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The Latest Breaking News from Sierra Leone

Kush: The synthetic drug ravaging the youth of an African country

Sierra Leone this year declared a war on the cheap synthetic drug, calling it an epidemic and a national threat

The Independent UK

Kentucky Derby Runner-up Jockey Could Face Disciplinary Action After Video Review

Tyler Gaffalione will do a film review of controversial Kentucky Derby finish.

Sports Illustrated

Mystik Dan Delivers Kentucky Derby Victory for the Ages

In one of the tightest finishes in Derby history, Mystik Dan pulled off an upset that will go down in horse racing lore.

Sports Illustrated

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Top Two Kentucky Derby Hopefuls Surrounded by Success but Not at Churchill Downs

Chad Brown is one of the most successful trainers in the sport and Mike Repole is one of the most successful owners, yet the Derby has kicked them around plenty.

Sports Illustrated

How to watch Kentucky Derby 2024: How to watch it online

With Sierra Leone and Fierceness headlining the field in the 150th edition of the race at Churchill Downs. Here's how to watch a Kentucky Derby 2024 live stream from anywhere.

TechRadar

Where to watch Kentucky Derby 2024: live stream horse racing online from anywhere today

Fierceness and Sierra Leone are shaping up as the favorites for the iconic 1.25-mile race at Churchill Downs. Here's how to watch Kentucky Derby 2024 from anywhere.

Tom’s Guide

Fierceness Named Favorite For 150Th Kentucky Derby Milestone Race

Get the latest updates on the 150th Kentucky Derby and Oaks races at Churchill Downs. Fierceness, Sierra Leone, Tarifa, and more in the spotlight!

Top News

Mohamed came to Australia as a teenager. Now, he faces being deported to a country he doesn’t know

After almost a decade in immigration detention Mohamed Coker was told he would be put on a plane to Sierra Leone within hours

The Guardian - AU

Idris Elba reveals ‘dream’ of building eco city on island off Sierra Leone

Actor and his childhood friend planning development on Sherbro to be a public-private partnership

The Guardian - UK

Relief as Italian court says rescued refugees cannot be sent back to Libya

Italy’s highest court has ruled that the country’s vessels cannot return rescued refugees to the North African country.

Al Jazeera

Three girls die after FGM rituals in Sierra Leone

Children’s parents and those who performed the procedure are in police custody, according to local reports

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Al Jazeera

In Sierra Leone, climate change worsens human trafficking of the poor

Sierra Leone’s poorest communities have long been prey to human traffickers. Climate change is making things worse.

The Guardian - UK

Steven Caulker: ‘I had to hit rock bottom to be where I am today’

The player-manager of Málaga City talks to Sid Lowe about depression, addiction and rediscovering his love for football in Spain

Al Jazeera

Sierra Leone court allows ex-President Koroma to go abroad for medical care

The former leader is charged with treason for his alleged role in a failed coup in November.

The Conversation

Kush: what is this dangerous new west African drug that supposedly contains human bones?

A new drug called kush is wreaking havoc in west Africa, particularly in Sierra Leone where it is estimated to kill around a dozen people each week and hospitalise thousands.

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France 24

Sierra Leone charges ex-president Koroma with treason over coup bid

Sierra Leone charges ex-president Ernest Bai Koroma with treason over his alleged involvement in what authorities have called an attempted coup in November. Also, Sudan's RSF chief is in Kenya on the last leg of his regional diplomatic tour to try to forge a ceasefire in Sudan's conflict. And Togo…

International Business Times

S.Leone Ex-president Charged Over 'Coup Attempt'

Sierra Leone on Wednesday charged former president Ernest Bai Koroma with treason and other offences for his alleged role in what authorities have called an attempted coup on November 26, authorities said.

Al Jazeera

‘I just sit and hope’: A Sierra Leonean mother’s refugee story

Leaving two children behind, a pregnant Saffiatu Mansaray is pinning her hopes on reaching Europe.

Woman & Home

32 of King Charles's most memorable moments over the years

When it comes to King Charles's most memorable moments, we are truly spoiled for choice but here are our 32 favourites...

The Conversation

Sierra Leone's attempted coup and a cost of living crisis put peace to the test

Attacks on military barracks and prisons in Sierra Leone on 26 November 2023 were a failed coup attempt, according to police and government officials in the west African country of 8.8 million people. Christina Mammone, who has researched Sierra Leone’s transition from mass violence, conflict and atrocities to peace, answers…

France 24

Sierra Leone clashes were failed coup attempt, government says

Sierra Leone is now treating Sunday's clashes that killed 21 people in the capital Freetown as a failed coup attempt. Thirteen military officers and one civilian are under arrest. Meanwhile, 11 miners have lost their lives in South Africa after an elevator carrying 86 workers plunged 200 metres at a…

Al Jazeera

Sierra Leone attacks were a failed coup attempt, officials say

Information minister says 13 military officers arrested in relation to the weekend assault in capital Freetown.

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