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Sierra Leone | Manhunt after clashes leaving nearly 20 dead
(Freetown) The Sierra Leonean authorities are tracking down those responsible for Sunday’s clashes in Freetown, orchestrated by soldiers who rebelled against the government according to the army, and which left…
Sierra Leone | The government assures that it is controlling the situation after a day of clashes
(Freetown) Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio said Sunday evening that calm had been restored after a day of armed clashes in Freetown, which he presented as an attempt to…
presidential election in Sierra Leone | The incumbent president largely in the lead, according to partial results
(Freetown) Incumbent President Julius Maada Bio leads the presidential election in Sierra Leone with 55.86% of the vote after 60% of the count, according to partial figures provided Monday by…
Counting begins in Sierra Leone
(Freetown) The counting began on Saturday in Sierra Leone after a calm presidential election despite delays, in a country in the midst of an economic slump where outgoing Julius Maada…
Sierra Leone | Fight between deputies over electoral reform
Sorry, your browser does not support videos (Freetown) A fight between deputies broke out Wednesday in the Sierra Leonean Parliament during a debate on a proposal to modify the electoral…
“Movie Star” by Cynthia Léone, a hybrid project between urban universe and elegance
Born in sunny Arles in the south of France, Cynthia Leone began singing at an early age, accompanying herself on the piano and then the guitar. A contemporary dancer but…
Protests in Sierra Leone | The president accuses the opposition of having wanted to “overthrow” the government
(Freetown) Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio said Friday night that Wednesday’s deadly riots were aimed at creating an “insurrection” to overthrow the government, blaming the opposition who called for…
Sierra Leone goes to war against industrial projects that do not respect the environment
Sierra Leone, known for its mineral-rich subsoil, is preparing to pass a law that would be the first of its kind. It consists of protecting both the environment and the…
Sierra Leone goes to war against industrial projects that do not respect the environment
Sierra Leone, known for its mineral-rich subsoil, is preparing to pass a law that would be the first of its kind. It consists of protecting both the environment and the…
Sierra Leone to decriminalize abortion
Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio gave the go-ahead to a bill that decriminalizes abortion on July 1, 2022. He announced it at the African Conference on Sexual Health and…
In Sierra Leone, football gives hope to amputees
In a country where half the population is poor, life for the disabled is even harder. But for some, being able to play football gives meaning to their lives. 70…
In Sierra Leone, football gives hope to amputees
In a country where half the population is poor, life for the disabled is even harder. But for some, being able to play football gives meaning to their lives. 70…
The war in Ukraine makes life even more difficult for the poor in Sierra Leone
Rising global fuel and food prices have made life even more difficult for the 10,000 residents of Kroo Bay, one of the largest slums in Freetown, the country’s capital. Sierra…
Deadly explosion | Sierra Leone buries dead, calls for help
Sorry, your browser does not support videos (Freetown) Sierra Leoneans on Monday buried dozens of people killed in tanker explosion that left 115 dead according to new death toll and…
At least 92 dead in blast in Sierra Leone
(Freetown) At least 92 people were killed in the explosion of a fuel depot on Friday night in the industrial zone of Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone, in West…