Saccoh, has challenged Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), startups, creative industry professionals and producer communities to embrace intellectual property (IP) as a strategic business asset to protect their innovations, strengthen their brands and unlock new economic opportunities. Madam Saccoh made the call while delivering...

Vice President Inspects BADEA-Funded Project at Milton Margai Technical University

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Vice President Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, inspected ongoing construction and rehabilitation works at Milton Margai Technical University’s Goderich and Congo Cross campuses, commending the progress made and calling for closer collaboration to ensure timely completion. The visit formed part of President Dr Julius Maada Bio’s directive for the Vice President...

SLMet Breaks Silence on Earthquake Tremors, Urges Sierra Leoneans to Remain Calm

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The Sierra Leone Meteorological Agency (SLMet) has issued an official public update following reports of earthquake tremors felt in different parts of Sierra Leone on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, assuring citizens that investigations are underway to establish the possible implications of an earthquake recorded in the Atlantic Ocean. In a statement dated Wednesday, 14 October...

SLRDRA Presents First-Year Achievements to President Bio, Outlines Plans to Revive Sierra Leone’s Railway Network

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The Sierra Leone Railways Development and Regulatory Authority (SLRDRA) has presented a comprehensive report on its first year of operations to the Office of the President, highlighting significant progress in institutional development, railway infrastructure planning, regulatory reforms and investment mobilization aimed at restoring and modernizing the country’s railway transportation system. The report, submitted to the...

IOM, Partners Commemorate World Mental Health Day in Makeni, Call for Sustained Support

abefeoladimeji1October 20, 2026

The International Organization for Migration (IOM), in collaboration with the Government of Sierra Leone, SUCCEED and Caritas Makeni, with support from the European Union, on Saturday, 10 October 2026, commemorated World Mental Health Day in Makeni, highlighting the importance of psychosocial support, recovery and inclusion for people experiencing mental health challenges. The commemoration began with...

HEALTH TIPS: 8 Things That May Happen When You Eat Avocado Every Day

abefeoladimeji1October 20, 2026

Avocado contains healthy fats, fibre, potassium and essential vitamins. Eating it regularly may benefit your health when combined with a balanced diet. However, portion size matters. Here are eight things that may happen when you eat avocado every day. 1. Your Heart May Benefit Avocado contains monounsaturated fats that may help improve cholesterol levels when...

Sierra Leone Moves to Stop Conflict Before It Erupts

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By: Sulaiman Sesay Sierra Leone is working on a first-of-its-kind national strategy to spot tensions early and prevent them from escalating into violence. The proposed National Prevention Strategy on Conflict Prevention and Sustaining Peace was discussed at a Local Project Appraisal Committee meeting at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) office in Wilberforce, Freetown The...