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Former Liberian Goalkeeper Melvin King Reportedly Dies in Côte d’Ivoire

Monrovia — Former Liberian goalkeeper Melvin King has reportedly died in Côte d’Ivoire, according to reports coming from the country. King is said to have died several days ago, although details surrounding his death remain unclear at this time. Reports indicate that the former goalkeeper’s…

FAWAZ RANDCEM Cement Gains Market Confidence as Sierra Leone’s Construction Sector Expands

  Sierra Leone’s growing investment in housing, commercial facilities and public infrastructure has increased the need for dependable building materials. Responding to this demand, FAWAZ Building Materials is promoting RANDCEM 42.5R Cement as a reliable product for contractors, engineers, developers, masons and homeowners. Construction activity…

GAVI commits additional funding for Ebola response

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 21 August 2026: Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance (Gavi) has announced additional funding to support Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak response. New funding of US$7 million will be deployed to provide 70,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine through the global Ebola vaccine stockpile….

MTHE Bids Farewell to 26 Sierra Leonean Scholarship Awardees Bound for Hungary

  The Ministry of Technical and Higher Education (MTHE) has officially bid farewell to 26 Sierra Leonean students awarded scholarships under the 2026/2027 Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme. The beneficiaries are expected to pursue undergraduate, Master’s and Doctoral programmes at various universities in Hungary. During a…

SLURC Hands Over Climate Resilient Housing Upgrades in Moyiba

  The Sierra Leone Urban Research Centre (SLURC) formally handed over four upgraded climate resilient homes to beneficiaries in the Moyiba informal settlement as part of efforts to demonstrate affordable ways of improving housing resilience to climate change. The ceremony was held on Thursday, August…