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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

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

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

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‘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

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

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

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…

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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.

Al Jazeera

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

The Independent UK

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.

Al Jazeera

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

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…

France 24

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.

Al Jazeera

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.

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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

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

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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Curfew declared in Sierra Leone after gunmen attacked its main military barracks

The attack on the barracks and detention centers raised fears of a breakdown of order amid a surge of coups in the region.

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The Independent UK

Sierra Leone declares nationwide curfew after gunmen attack main military barracks in the capital

Sierra Leone’s president has declared a nationwide curfew after gunmen attacked the West African country's main military barracks in the capital

International Business Times

S.Leone Under Curfew After Military Armoury Attacked

Armed clashes erupted in Sierra Leone's capital Freetown on Sunday in what the government said was an attack on a military armoury, as it imposed an immediate national curfew.

International Business Times

S.Leone Imposes Curfew After Military Armoury Attacked

A military armoury in Sierra Leone's capital Freetown came under attack on Sunday, the government announced, as it imposed an immediate national curfew.

France 24

Sierra Leone declares nationwide curfew after attack on Freetown army barracks

Sierra Leone’s president declared a nationwide curfew Sunday after gunmen attacked the military's main and largest barracks in the West African nation's capital and then overran detention centers, including a major prison.

Al Jazeera

Sierra Leone imposes nationwide curfew after military barracks attacked

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio claims ‘calm restored’ after government said the attack was repelled.

Evening Standard

London man, 30, drowned in jet ski tragedy while on holiday with girlfriend in Sierra Leone

A coroner said 'little or no' safety measures were in place where Musa Konteh hired his jet ski

Evening Standard

Mohamed Salah gets military escort as security fight with pitch invaders during Egypt win

Liverpool star thankfully unharmed after scary scenes that marred a World Cup qualifier against Sierra Leone in Liberia

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