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.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
Becky Chaplin, who was found as a newborn by a vet in Kenya and adopted by British parents, has trained the first cohort of physiotherapists in Sierra Leone through Mercy Ships. The occupational therapist from East Grinstead mentored 15 new graduates in 2023, helping establish the country's first university-level physiotherapist course. Previously, only six fully-trained physiotherapists existed for Sierra Leone's nine million people.
