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Sierra Leone's president uses UN Security Council presidency to urge more seats for Africa

Sierra Leone’s president says Africa cannot wait any longer to get a bigger voice in the United Nations’ most powerful body, the Security Council

The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2024

24 Sierra Leonean soldiers are sentenced to long prison terms for failed coup. One gets 120 years

A Sierra Leonean military court has convicted 24 soldiers of their roles in last year's attempted coup

The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2024

Sierra Leone Soldiers Sentenced For Attempted Coup

24 soldiers in Sierra Leone sentenced for involvement in attempted coup against President Bio, showcasing the country's commitment to justice and stability.

Sierra Leone not long ago still chained mental health patients. A transformation is underway

Abdul Jalloh was the only practicing psychiatrist in Sierra Leone when he took over the country’s sole psychiatric hospital on the outskirts of the capital

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2024

Leader of massive human smuggling operation used 'ladders and tunnels' to sneak thousands across US border, feds say

Abdul Karim Conteh, a national of Sierra Leone, was arrested in Tijuana last week. The U.S. is seeking his extradition

Latin Times · Jul 19, 2024

US Sanctions Migrant Smugglers From Sierra Leone

U.S. Treasury Department sanctions individuals involved in migrant smuggling from Asia and Africa to the U.S., blocking assets and transactions.

Activists hail Sierra Leone child marriage ban, urge action on FGM

Sierra Leone this week adopted a landmark law banning child marriage, a move heralded by rights groups and foreign partners but leaving some activists demanding more action to end pervasive female genital mutilation (FGM) in the country.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 6, 2024

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Sierra Leone Bans Child Marriage To Protect Girls

Sierra Leone takes a stand against child marriage to protect girls' rights, with strict penalties for offenders.

Sierra Leone brings in new law banning child marriage

‘Freedom has come for our women,’ says president

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2024

Sierre Leone grapples with kush crisis as synthetic drug wreaks havoc

Earlier this year, Sierra Leone declared a national emergency on substance abuse, amid rising numbers of people addicted to a synthetic drug called kush. Sold for as little as 20 cents per hit, kush is wreaking havoc among young people. The drug, which is made from a mixture of cannabis…

France 24 · Jun 27, 2024

Namibian Pride: activists hail overturning of law that banned same-sex acts between men.

A top court in Namibia has ruled colonial-era laws banning same-sex relationships were unconstitutional, in a case brought by a local LGBTQ+ activist. Also in the programme, Kenyan protesters call for a national shutdown to oppose new tax hikes. We also visit Sierra Leone's capital Freetown, where a chimpanzee refuge…

France 24 · Jun 21, 2024

Nitazenes Detected In African Drug Markets, Poses Overdose Risk

Recent findings reveal potent synthetic opioids, nitazenes, in African drug consumption, raising overdose concerns.

Highly potent opioids are showing up in drug users in Africa for the first time, report says

A new report has for the first time found traces of highly potent opioids known as nitazenes in drugs consumed in Africa’s retail drug market

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2024

Africa doesn’t have a choice between economic growth and protecting the environment: how they can go hand in hand

Heathrow Airport in the UK currently uses more energy than the entire west African country of Sierra Leone. Despite Africa accounting for less than 4% of all global greenhouse gas emissions, many of its countries face significant threats from climate change, including increased droughts, floods, heat waves and potential crop…

The Conversation · Jun 4, 2024

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The Conversation · Jun 4, 2024

Sierra Leone’s bushmeat markets pose serious health hazards – we studied two for six months to find solutions

You are walking through the bustling centre of Bo, Sierra Leone’s third largest city.

The Independent UK · May 27, 2024

Kush: The synthetic drug ravaging the youth of an African country

Sierra Leone this year declared a war on the cheap synthetic drug, calling it an epidemic and a national threat

Sports Illustrated · May 6, 2024

Kentucky Derby Runner-up Jockey Could Face Disciplinary Action After Video Review

Tyler Gaffalione will do a film review of controversial Kentucky Derby finish.

Sports Illustrated · May 5, 2024

Mystik Dan Delivers Kentucky Derby Victory for the Ages

In one of the tightest finishes in Derby history, Mystik Dan pulled off an upset that will go down in horse racing lore.

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Sports Illustrated · May 3, 2024

Top Two Kentucky Derby Hopefuls Surrounded by Success but Not at Churchill Downs

Chad Brown is one of the most successful trainers in the sport and Mike Repole is one of the most successful owners, yet the Derby has kicked them around plenty.

TechRadar · May 2, 2024

How to watch Kentucky Derby 2024: How to watch it online

With Sierra Leone and Fierceness headlining the field in the 150th edition of the race at Churchill Downs. Here's how to watch a Kentucky Derby 2024 live stream from anywhere.

Tom’s Guide · May 2, 2024

Where to watch Kentucky Derby 2024: live stream horse racing online from anywhere today

Fierceness and Sierra Leone are shaping up as the favorites for the iconic 1.25-mile race at Churchill Downs. Here's how to watch Kentucky Derby 2024 from anywhere.

Fierceness Named Favorite For 150Th Kentucky Derby Milestone Race

Get the latest updates on the 150th Kentucky Derby and Oaks races at Churchill Downs. Fierceness, Sierra Leone, Tarifa, and more in the spotlight!

Cycling News · Apr 23, 2024

West Africa's Wildest Bike Race: Tour de Lunsar Gallery

Stunning images from the 10th edition of the race in Sierra Leone

Bored Panda · Apr 10, 2024

“Zombie Psychoactive” Users Begin Digging Up Graves For Ingredients, Prompting National Emergency

"Before, if we had money, we'd spend it on food or clothes," said one young addict. "Now, we just buy kush. It makes you want to cry, but it's not easy to stop." The post “Zombie Psychoactive” Users Begin Digging Up Graves For Ingredients, Prompting National Emergency first appeared on…

The Times of India · Apr 10, 2024

Why are people digging human graves in this country: All about the bizarre drug "kush"

Social media is buzzing with a new drug, for which human beings are doing a bizzare job. The incident has gained global attention for all wrong reasons.

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