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CONFLICT1d agoSierra Leone under the influence of cocaine, and Jos LeijdekkersJeune Afrique

BUSINESS4d agoSierra Leone: From 'blood diamonds' to stones of hope?"Blood diamonds" became infamous for funding the brutal civil war in Sierra Leone. Beginning 25 years ago, the Kimberley Process aimed to put an end to this illegal trade. Accused of complicity in the conflict, the diamond industry has since sought to clean up its image, emphasising an ethical shift. But a quarter of a century on, have the former "blood diamonds" truly become synonymous with development? FRANCE 24's Sarah Sakho and Simon Martin report.France 24 [en]

BUSINESS5d agoSierra Leonean President Bio, Elumelu rally West African private sector to turn regional potential into investment, jobs“This is consistent with our aspirations to create jobs for our young people,” Mr Elumelu said. The post Sierra Leonean President Bio, Elumelu rally West African private sector to turn regional potential into investment, jobs appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times

CONFLICTOct 2HUR identifies eliminated mercenary from Sierra Leone who fought against UkraineThe Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) has identified a Russian mercenary from Sierra Leone who was killed in action.Ukrinform [en]

CONFLICTOct 2HUR identifies eliminated mercenary from Sierra Leone who fought against UkraineThe Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) has identified a Russian mercenary from Sierra Leone who was killed in action.ukrinform · ukraine