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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]
BUSINESS6d 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
POLITICSSep 7Sierra Leone ex-president Koroma returns after treason case droppedFormer Sierra Leone president Ernest Bai Koroma returned to his home country Sunday, where authorities welcomed him after treason charges against him over an alleged coup attempt were droppedAfricanews [en]
POLITICSSep 6Ex-Sierra Leone president returns home from Nigeria after treason case discontinuedMr Koroma fled to Nigeria in January 2024 after a high court in Sierra Leone allowed him to travel on medical grounds despite being charged with treason The post Ex-Sierra Leone president returns home from Nigeria after treason case discontinued appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSSep 6Nigeria Facilitates Return Of Former Sierra Leone President KoromaKoroma had left for Nigeria in 2024, days after being charged with treason and other offences over a deadly 2023 army uprising. The post Nigeria Facilitates Return Of Former Sierra Leone President Koroma appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSSep 6Sierra Leone ex-president returns to country after treason case droppedFormer Sierra Leone president Ernest Bai Koroma returned to his home country on Sunday, where authorities welcomed him after treason charges against him over an alleged coup attempt were dropped. Koroma had left for Nigeria in 2024, days after being charged with treason and other offences over a deadly 2023 army uprising. The former president, who led Sierra Leone from 2007 to 2018, arrived at the international airport in the capital, Freetown, accompanied by Nigerian ex-president Olusegun...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 6Jonathan sees off ex-Sierra Leone President Koroma, welcomes return homeABUJA — Former President Goodluck Jonathan has seen off former Sierra Leonean President Ernest Bai Koroma as he returns to his country after more than two years in Nigeria. Jonathan disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, describing Koroma as his “dear friend and brother.” He said Nigeria had served as Koroma’s “home away from […] The post Jonathan sees off ex-Sierra Leone President Koroma, welcomes return home appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 5Sierra Leone Former President To Return After Treason Case DroppedKoroma, who led the West African country from 2007 to 2018, left for Nigeria in 2024, days after being charged with treason and other offences over the deadly 2023 uprising. The post Sierra Leone Former President To Return After Treason Case Dropped appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
WORLDJul 23UniAbuja law student wins W/African speech contest in Sierra LeoneAmra received the winner’s plaque, a certificate of honour and a cash prize of 1,000 U.S. dollars. The post UniAbuja law student wins W/African speech contest in Sierra Leone appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSJul 19VP Shettima, West African Leaders Meet In Sierra Leone For 69th ECOWAS SummitThe summit is expected to consider critical issues affecting the region, including peace and security, democratic governance, economic integration, trade, infrastructure and sustainable development. The post VP Shettima, West African Leaders Meet In Sierra Leone For 69th ECOWAS Summit appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV