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Sierra Leone receives first group of West African deportees from US

World

BreakingAl Jazeera English·May 20·1 min read

Sierra Leone receives first group of West African deportees from US

The arrival of deportees highlights ongoing immigration policies and their impact on individuals from West Africa.

First group of deportees arrives in Sierra Leone from the US
Nine migrants include individuals from Ghana, Guinea, Senegal, and Nigeria
Deportees experienced trauma during detention in the US

Calls for release of Sierra Leonean singer jailed in ‘crackdown on free speech’

Politics

BreakingThe Guardian World·May 19·1 min read

Calls for release of Sierra Leonean singer jailed in ‘crackdown on free speech’

The case highlights significant issues regarding free speech and political dissent in Sierra Leone, reflecting broader concerns about government repression.

Zainab Sheriff is a well-known Sierra Leonean singer and political figure.
She was sentenced to four years and two months in prison.
Her charges were related to a speech made during a political rally.

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She escaped child marriage ‘to a pervert’. Now she’s a divisive first lady

Politics

FeatureBBC News·May 17·1 min read

She escaped child marriage ‘to a pervert’. Now she’s a divisive first lady

Fatima Bio's story highlights the challenges of child marriage and the evolving role of women in Sierra Leonean politics.

Fatima Bio escaped child marriage arranged by her father.
She became an actress before marrying Sierra Leone's president.
As first lady, she advocates for women and girls.