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The Latest Breaking News from Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone Declares National Emergency On Substance Abuse

President Julius Maada Bio declares national emergency in Sierra Leone to combat growing kush drug crisis.

Mohamed came to Australia as a teenager. Now, he faces being deported to a country he doesn’t know

After almost a decade in immigration detention Mohamed Coker was told he would be put on a plane to Sierra Leone within hours

The Guardian - AU · Apr 6, 2024

Idris Elba reveals ‘dream’ of building eco city on island off Sierra Leone

Actor and his childhood friend planning development on Sherbro to be a public-private partnership

The Guardian - UK · Mar 18, 2024

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Relief as Italian court says rescued refugees cannot be sent back to Libya

Italy’s highest court has ruled that the country’s vessels cannot return rescued refugees to the North African country.

Al Jazeera · Feb 27, 2024

Three girls die after FGM rituals in Sierra Leone

Children’s parents and those who performed the procedure are in police custody, according to local reports

The Guardian - UK · Feb 2, 2024

In Sierra Leone, climate change worsens human trafficking of the poor

Sierra Leone’s poorest communities have long been prey to human traffickers. Climate change is making things worse.

Al Jazeera · Jan 29, 2024

Steven Caulker: ‘I had to hit rock bottom to be where I am today’

The player-manager of Málaga City talks to Sid Lowe about depression, addiction and rediscovering his love for football in Spain

The Guardian - UK · Jan 20, 2024

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Sierra Leone court allows ex-President Koroma to go abroad for medical care

The former leader is charged with treason for his alleged role in a failed coup in November.

Al Jazeera · Jan 17, 2024

Kush: what is this dangerous new west African drug that supposedly contains human bones?

A new drug called kush is wreaking havoc in west Africa, particularly in Sierra Leone where it is estimated to kill around a dozen people each week and hospitalise thousands.

The Conversation · Jan 15, 2024

Sierra Leone charges ex-president Koroma with treason over coup bid

Sierra Leone charges ex-president Ernest Bai Koroma with treason over his alleged involvement in what authorities have called an attempted coup in November. Also, Sudan's RSF chief is in Kenya on the last leg of his regional diplomatic tour to try to forge a ceasefire in Sudan's conflict. And Togo…

France 24 · Jan 3, 2024

S.Leone Ex-president Charged Over 'Coup Attempt'

Sierra Leone on Wednesday charged former president Ernest Bai Koroma with treason and other offences for his alleged role in what authorities have called an attempted coup on November 26, authorities said.

International Business Times · Jan 3, 2024

‘I just sit and hope’: A Sierra Leonean mother’s refugee story

Leaving two children behind, a pregnant Saffiatu Mansaray is pinning her hopes on reaching Europe.

Al Jazeera · Dec 26, 2023

32 of King Charles's most memorable moments over the years

When it comes to King Charles's most memorable moments, we are truly spoiled for choice but here are our 32 favourites...

Woman & Home · Dec 15, 2023

Sierra Leone's attempted coup and a cost of living crisis put peace to the test

Attacks on military barracks and prisons in Sierra Leone on 26 November 2023 were a failed coup attempt, according to police and government officials in the west African country of 8.8 million people. Christina Mammone, who has researched Sierra Leone’s transition from mass violence, conflict and atrocities to peace, answers…

The Conversation · Dec 12, 2023

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France 24 · Nov 28, 2023

Sierra Leone clashes were failed coup attempt, government says

Sierra Leone is now treating Sunday's clashes that killed 21 people in the capital Freetown as a failed coup attempt. Thirteen military officers and one civilian are under arrest. Meanwhile, 11 miners have lost their lives in South Africa after an elevator carrying 86 workers plunged 200 metres at a…

Al Jazeera · Nov 28, 2023

Sierra Leone attacks were a failed coup attempt, officials say

Information minister says 13 military officers arrested in relation to the weekend assault in capital Freetown.

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023

13 Sierra Leone military officers are under arrest for trying to stage a coup, a minister says

The attacks on Sierra Leone’s main military barracks and prisons are a failed coup attempt and have resulted in the arrest of 13 military officers, the government’s spokesman said Tuesday

Al Jazeera · Nov 28, 2023

Uneasy calm in Sierra Leone as Freetown uprising reveals underlying tension

Sunday’s attacks came as deep resentment swells among Sierra Leoneans feeling the bite of a flailing economy.

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France 24 · Nov 28, 2023

More than a dozen military officers arrested in Sierra Leone over 'failed coup'

The attacks Sunday on Sierra Leone’s main military barracks and prisons were a failed coup attempt and have resulted in the arrest of 13 military officers, the government’s spokesman said Tuesday.

France 24 · Nov 27, 2023

Twenty killed in Sierra Leone military barracks attack

We focus on the situation in Sierra Leone, where 20 people were killed during Sunday’s attack on military barracks. President Julius Maada Bio said in an address on Sunday that most of the leaders of the attack had been arrested. Officials confirmed, however, that nearly 2,000 inmates escaped central prison…

Al Jazeera · Nov 27, 2023

Twenty killed in Sierra Leone attack on military barracks, army says

President says most of the leaders arrested after attack on military barracks and prisons in the West African nation.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 27, 2023

Curfew partially lifted in Sierra Leone capital after Sunday violence

Daily life resumed amid a heavy security presence in Sierra Leone's capital Freetown on Monday, as the government partially lifted a curfew imposed after armed clashes erupted in the city.

International Business Times · Nov 27, 2023

Curfew Partially Lifted In SLeone Capital After Clashes Killed 13 Soldiers

Clashes that shook Sierra Leone's capital Freetown on Sunday left 13 dead in the ranks of the army loyal to the government, and were orchestrated by active and retired soldiers, the army spokesperson said Monday.

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2023

Most leaders of the attacks on Sierra Leone's military barracks and prisons arrested as curfew eases

Sierra Leone’s president says most leaders of attacks on the nation’s main military barracks and prisons have been arrested

France 24 · Nov 27, 2023

Sierra Leone government says 'calm has been restored' after armed clashes

Sierra Leone's president said most leaders of attacks on the nation’s main military barracks and prisons had been arrested and normalcy had returned across the country after a 24-hour curfew was relaxed to a dusk-to-dawn lockdown.

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