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Sierra Leone appoints first woman football chief
The first female president of Sierra Leone’s football federation said on Monday her election signified the “dawn of a new era” in the sport and vowed to boost the women’s game. Isha Johansen, 48, ran unopposed in Saturday’s election for the presidency of the Sierra Leone Football Association after her rival candidates were all disqualified. […]
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Freetown open to major US Airlines
Sierra Leone’s Transport and Aviation Minister Hon. Leonard Balogun Koroma has said, “the Government of President Ernest Bai Koroma has facilitated the Country to have all what it takes for a major United States Airlines like Delta. and other United States commercial Airlines to operate a direct flight from any Airport in the United States […]
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Lithuania appeals for Sierra Leone’s support
The Government of Luthuania has called for support from the Government of Sierra Leone in their bid for membership to the United Nations Security Council for 2013/2014. (Photo: Deputy High Commissioner & Luthuania Ambassador) The appeal was made by the Luthuania Ambassador to the United Kingdom Her Excellency, Asta Skaisgiryte Liauskiene, when she paid courtesy call […]
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Johansen confirmed as SLFA president
Despite some continued controversy Isha Johansen has been confirmed as the new president of the Sierra Leone Football Association.
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Sierra Leone begins long-awaited constitutional review
The review of Sierra Leone’s constitution, which many consider outdated, was officially launched with the inauguration by President Ernest Bai Koroma of an 80-member committee charged with spearheading the process. Justice Edmond Cowan, former Speaker of Parliament and current Ombudsman, is heading the committee which has 24 months to come up with a draft […]
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Sierra Leone to participate in global immunization conference
Over the past few years, many countries have worked to increase funding for national immunization programs. Their efforts have helped build institutional capacity to run long-term vaccination services and will ultimately enable countries to save millions of lives and speed up economic growth. https://www.thepatrioticvanguard.com/spip.php?article7269
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City of Miami Gardens Councilman Opens Doors of Economic Opportunity for Students Traveling Abroad
City of Miami Gardens, FL – Preparing students to compete and excel in international markets, City of Miami Gardens Councilman Dr. Erhabor Ighodaro will lead a small delegation of students from Miami Gardens to the West African nation of Sierra Leone, July 31 – August 14, 2013. The two-week trip is designed to expose South […]
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Sierra Leone’s Rodney Strasser is relishing Genoa switch
As part of the deal Milan took the other half of the registration of Guinea’s Kevin Constant. Strasser spent signs a five-year deal after struggling to establish himself at Milan. “My desire is to play regularly and I’m excited at the chance of getting that at Genoa,” Strasser told BBC Sport. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23476538
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Fulham Set to Sign Sierra Leonean Teen Star
Birmingham City has reluctantly accepted a transfer request from Sierra Leonean teenage midfielder, Foday Nabay, who is set to join Premier League side, Fulham. The midfielder, who just turned 15, joined the academy at St Andrew’s in August 2006 and last summer accepted the club’s offer of a two-year scholarship.However, the England Under-16 international and […]
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eltic Boss Plans Talks With Bangura Over Euro Clash
Celtic boss Neil Lennon has confirmed he is planning talks with Sierra Leone international, Mohamed ‘Poborsky’ Bangura, ahead of their third round Champions League qualifier against Elfsborg. The Hoops can’t force the Swedish side to omit Bangura – who is on loan to them from Celtic until December – from the ties and coach Lennon […]