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Sierra Leone Injects $10 Million into Shelter Afrique Capital During IsDB Annual Meetings

June 23, 2026
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At the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Annual Meetings in Baku, Sierra Leone inked a $10 million capital deal to boost its stake in Shelter Afrique Development Bank, reinforcing its commitment to regional housing and infrastructure finance. Finance Minister Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura, heading Sierra Leone’s delegation at the 2026 gathering, finalized the agreement with BADEA President Abdullah KH Almusaibeeh…

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Niger Formally Submits ICC Withdrawal Request

June 23, 2026
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The military government of Niger has formally submitted its application to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, the tribunal confirmed on Tuesday. This official filing comes nine months after Niger, along with fellow Sahel nations Mali and Burkina Faso, first publicized their intention to leave. All three countries are governed by military juntas that took power through coups between…

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APC Holds Final Rites for Late National Chairman Minkailu Mansaray

June 22, 2026
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The All People’s Congress (APC) is conducting the funeral of its National Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hon. Alhaji Minkailu Mansaray, today, 22nd June 2026. The burial is the culmination of several days of solemn commemorative events drawing party faithful, supporters, and dignitaries from across Sierra Leone. Mansaray passed away on June 15 in Dakar, Senegal. His remains were…

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Dutch PM Demands EU Pressure on Sierra Leone to Extradite ‘Bolle Jos’

June 20, 2026
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Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten has called on the European Union to escalate diplomatic and economic pressure on Sierra Leone to secure the extradition of convicted drug trafficker Jos Leijdekkers, the fugitive known as “Bolle Jos.” Speaking after high‑level talks in Brussels, Jetten urged all 27 member states to leverage their collective influence, pointing to Freetown’s significant reliance on…

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APC Leadership and Mansaray Family Thank President Bio for Compassionate Support

June 19, 2026
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On Thursday, a high-level delegation representing the All People’s Congress (APC) and the immediate family of the late Hon. Alhaji Minkailu Mansaray visited State House to personally thank President Julius Maada Bio for his assistance following the politician’s passing. The late Hon. Mansaray died on Tuesday in Dakar, Senegal. APC Acting Chairman Hon. Osman Foday Yansaneh led the delegation…

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