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๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Guinea-Liberia-Sierra Leone Summit: 'Strengthened Military Cooperation Will Prevent Escalation at Our Borders'

Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone have signed a 15-point communiquรฉ to enhance military cooperation and address border conflicts amid rising tensions.

Mar 17 โ€ข 16:17 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: Liberia, Sierra Leone Leaders Convene in Guinea Over Border Disputes

Leaders from Liberia and Sierra Leone held urgent talks in Guinea to address escalating border tensions with Guinea.

Mar 17 โ€ข 09:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Triangular Summit in Conakry: Why Are the Leaders of Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone Meeting Now?

Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone leaders committed to resolving border disputes through dialogue after military tensions raised regional concerns.

Mar 17 โ€ข 08:01 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone commit to resolving border tensions through 'dialogue'

Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone have committed to diplomatically resolving their border tensions following a summit in Conakry amidst escalating military presence.

Mar 17 โ€ข 00:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Lampedusa: Rescue of 64 refugees after boat sinking โ€“ A 2-year-old boy is missing

A vessel with refugees and migrants sank near Lampedusa, Italy, leading to the rescue of 64 people, while a two-year-old boy who was traveling with his mother remains missing.

Mar 16 โ€ข 09:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

ODU gunman who killed ROTC instructor had prior ISIS conviction, was released early

A gunman, who previously provided material support to ISIS, killed an ROTC instructor at Old Dominion University after being released from prison early.

Mar 13 โ€ข 19:02 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

West Africa: Ecowas Issues Stern Warning Over Lofa and Yenga Border Disputes

ECOWAS has issued a strong warning to Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone due to rising tensions over disputed borders and has announced a mission to prevent conflict.

Mar 13 โ€ข 16:46 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

West Africa: Border Tensions - Ecowas Urges Restraint Among Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone

ECOWAS has called for calm amid escalating border tensions between Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, urging dialogue to resolve conflicts in the disputed areas.

Mar 13 โ€ข 09:51 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: World Bank Pumps $137m Into Digital Jobs, Skills in Liberia, S/Leone, Benin

The World Bank has approved a $137 million initiative to enhance digital jobs and skills in Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Benin, aiming to strengthen the digital economy in these countries.

Mar 12 โ€ข 10:40 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

War in the Middle East: in Nigeria and Sierra Leone, rising oil prices are already driving up pump prices

The war in the Middle East is causing a spike in oil prices, impacting fuel costs in Nigeria and Sierra Leone and raising fears of shortages.

Mar 10 โ€ข 03:11 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Mental Health in Sierra Leone: Stigmatization and Lack of Resources Harm Patients

Mental health care in Sierra Leone is hindered by stigmatization and insufficient funding, leaving many patients without adequate support.

Mar 9 โ€ข 16:14 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

Sierra Leone women prisoners win freedom through football-based reform project

Four women prisoners in Sierra Leone have been released as part of a football-based reform project aimed at empowering women and reforming the correctional system.

Mar 9 โ€ข 14:24 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: How a World Bank Program Is Turning Creativity Into Jobs for Women in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone's CreatiFi program, supported by the World Bank, is empowering women by transforming their creative talents into economic opportunities.

Mar 6 โ€ข 05:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

African states evacuate diplomats from Iran

Ghana and Sierra Leone have evacuated their diplomats and nationals from Iran due to escalating military strikes by the US and Israel.

Mar 4 โ€ข 13:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Guinea ends border crisis and hands over 16 soldiers to Sierra Leone

Guinea has released 16 Sierra Leonean soldiers and police officers following a border dispute between the two countries.

Mar 1 โ€ข 16:57 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

ECOWAS outlines its 'standby force' to combat terrorism and insecurity

ECOWAS has detailed its plans for a standby military force aimed at addressing terrorism and insecurity in West Africa, following a meeting of military chiefs in Sierra Leone.

Feb 28 โ€ข 04:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Dem governor under fire after illegal alien allegedly stabs woman to death at bus stop: 'Heinous'

Virginia's Democratic Governor Abigail Spanberger faces criticism from the Department of Homeland Security after an illegal immigrant allegedly stabbed a woman to death at a bus stop.

Feb 27 โ€ข 23:58 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Sierra Leone announces the release of its soldiers and police officers arrested by the Guinean army

Sierra Leone confirmed the release of its soldiers and police detained by the Guinean army amid rising tensions between the two neighboring countries.

Feb 27 โ€ข 21:22 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

Guinea releases 16 Sierra Leonean soldiers arrested earlier this week

Guinea has released 16 Sierra Leonean soldiers and police officers detained on charges of unauthorized entry while constructing a border post.

Feb 27 โ€ข 21:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

Guinea detains neighborโ€™s soldiers

Guinea has detained 16 soldiers from Sierra Leone for allegedly crossing the border without approval, sparking a diplomatic tension between the two countries.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:30 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

Guinea detains 16 Sierra Leonean soldiers amid border dispute

Guinea has detained 16 Sierra Leonean soldiers over an accusation of crossing the border and raising their national flag, while Sierra Leone asserts they were on their own territory.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Tension between Sierra Leone and Guinea following soldiers' detention at the border

Sierra Leone has announced a diplomatic effort to resolve tensions with Guinea after Guinean soldiers crossed the border and detained several Sierra Leonean security personnel.

Feb 25 โ€ข 08:22 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Sierra Leone: the chiefs of staff of ECOWAS member countries meet in Freetown for three days

ECOWAS chiefs of staff gather in Freetown to discuss the rapid establishment of the standby force aimed at combating terrorism in West Africa.

Feb 25 โ€ข 05:54 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Sierra Leoneโ€“Guinea: New Incident at the Border, Sixteen Sierra Leonean Soldiers Arrested

Sixteen Sierra Leonean soldiers were arrested by Guinean security forces during a border incident between the two countries.

Feb 25 โ€ข 04:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Magical moment chimpanzees rescued from poachers are amazed by bubbles at sanctuary

Photographs capture rescued chimpanzees at Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary in Sierra Leone mesmerized by bubbles.

Feb 24 โ€ข 15:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

An app for smartphones in Sierra Leone encourages people to donate blood.. what's the story?

In Sierra Leone, a smartphone app called "Life Line" is addressing the chronic shortage of blood in banks, which has been contributing to preventable deaths among mothers and children.

Feb 23 โ€ข 06:26 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

Fasting together: Ramadan and Lent in Sierra Leoneโ€™s spirit of harmony

In Sierra Leone, Christians and Muslims are celebrating Lent and Ramadan simultaneously, showcasing a spirit of harmony despite political tensions.

Feb 21 โ€ข 12:47 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Sierra Leone's Harsh New Laws to Protect Women and Girls Are Causing Harm in the Wrong Places

New laws in Sierra Leone aimed at protecting women and girls from violence are inadvertently harming the very communities they are meant to help, particularly among the poor.

Feb 18 โ€ข 04:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

'My children were recruited for a human trafficking scheme and I joined the police to try to find them'

Foday Musa shares his heartbreak after hearing his son's desperate voice message, revealing that his children were victims of a human trafficking scheme after being promised jobs abroad.

Feb 14 โ€ข 18:39 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Sierra Leone: the Secretary General of the Opposition Party APC Charged and Placed in Detention

Lansana Dumbuya, Secretary General of Sierra Leone's opposition APC party, has been charged with incitement to violence and public insult after criticizing President Julius Maada Bio.

Feb 14 โ€ข 05:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

Israel Prevents Refugees from Obtaining Permanent Status, Even After Decades in the Country

Israel continues to deny refugees permanent status, leaving many in legal limbo even after living in the country for decades.

Feb 11 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Life & Tech

Rรผdiger paid for surgeries for 11 children and began helping hundreds more

Antonio Rรผdiger, during his break from the football season, visited Sierra Leone to support his humanitarian foundation and helped provide surgeries for children with disabilities.

Jan 3 โ€ข 10:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Life & Tech

Rรผdiger Transformed His Vacation into a Mission of Hope in His Mother's Homeland

Antonio Rรผdiger utilized his seasonal break to visit Sierra Leone, where he promotes humanitarian efforts through his foundation, marking his third visit to the country.

Jan 3 โ€ข 09:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

The 'Butcher' Behind the Most Inhumane Crimes in History: How Charles Taylor Plunged Liberia and Sierra Leone into Horror (vid)

The article discusses Charles Taylor, who, while presenting himself as a leader promising peace and reconstruction, was actually responsible for some of the most horrific crimes in modern African history.

Dec 29 โ€ข 09:50 UTC

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