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From Idea to Impact: How OSVP transformed one innovator’s journey

May 15, 2026

Edward Kamara, 2025 Orange Social Venture Prize winner, shares how his startup MiBuks was transformed by that singular opportunity and calls on young Sierra Leonean innovators to apply for the 2026 edition.

https://fritongpost.com/youth-and-gender-initiatives-drive-social-change-across-sierra-leone/

Sierra Leone confirms measles outbreak with 41 cases recorded so far

May 14, 2026

Health authorities confirm 41 measles cases across Sierra Leone, with Freetown hardest hit. Officials urge vigilance, vaccination, and early reporting as response teams intensify containment efforts.

Nigeria ex-power minister jailed 75 years for $24.6m fraud

May 13, 2026

A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced former Nigerian Power Minister Saleh Mamman to 75 years in prison in absentia, ordering his arrest and asset forfeiture after a $24.6 million corruption conviction.

Tech queen Richlyn Turay urges young women to seize OSVP 2026

May 12, 2026

Crowned Tech Queen of OSVP 2025, Richlyn Turay shares how she transformed an idea into a digital education platform called Smart College, encouraging young Sierra Leonean women to take their chances in this year’s Orange Social Venture Prize competition, assuring them of mentorship, funding, and innovation support.

Mogbwemo Queens clinch third straight title to qualify for CAF Women’s Champions League

May 10, 2026

Mogbwemo Queens secured their third league title with a 100 percent unbeaten run, thrashing Ascentonians 6-0 in their last game to qualify for the CAF Women’s Champions League, while cementing their dominance in Sierra Leone women’s football.

Dutch-Moroccan Mocro Maffia network linked to Europe’s largest cocaine haul

May 9, 2026

Spanish authorities intercepted an Arconian vessel that left Freetown port on April 22, seizing a record 30 tonnes of cocaine with an estimated street value of €812.2 million. The shipment has been linked to the Mocro Maffia syndicate with reported ties to the Dutch druglord hiding in Sierra Leone.

https://fritongpost.com/spanish-police-intercepts-large-cocaine-shipment-linked-to-freetown-route/

Spanish police intercept large cocaine shipment linked to Freetown route

May 5, 2026

Spanish authorities have intercepted a ship carrying up to 40 tonnes of cocaine off the Canary Islands in what could be one of the largest drug seizures in history. The vessel, which departed from Freetown, Sierra Leone, highlights the growing role of West Africa in global narcotics trafficking networks targeting Europe.

https://fritongpost.com/political-reforms-gain-momentum-as-sierra-leone-pushes-for-stronger-democratic-institutions/

APC calls for laying of Tripartite Report in parliament

May 4, 2026

While announcing an end to its governance boycott, Sierra Leone’s main opposition party calls for the tabling of the Agreement for National Unity and the Tripartite Committee Report in parliament, stating that doing so would ensure compliance with their implementation. Additionally, the APC is advocating for the creation of a standing electoral committee, a move currently facing opposition from the ruling SLPP.

Sierra Leone drops 23 places in World Press Freedom Index

May 4, 2026

Sierra Leone has fallen 23 places to 79th in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index, with RSF citing rising press freedom violations, restricted access to information, and growing digital threats. Journalists continue to face harassment, legal risks, and election-related violence, prompting SLAJ to call for stronger constitutional protections for media freedom.

For Every Generation, Vaccines Work — Securing Africa’s Health Future

April 30, 2026

First Lady Fatima Bio and fellow continental leaders are calling for renewed commitment to immunization as Africa Vaccination Week highlights vaccines’ life-saving impact across generations. While progress continues, millions of children remain unvaccinated due to gaps in access, trust, and financing, prompting urgent calls for stronger health systems, community engagement, and sustained investment to ensure equitable vaccine coverage across Africa.

From Idea to Impact: How OSVP transformed one innovator’s journey

Sierra Leone confirms measles outbreak with 41 cases recorded so far

Health authorities confirm 41 measles cases across Sierra Leone, with Freetown hardest hit. Officials urge vigilance, vaccination, and early reporting as response teams intensify containment efforts.

Nigeria ex-power minister jailed 75 years for $24.6m fraud

Tech queen Richlyn Turay urges young women to seize OSVP 2026

Mogbwemo Queens clinch third straight title to qualify for CAF Women’s Champions League

From Idea to Impact: How OSVP transformed one innovator’s journey

Sierra Leone confirms measles outbreak with 41 cases recorded so far

Nigeria ex-power minister jailed 75 years for $24.6m fraud

Tech queen Richlyn Turay urges young women to seize OSVP 2026

Mogbwemo Queens clinch third straight title to qualify for CAF Women’s Champions League

Dutch-Moroccan Mocro Maffia network linked to Europe’s largest cocaine haul

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Dutch-Moroccan Mocro Maffia network linked to Europe’s largest cocaine haul

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APC calls for laying of Tripartite Report in parliament

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From Idea to Impact: How OSVP transformed one innovator’s journey

Sierra Leone confirms measles outbreak with 41 cases recorded so far

Nigeria ex-power minister jailed 75 years for $24.6m fraud

Tech queen Richlyn Turay urges young women to seize OSVP 2026

Mogbwemo Queens clinch third straight title to qualify for CAF Women’s Champions League

Dutch-Moroccan Mocro Maffia network linked to Europe’s largest cocaine haul