Durch eine erfolgreiche Polizeiaktion wurden 30 Tonnen Kokain in Spanien vernichtet, was einem Marktwert von über 800 Millionen Euro entspricht. Die Drogen stammten ursprünglich von einem Frachtschiff, das in Sierra Leone beladen wurde, was auf eine neue Afrikaroute der Schmuggler hinweist.
Kongo Demokratik Cumhuriyeti Sağlık Bakanlığı'nın raporuna göre, ülkedeki Ebola salgınında doğrulanan vaka sayısı 2 bin 536'ya, can kaybı ise 1033'e ulaştı. Salgın, nadir bir Bundibugyo virüsü varyantından kaynaklanıyor ve onaylanmış tedavisi veya aşısı bulunmuyor.
KDC Sağlık Bakanlığı raporuna göre, Ebola salgınında doğrulanmış vaka sayısı 2.423'e, ölümler ise 967'ye ulaştı. Ituri, Kuzey Kivu gibi doğu eyaletleri en çok etkilenen bölgeler. Salgın, Bundibugyo virüsünden kaynaklanıyor ve henüz onaylanmış tedavisi veya aşısı bulunmuyor.
Villagers on Sierra Leone's Sherbo Island report drastically reduced fish catches, blaming illegal foreign trawlers, primarily from China. Fishermen allege nets are cut and boats damaged, costing billions in lost revenue and threatening food security. Corruption and lack of oversight are cited as major issues.
Hyogo Prefectural Police arrested nine people, aged 50-79, including a man suspected of leading a phone scam operation based in Sierra Leone. The group allegedly defrauded a 59-year-old woman in Sapporo of 55 million yen. This case is unusual due to its African base, with police suspecting a shift from Southeast Asia.
Four men, including a father and a 'husband,' are on trial in Freetown, Sierra Leone, for the forcible marriage of a 17-year-old girl, marking the first prosecution since child marriage was banned two years ago. This landmark case follows a recent Ecowas Court ruling against Sierra Leone for failing to prevent child marriage.
Nijerya'da Lassa ateşi salgını 23 eyalete yayıldı, ocak ayından bu yana 214 kişi hayatını kaybetti. Vaka ölüm oranı %25'e yükseldi. Vakaların %84'ü 5 eyalette yoğunlaştı.
Football stars like Antonio Rudiger and Alphonso Davies, who are refugees, are using the World Cup platform to advocate for displaced people. Their personal stories highlight the challenges faced by refugees and the opportunities found in new homes.
Football stars like Antonio Rudiger and Alphonso Davies, who are refugees, are using the World Cup platform to advocate for displaced people. Their stories highlight the challenges faced by refugees and the opportunities they can seize when given a chance, contrasting with restrictive US refugee policies.
Sierra Leone's First Lady, Fatima Maada Bio, denies supporting female genital mutilation (FGM) but refuses to condemn it without 'reliable data' on its harm. Her stance has drawn criticism from health professionals and activists, who fear it undermines advocacy efforts. The practice remains prevalent in Sierra Leone, with no specific law criminalizing it.
Southwark council has repossessed a two-bedroom social housing flat in London previously rented by Fatima Jabbe-Bio, Sierra Leone's first lady. The council investigated claims that the property was not her principal residence, a requirement for council housing.
Antonio Rüdiger, preparing for the World Cup with Germany, reflects on his upbringing in Berlin's Neukölln, a community of refugees from Sierra Leone. He highlights football's role in uniting people and challenging stereotypes, advocating for understanding and perspective regarding refugees.
Sierra Leone's largest diamond mine has closed due to falling prices of mined gems, driven by the rise of cheaper, ethically sourced lab-grown diamonds. Informal miners struggle as the global market shifts, impacting the region's economy and history.
Büyükelçi Rende, Türkiye'nin Sierra Leone ile ilişkilerinin Batı Afrika'daki bağları güçlendirdiğini belirtti. Türk firmaları enerji, maden, inşaat alanlarında yatırım yaparken, Emine Erdoğan'ın girişimiyle Bo şehrine bir anne ve çocuk hastanesi inşa edilecek.
Die Niederlande drohen, Entwicklungshilfe für Sierra Leone einzustellen, um die Auslieferung eines Drogenhändlers zu erwirken. Dies wirft die Frage auf, ob Europa Staaten unterstützen sollte, deren Regierungen nicht kooperativ sind, und signalisiert eine mögliche Neuausrichtung der Entwicklungspolitik.
Despite being a most-wanted criminal in Europe and sentenced to over 80 years in prison for cocaine trafficking, Jos Leijdekkers is reportedly living freely in Sierra Leone under the protection of President Julius Maada Bio's family. The Netherlands is frustrated by the lack of cooperation on extradition, suspecting corruption due to Leijdekkers' vast earnings.
In Sierra Leone's Tonkolili District, Adolescent Friendly Centres provide crucial reproductive health education and support to girls facing child marriage and teenage pregnancy. Despite government efforts, barriers persist, and the center's future funding is uncertain.
Sierra Leone accepted nine West African migrants deported from the US. Foreign Minister Kabba stated the country agreed to take up to 300 annually, provided they are from Ecowas member states.
The first plane carrying nine migrants from West African countries, including Ghana, Guinea, Senegal, and Nigeria, arrived in Sierra Leone from the US. The migrants, reportedly traumatized from detention, will be housed temporarily before returning to their home countries. Sierra Leone has an agreement with the US to host migrants for 90 days, supported by a $1.5m grant.
Nine migrants from four West African countries were deported to Sierra Leone from the US, under a deal criticized for potentially violating migrant rights, with the US providing a $1.5 million grant to support the arrangement.
Singer and political figure Zainab Sheriff sentenced to over four years for incitement, sparking accusations of a government crackdown on free speech. Critics, including Freetown's mayor, call the sentence a warning to dissenters.
Fatima Bio, Sierra Leone's First Lady, discusses her journey from escaping child marriage and seeking asylum in London to her current role. She advocates for women's rights and child marriage bans, but faces criticism over her political involvement and retaining a UK council flat.
Fatima Bio, Sierra Leone's First Lady, reflects on her journey from asylum seeker in London to a prominent political figure. She champions anti-child marriage laws and women's empowerment, but faces criticism for her vocal role and retaining a UK council flat.
Ce petit pays anglophone va pour la première fois transformer, sur place, le blé, grâce à un prêt de Proparco, filiale de l’Agence française de développement. Un exemple de la politique qu’Emmanuel Macron va promouvoir durant le sommet économique à Nairobi au Kenya, qu’il orchestre ce lundi 11 mai.
