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Ebola Disrupts Diplomacy: The India–Africa Forum Summit (IAFS-IV) has been postponed after an Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa, with India saying it’s “advisable” to convene later—yet officials stress the meeting’s strategic weight for South–South cooperation. Sports Governance: Sierra Leone’s new NSA boss, Mohamed Alphaka Conteh, pledged unity and cooperation with the Ministry of Sports and the SLFA, signaling a more conciliatory leadership style. Banking & Consumer Credit: FirstBank Sierra Leone and Icona London launched “Asset Financing Against Personal Salary,” a salary-based plan to help customers buy home appliances and electronics. Media Safety Push: A new multi-country study finds 1 in 3 media workers experience sexual harassment, and 69% of cases go unreported—raising pressure for stronger newsroom accountability. Health Emergency Watch: WHO has declared the DRC–Uganda Ebola outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, as suspected cases and deaths climb. Energy Strain in Freetown: Blackouts persist as Karpowership output remains far below contract levels amid a government debt dispute and hydro maintenance. Culture & Tourism: Sierra Leone’s One Nation Reggae Festival is set to return to Freetown in late 2026, linking reggae with Atlantic-history heritage sites like Bunce Island.

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May 19, 2026

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The 2nd JMB Leadership Colloquium & African Young Leaders Convergence ends with Calls for New Era of African Leadership

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