Sierra Leone

Finnish appeals court begins Liberia war crime hearing
Prosecutors believe the suspect who now lives in Finland, committed crimes against humanity in Sierra Leone and Liberia.
Published On 10 Jan 2023
The good, bad, and the ugly: West Africa’s big issues in 2022
A recap of top issues in West Africa in 2022, including heated political campaigns and armed groups gaining ground.
Published On 22 Dec 2022
OPINION,
Lessons from Sierra Leone: How to get girls back to school
Millions of girls globally haven’t returned to classrooms after COVID-19 lockdowns. One country has the solution.
opinion by David Moinina Sengeh and Randa Grob-Zakhary
Published On 15 Dec 2022
Ebola vaccines produced lasting antibodies during trial: Studies
Studies in West Africa said the vaccines developed by Johnson & Johnson and Merck & Co appear to be safe in children.
Published On 15 Dec 2022

Black women are much more likely to need surgery for fibroids. But their experiences are ignored and under-researched.

Sierra Leone’s president discusses the deadly protests against his government.

Curfew imposed following rare anti-government demonstrations.

At least six protesters and six police officers killed during anti-gov’t protests in Sierra Leone, according to reports.

Vice president announces nationwide curfew after security forces clashed with demonstrators in Freetown.

This Nigerian-founded WhatsApp group is helping women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome beat stigma and find solutions.

Critics and the opposition say the re-denomination of the leone is confusing and adds no value.

Preparations for vaccination against monkeypox begin in Africa as it reported 1,597 cases and 66 deaths in 2022 so far.

Artisanal miners in the West African state are struggling for crumbs in the $250m annual diamond industry.

After conflict with mining companies, some female farmers have adapted to work on an overlooked yet abundant ecosystem.

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