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Ukraine’s Zelenskiy Says First Grain Ship ‘Nothing’, Economy in Coma

Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskiy dismissed the importance of the first grain export shipment from his country since Russia invaded, saying it was carrying a fraction of the crop Kyiv must sell to help salvage its shattered economy. His downbeat comments, via video to students in Australia on Wednesday, came as…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Sierra Leone doctors strike over pay, fuel allowances

Doctors across Sierra Leone began an indefinite strike on Monday to protest low pay and lack of benefits, leaving dozens of patients in hospital waiting rooms in need of care.

Reuters

1st Ship Carrying Ukrainian Grain Leaves the Port of Odesa

The first ship carrying Ukrainian grain set off from the port of Odesa on Monday under a deal brokered by the United Nations and Turkey that is expected to release large stores of Ukrainian crops to foreign markets and ease a growing hunger crisis. The Sierra Leone-flagged cargo ship Razoni…

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Saudi Companies to Submit Bids for Development Projects in Sierra Leone

The Saudi Development Fund informed the private sector about tenders for the establishment of the Technical University and the Kailahun District in Sierra Leone. The move is part of the initiative to develop local content in the procurement of development projects to support Saudi companies abroad. According to information obtained…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Sierra Leone backs bill to legalise abortion and end colonial-era law

Country hails ‘monumental step’ towards expanding reproductive rights at a time when the US has overturned them

The Guardian - UK

Match-fixing investigation launched as 187 goals scored across two games in Sierra Leone

Two first division football matches in Sierra Leone after being investigated after a remarkable 187 goals were scored.

Evening Standard

Gastronomy gong given to Fulani chef supporting women in West Africa

Fatmata Binta has tried many different jobs, but this one definitely fits her like a glove. The chef, born in Sierra Leone, now based in Ghana has placed Fulani cuisine at the heart of her pop-up restaurant and a foundation for women in rural areas of West Africa. For her…

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Welsh war surgeon helping to save lives on the frontline in war-torn Ukraine

Dr David Nott has worked in some of the dangerous conflict zones in the world including Afghanistan, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Chad, Iraq, Libya, Haiti, Gaza and Syria

Wales Online

Poor countries forced to cut public spending to pay debts, campaigners say

Exclusive: Debt Justice calls on UK to use power to make private lenders take part in effective relief scheme

The Guardian - UK

Soaring living costs in Sierra Leone could push children out of education

In March, the price of fuel rose from 12,000 leones to 15,000 leones which has seen food, public transport and other basic commodities become more expensive

Evening Standard

Nigeria 2-1 Sierra Leone: Victor Osimhen powers Super Eagles to unconvincing AFCON qualifier victory

Nigeria flattered to deceive in their AFCON qualifier win over Sierra Leone on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Nigeria 2-1 Sierra Leone LIVE! Osimhen goal - AFCON qualifier result, match stream and latest updates today

Nigeria vs Sierra Leone - LIVE!

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Nigeria vs Sierra Leone: AFCON qualifier prediction, kick off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h today

Nigeria host Sierra Leone today to begin their qualification campaign for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

Evening Standard

Hundreds of runners brave 30C heat for Sierra Leone marathon in aid of Street Child

The UK charity has now built more than 700 schools in some of the most remote areas of Sierra Leone

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British runners heading out to Sierra Leone for ‘world’s craziest marathon’

British runners are heading out to Sierra Leone for the “world’s craziest marathon” on Sunday.

Chronicle Live

Northumbria Healthcare send ultrasound machines to Sierra Leone to help set up vital new maternity hospital

Three ultrasound machines are winging their way

The Guardian - UK

Bid to overturn Sierra Leone loitering laws that activists claim ‘criminalise poverty’

Citing claims of violence and rape by police, lawyers and activists mount legal challenge to laws brought in under British rule

Chronicle Live

The Newcastle United academy in Sierra Leone that needs help as fan site bids to raise funds

NUFC Blog are raising money for a football academy in Sierra Leone - one of the poorest countries on the planet

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Al Jazeera

Coated in hope and penury: The story of Sierra Leone’s artisan miners

Artisanal miners in the West African state are struggling for crumbs in the $250m annual diamond industry.

Manchester Evening News

Amadou Bakayoko on Sierra Leone goal, awards & Bolton Wanderers season climax aim

The Wanderers attacker is the club's second highest top scorer behind Dapo Afolayan and has recently scored his first goal in international duty for Sierra Leone

Bangkok Post

The mystery of Africa's low Covid death rates

FREETOWN, Sierra Leone: There are no Covid fears here.

The Guardian - UK

Agnes Labor obituary

Other lives: Educationist and politician in Sierra Leone who began her teaching career in Leeds in the 1950s

ABC News

Finding cultural pride through football – why the African Cup NSW means so much to these women

The African Cup NSW is a long-running community tournament, but for the first time in 2021 — women were able to take centre stage.

Reuters

African leader asks Europe of COVID response: 'Are we equal?'

Sierra Leone's leader challenged Europeans on Thursday to remember there are "human beings on the other side" in Africa who have been left behind in the unequal global response to COVID-19.

Al Jazeera

In Sierra Leone’s swamps, female farmers make profits and peace

After conflict with mining companies, some female farmers have adapted to work on an overlooked yet abundant ecosystem.

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