A new law in the West African country of Sierra Leone allows child brides to annul their marriages and be financially compensated.
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Sierra Leone Announces Arrest of 14 in ‘Attempted Coup’
The West African nation has not identified the military officials and one civilian it arrested after attacks in the capital on Sunday that left 20 people dead and more than 2,000 prisoners on the loose.
Sierra Leone Announces Arrest of 14 in ‘Attempted Coup’
The West African nation has not identified the military officials and one civilian it arrested after attacks in the capital on Sunday that left 20 people dead and more than 2,000 prisoners on the loose.
Sierra Leone Declares National Curfew Amid Security Concerns
President Julius Maada Bio said there had been “a breach of security” at a key military barracks in the capital, Freetown.
Sierra Leone’s President Bio Wins Re-election
The main opposition candidate has rejected the results, and election observers have raised concerns over the lack of transparency during the vote count.
In Sierra Leone, Clash Follows Election
Supporters and party officials from the All People’s Congress were sifting through polling data from the presidential vote when the military surrounded party headquarters.
Sierra Leone’s Election: What to Know and Latest News
In Saturday’s vote, President Julius Maada Bio is seeking a second five-year term to pursue an ambitious if unfulfilled education initiative, while the country is facing a crippling economic crisis.
Protests Turn Deadly in Sierra Leone Over Rising Cost of Living
Clashes between protesters and security forces over rising fuel and food prices have left an unknown number dead, and the government has imposed a nationwide curfew.
One by One, African Countries Dismantle Colonial-Era Death Penalty Laws
In a unanimous vote by lawmakers, Sierra Leone became the 23rd African country to abolish capital punishment. Critics called it an inhumane vestige of colonialism.
Sierra Leone Declares National Emergency Over Rape of Young Girls
President Julius Maada Bio said a majority of the victims were under 15, and announced measures to combat sexual violence.