Sierra Leone2 hrs agoSierra Leone becomes latest African country to receive deportees from USNine deportees arrive from the US as part of Donald Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration.2 hrs ago3 days agoFrom escaping child marriage 'to an old pervert' to becoming Sierra Leone's first ladyThe private world of one of Africa's most powerful political women is revealed in a BBC World Service exclusive.3 days ago14 Apr 2026Baby abandoned by roadside is now changing lives Becky Chaplain, an occupational therapist, is now helping burns patients in West Africa.14 Apr 202619 Jan 2026My children were recruited in a trafficking scam. I joined a police hunt to find themBBC Africa Eye joins an anti-trafficking police unit in Sierra Leone helping a man look for his missing children.19 Jan 202610 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 2025...
