Democratic Republic Of Congo Scientists working to develop new Ebola vaccine but warn 'no shortcuts' A pipeline of vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics are under review by the World Health Organizations to bring about a fast response to the ...
00:01 Sierra Leone Mangrove loss threatens Sierra Leone's oyster harvesters Along the coastline of Freetown, the gradual disappearance of mangroves directly threatens the communities that depend on oyster farming to make ...
02:07 Sierra Leone Sierra Leone: Arsenal’s Premier League glory sends Freetown into celebration Arsenal’s long-awaited Premier League triumph is being felt far beyond north London — including on the streets of Freetown, Sierra Leone, where ...
00:46 Sierra Leone Freetown welcomes first US deportation flight under Trump crackdown Sierra Leone has become the latest African nation to receive deportees from the United States as President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement ...
Democratic Republic Of Congo What is an outbreak, epidemic or pandemic? Ebola and public health emergencies explained Terms like outbreak, epidemic, pandemic and public health emergency each describe a different level of spread, and they help determine how fast ...
01:47 Democratic Republic Of Congo Fear as health officials raise alarm over new Ebola outbreak in DR Congo At least 80 people are reported to have died and 246 suspected cases identified in Ituri province in the latest outbreak of the deadly virus.
01:51 Nigeria Synthetic drugs from India fuelling West Africa's opioid epidemic With opioids heavily regulated in many wealthier countries, Indian pharmaceutical manufacturers are pushing hard into Africa and fuelling a growing ...
01:09 Sierra Leone Sierra Leone opposition raises alarm over alleged drug trafficking links The leader of Sierra Leone’s main opposition party has raised fresh concerns over alleged links between the country and international drug trafficking ...
02:20 Venice Biennale African nations showcase art at Venice Biennale The presence of African nations at the Venice Art Biennale continues to grow, with four countries making their debut this year: Guinea, Equatorial ...
06:00 Interview Middle East war will slow down economic growth in Africa as cost of living crisis soars, IMF warns According to the IMF's report, regional growth is expected to decline by 0.3 percentage points, and some 20 million people in Africa now face ...
00:49 OPEC PLUS OPEC+ lifts June output quota amid UAE departure Saudi Arabia, Russia and five other OPEC+ countries increased their oil production quota on Sunday in an expected move aimed at demonstrating ...
00:44 Sierra Leone Sierra Leone signs offshore exploration deal with Shell Sierra Leone is taking a new step toward unlocking its offshore energy potential with a fresh agreement involving oil giant Shell.
11:18 Business Africa Middle East crisis tests African economies [Business Africa] After a strong 2025, African economies are facing a new threat: the war in the Middle East. The IMF now expects regional growth to slow to 4.3% ...
01:45 Democratic Republic Of Congo DRC: Dozens gather for 'standing parliament' in Kinshasa In the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, dozens gathered at what is known as a 'standing parliament'. Some believe the country's president ...
00:56 Sierra Leone Sierra Leone's Unity Boat Race showcases coastal culture, identity and community spirit A competition for coastal communities. This boat race reveals how residents are balancing survival, climate pressure, and the promise of tourism.
01:15 Nigeria ECOWAS appoints veteran diplomat to mediate with Sahel States Lansana Kouyaté, a former Guinean prime minister, has been tasked with re-establishing dialogue with Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso after their ...
01:14 happiness Afghanistan, Sierra Leone, and Malawi among the unhappiest countries Finland has been named the world's happiest country for the ninth consecutive year, according to the World Happiness Report 2026 published Thursday, ...
01:31 Kenya Deadly building collapse in Nairobi after demolition goes wrong The incident occurred in the Shauri Moyo area, where the structure had been earmarked for removal under the Nairobi River Regeneration Project. ...
01:07 USA Michael B. Jordan wins best actor Oscar for dual role in “Sinners” With this win, Jordan joins the small group of Black actors who have received the Best Actor Oscar, following pioneers such as Sidney Poitier, ...
01:09 Uganda New Uganda Visa-free entry for 40 countries, excluding US and EU Uganda has announced visa-free entry for nationals of 40 countries, excluding the United States and European Union nations from this list. This ...
01:41 Senegal Senegal parliament doubles penalty for gay sex Senegal's parliament on Wednesday passed legislation doubling the maximum penalty for same-sex relations, making them punishable by up to 10 ...
02:06 Sierra Leone Sierra Leone women prisoners win freedom through football-based reform project Sento, a mother of two, was serving a one-year prison sentence until a few days ago. On this International Women’s Day, her time behind bars ...
01:11 Burundi Tanzania pushes out Burundian refugees, UN concerned Refugees from Burundi are being forcibly evicted from camps as Tanzania destroys their homes and churches, pushing them to return, often after ...
01:47 Uganda Ugandan students evacuated from Iran speak of 'trauma' A group of 43 young people repatriated by the government after the United States and Israel launched airstrikes against Iran over the weekend ...
01:10 ECOWAS West African states to create new force to fight jihadists in region Sources say the initial aim is to have around 2,000 troops ready to fight "terrorism and insecurity" across West Africa.
01:10 Iran Oil prices surge, Asian stocks fall over Iran conflict Oil prices soared and stocks fell in Asia on Monday on the back of turmoil in the Middle East after US and Israeli strikes on Iran, with the ...
01:05 Sierra Leone Guinea releases 16 Sierra Leonean soldiers arrested earlier this week Conakry claimed the latest border dispute was the result of the unauthorised entry into the country by armed troops from Sierra Leone.
01:05 Guinea Guinea detains 16 Sierra Leonean soldiers amid border dispute Guinea's military has confirmed the detention of 16 Sierra Leonean soldiers after accusing them of crossing the border and raising their flag ...
02:38 Sierra Leone Fasting together: Ramadan and Lent in Sierra Leone’s spirit of harmony Although politics may be troubled in Sierra Leone, religions co-exist harmoniously. As Christian Lent and Muslim Ramadan fall into the same time ...