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Ballerina Michaela DePrince, whose career inspired many after she was born into war, dies at 29

Ballet dancer Michaela Mabinty DePrince, who came to the United States from an orphanage in war-torn Sierra Leone and performed on some of the world’s biggest stages, has died

The Independent UK

Trailblazing ballerina Michaela Mabinty DePrince dies at 29

Sierra Leone-born DePrince, who moved to US as a child, danced with Boston Ballet and performed with Beyoncé

The Guardian - US

Michaela DePrince death: Ballet star who danced for Beyoncé dies at 29

DePrince was orphaned by the war in Sierra Leone before moving to the United States

The Independent UK

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Sierra Leone’s women farmers use a custom called bora to access land – but it’s making them more vulnerable

Bora – a type of thank you gift – is a Sierra Leonean custom of respect that is often used in relation to land. For instance, informal farmers pay bora to landowners to be able to farm on their land.

The Conversation

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

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

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.

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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

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

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.

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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.

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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.

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Sierra Leone brings in new law banning child marriage

‘Freedom has come for our women,’ says president

The Independent UK

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…

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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…

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Nitazenes Detected In African Drug Markets, Poses Overdose Risk

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

The Independent UK

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 Conversation

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…

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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

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

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

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.

Sports Illustrated

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

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

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.

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