The night divers seeking sea cucumbers and profits off West Africa’s coast | Environment
Banana Islands, Sierra Leone - As the sun dips below the horizon, Emmanuel Pratt tugs a worn cord and the outboard engine sputters to life. His…
Trump announces travel ban affecting a dozen countries set to go into effect Monday
WASHINGTON — President Trump is resurrecting the travel ban policy from his first term, signing a proclamation Wednesday night preventing people from a dozen countries from entering…
Sunday 27 April Independence Day in Sierra Leone
Since the 15th century, Sierra Leone had been an important staging post for European colonists. The region reputedly got its name from a Portuguese explorer…
Tuesday 18 February Armed Forces Day in Sierra Leone
The Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) is responsible for the territorial security of Sierra Leone’s border and defending the national interests of Sierra…
Sierra Leone declares emergency over mpox outbreak | Health News
The West African country has confirmed two cases of mpox in recent days.Sierra Leone has declared a public health emergency after two cases of mpox…
Idris Elba plans to move to Africa to ‘bolster film industry’
Idris Elba is no absentee boss. As part of his ongoing effort to develop Africa’s film industry, the Golden Globe-winning actor plans to build film…
Why medical support for safe abortion is growing in a post-Roe world | Women’s Rights
In June 2022, the United States Supreme Court overturned its own decision from 1973 in the landmark Roe v Wade case, which until then protected…
How young people are changing the world of politics | Politics
We explore youth in power. The median age of leaders is 62, but young people are pushing for change.It is still a golden age for…