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Tag: Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Main opposition presidential candidate claims assassination bid as vote tally underway
Senior officials from Sierra Leone’s main opposition party on Sunday (25 June) accused the country’s military of an assassination attempt on opposition presidential candidate Samura ... Read More
Sierra Leone’s looming election marred by fresh violence
Deadly violence broke out around Sierra Leone's main opposition party headquarters on Wednesday, just three days before a general election, in which incumbent President Julius ... Read More
“Glimmer of hope” in Africa as recorded executions soar to highest level in years
Recorded executions in 2022 reached the highest figure in five years, according to an Amnesty International annual report published on Tuesday (16 May), which also ... Read More
Gabon, Sierra Leone adhere to Fund for Export Development in Africa
Gabon and Sierra Leone have become member of the Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), the impact investment arm of the African Export-Import Bank ... Read More
African govts seek robust crypto regulation, market stability
Home to the second most crypto-currency holders in the world, Africa is in urgent need for greater consumer protection and regulation of the crypto industry, ... Read More
Africa’s palm oil sector to see prices falling in 2023 as output rises
Although palm oil production has been linked to environmental damage and human rights abuses, it remains an important industry providing jobs and contributing to economic ... Read More
Algeria heads on with inhuman expulsion of Sub-Saharan migrants
Algeria has flashed out in recent days close to 900 sub-Saharan migrants as the country closes ears to criticism of its inhuman expulsion of Africans ... Read More
The African currency rollercoaster ride: struggling against super-strong US dollar
As the global economy sinks into another period of crisis, African currencies are depreciating against the US dollar and rising import costs are adding to ... Read More
Sierra Leone in shock after anti-government cost of living protests turn deadly
Dozens died in anti-government protests in Sierra Leone’s capital of Freetown and two other towns on Wednesday, August 10 as shocked citizens sought safety behind ... Read More
Sierra Leonean FM commends Morocco’s role in consolidation of Mano River Union
The Foreign Minister of Sierra Leone David Francis has commended the role played by Morocco in support of the Mano River Union. At a news ... Read More