Tag: Sierra Leone

Wanted Dutch drug-smuggler ‘is in Sierra Leone’

Dutch authorities say one of Europe's most-wanted fugitives has been living in…

Suitcases of ‘cocaine’ found in Sierra Leone embassy vehicle

Sierra Leone has recalled its ambassador from neighbouring Guinea after seven suitcases…

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Kidnapped and trafficked twice – a sex worker’s life in Sierra Leone

Isata, a single mother in her early twenties, epitomises the horrors of…

Mats, movies and medicine: The wrestler who ‘fell in love’ with acting

At just 20 years of age, Madusu Koroma already has plenty to…

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I was shot by rebels for being a journalist

During the bloody rebel war that raged in Sierra Leone for more…

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Love conquers all

It is common among the North, South, and East to marry regardless…

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They think it’s about being cursed – Retired Colonel raising awareness about Parkinson’s in Africa

 A retired army colonel with Parkinson's has resumed a solo trip through…

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Sam Jalloh: ‘I wanted to play tennis for Sierra Leone’

Sam Jalloh is a tennis coach in the UK who's life went…

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Johnny Smythe, the WWII Sierra Leonean airman who flew for Britain

Johnny Smythe was one of very few West Africans to fly with…

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Aminata Conteh-Biger: ‘When I remember it’s like I’m there again’

From Sierra-Leone, in the capital, Freetown, picture a wealthy family with lots…

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