Sierra Leone10 Dec 2025Two teenagers went to seek gold. They were buried alive in a mine collapsePoverty in Sierra Leone is pushing more students into risky work, which proved deadly for two boys. 10 Dec 202524 Nov 2025Hunting down those who kill people to sell their body parts for 'magic charms'BBC Africa Eye uncovers two so-called "juju" practitioners, who offer to obtain body parts for ritual purposes.24 Nov 20254 Aug 2025WWII hero awarded blue plaque to mark legacyJohn Henry Smythe is being remembered as a heroic WWII resident after being given a blue plaque.4 Aug 202512 Jun 2025Family move to Sierra Leone to volunteer for a yearMarine pilot Ian Lawrence and his family spent a year volunteering on a hospital ship. 12 Jun 20259 Jun 2025Politicians accused of Liberia parliament arson bailed for $440,000Three opposition politicians and the former speaker of parliament have been charged over last year's fire.9 Jun 202519 Mar 2025Bikes and desks to help African schoolchildrenThe donated educational items will help schools in Hull's twin city of Freetown in Sierra Leone.19 Mar 202525 Jan 2025Wanted Dutch drug-smuggler 'is in Sierra Leone' Jos Leijdekkers has been hiding in the West African country, according to authorities in the Netherlands.25 Jan 202517 Jan 2025Suitcases of 'cocaine' found in Sierra Leone embassy vehicleThe country's envoy to neighbouring Guinea is recalled to explain the incident but has not been arrested. 17 Jan 202511 Dec 2024Girl, 11, rescued in Med after three days clinging to tyre tubesThe girl from Sierra Leone said all the 44 migrants on board had died in the storms and high waves.11 Dec 2024...
