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world-news2 years ago

"Sierra Leone Ex-President Koroma Faces Treason Charges for Coup Involvement"

Sierra Leone's former President Ernest Bai Koroma has been charged with treason and misprision of treason for his alleged involvement in a failed coup attempt in November. The attack involved gunmen breaking into an armory and a prison, resulting in the escape of inmates and the death of 18 security personnel. This comes amid political tensions following the re-election of President Julius Maada Bio in a disputed vote.

via The Associated Press|
##coupattempt#ernestbaikoroma
politicsinternational-affairs2 years ago

"Sierra Leone's Ex-President Koroma Faces Treason Charges for Alleged Coup Involvement"

Former Sierra Leone President Ernest Bai Koroma has been charged with treason related to an attempted coup in November, where gunmen attacked a military armoury and freed prisoners. Despite a proposed exile deal by Ecowas, which the Sierra Leone government did not support, Koroma denies involvement. His lawyer criticizes the charges as politically motivated. Koroma, who was president for 11 years until 2018, has been under house arrest since the coup investigation began.

via BBC.com|
##attemptedcoup#ecowas
health2 years ago

"Unveiling the 'Zombie' Drug Crisis in West Africa"

West Africa is facing a severe drug epidemic with a synthetic cannabinoid-like drug known as 'kush' causing widespread addiction and fatalities. In Sierra Leone, the drug, which is as dangerous as heroin or cocaine, is cheap and easily accessible, contributing to a public health crisis with a dozen users dying weekly. The Sierra Leone Psychiatric Teaching Hospital is overwhelmed, and the country's high youth unemployment rate exacerbates the problem. Similar issues are seen in Liberia and Guinea, with inadequate healthcare systems struggling to cope. Efforts are being made to address the crisis, including potential decriminalization and rehabilitation initiatives, but the situation remains dire.

via The Telegraph|
##addiction#drugepidemic