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  1. Sierra Leone Cancels Major Airport Deal With China

    Freetown made a major U-turn on the 400-million dollars deal that was signed in February

  2. Sierra Leone building collapse traps people under rubble

    The building that was under construction collapsed in the country's second biggest city

  3. Sierra Leone allows ex-president Koroma to leave country despite facing treason charges

    Sierra Leonean high court allows ex-president,charged with treason, to leave country.

  4. Sierra Leone ahead of general elections

    Residents of Freetown spell out their burning issues.

  5. Sierra Leone considers health emergency over illegal drug Kush

    Sierra Leone is grappling with a serious substance crisis. A synthetic drug called Kush

  6. Should Tunisia and Libya be Europe's migrant gatekeepers?

    The EU offers to help Tunisia's finances in exchange of control of migrants

  7. Should referees stop a game in the face of racist chanting?

    Should referees stop a game in the face of racist chanting?

  8. Should more employers grant menstrual leave?

    Authorities in Kenya’s capital Nairobi to grant female city employees menstrual leave

  9. Shock In Ethiopia At Top Level Arrests

    Ethiopia arrests top army brass and intelligence service chiefs in shock move

  10. Shock after Cameroon schoolboy killings

    Four teenagers were killed by soldiers in the English-speaking North West region

  11. Shell to pay Nigeria farmers $16m

    The country’s oil industry has been a major source of environmental damage.

  12. Seychelles opposition leader denies witchcraft charges

    Seychelles opposition leader Patrick Herminie is one of eight charged with witchcraft

  13. Sexual violence part of 'everyday life' in Sudan

    Medical charity MSF says over 3,300 people sexually assaulted in Sudan since 2024

  14. Severe flooding hits southern Africa

    A national disaster has been declared in South Africa

  15. Severe Covid patients ‘more likely to die in Africa'

    A Lancet study on Covid-19 looked at critical care in ten African countries

  16. Several killed and dozens wounded in Mogadishu attacks

    Islamists Al Shabab carry out a coordinated attack in Somalia's capital Mogadishu.

  17. Seven days of mourning for Sierra Leone mudslide victims

    Nearly 400 people are confirmed dead after a mudslide and floods.

  18. Senegal’s president won't seek third term

    Macky Sall's announcement on Monday had been eagerly awaited by supporters and critics

  19. Senegal's next President: Bassirou Diomaye Faye

    Senegal has decided on its next President. Who is Bassirou Diomaye Faye?

  20. Senegal's government claims victory in elections

    The Senegalese government has claimed victory in Sunday's parliamentary elections

  21. Senegal: What's driving migrants to leave?

    More than 70 migrants were rescued near Gran Canaria, why do they make these journeys?

  22. Senegal: Sonko supporters continue protests over arrest

    Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko faces rape charges

  23. Senegal: President Macky Sall refuses to apologise

    Senegal's President Macky Sall won’t apologise for political uncertainty ahead of polls.

  24. Senegal: President Macky Sall is declared winner

    The incumbent is said to have won a re-election with over 58%

  25. Senegal: more than 200 people detained after curfew protest

    People were protesting against the curfew imposed to contain the Covid-19 pandemic

  26. Senegal stripped, Morocco awarded title

    Senegal stripped of 2025 AFCON title, Morocco crowned in controversial CAF ruling

  27. Senegal Education Summit discuss best way to increase the reach and quality of education

    Norway challenges other countries to outdo its 260 million dollar pledge

  28. Senegal doubles penalty for same-sex relationships

    Senegal MPs pass a law stiffening prison terms and fines for same-sex relationships

  29. Senegal doubles penalty for same-sex relationships

    Senegal's parliament has doubled LGBTQ+ prison terms and fines in a new law

  30. Senegal busts transnational child abuse network

    Fourteen people arrested and charged in a high profile child abuse case in Senegal

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