Netherlands asks Sierra Leone to extradite cocaine kingpin
The Netherlands has sent an extradition request to Sierra Leone for convicted cocaine smuggler Jos Leijdekkers, the Dutch justice minister said on Thursday, adding that he hoped to find the ...
Manhunt underway after one of Europe's most-wanted fugitives spotted at religious service in Sierra Leone, police say
Jos Leijdekkers — also known as "Omar Sheriff" and "Chubby Jos" — is accused of trafficking cocaine and ordering a murder.
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Turning challenges into opportunities: Awatif’s resilience and innovation
In Kassala State, Sudan, amidst the challenges of economic uncertainty, Awatif* found a path to stability and empowerment through a UN Women-supported ...
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Back On the Front Burner
One of the most heart-warming stories in Nigeria last week was that seven governors, only three of them from Nigeria, met in Maiduguri to push forward with concerted efforts to salvage the Lake Chad ...
A Solo Packraft Descent of Sierra Leone's Largest River
Thomas Mariee's expedition down the Rokel River was an exercise in getting out of his comfort zone, one rapid and insect bite ...