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Life after temple run: The Sierra Leoneans returning home from illegal migration

Some readers may find this story disturbing Each year, thousands of young Sierra Leoneans go on the ‘temple run’ in…

Akorfa Searyoh Akorfa Searyoh

How a uranium mine became a pawn in the row between Niger and France

In the latest sign of a dramatic deterioration in relations, Niger's military rulers appear increasingly determined to drive France out…

Paul Melly Paul Melly

How war has hurt Ethiopia’s Olympic hopes

Redae Gebreyesus could have been representing Ethiopia at the Paris Olympics, but his life was cut short by civil war.…

Girmay Gebru Girmay Gebru