Podcast appearances and mentions of Sierra Leone

Thousands of people in Sierra Leone lost limbs during the brutal civil war, and many more have struggled to overcome the mental as well as physical burdens of the conflict. We visit the Farming on Crutches programme where amputees are trained in agricultural skills which they can use to start their own farms and teach others in their communities their skills. Plus how former addicts are helping others in their communities to stop using kush, a deadly blend of addictive substances that has become a scourge in Sierra Leone and other parts of West Africa.People Fixing The World from the BBC is about brilliant solutions to the world's problems. We release a new edition every Tuesday. We'd love you to let us know what you think and to hear about your own solutions. You can contact us on WhatsApp by messaging +44 8000 321721 or email peoplefixingtheworld@bbc.co.uk. And please leave us a review on your chosen podcast provider.Presenter: Myra Anubi Reporter/producer: Sira Thierij Editor: Jon Bithrey Sound mix: Hal Haines(Image: A trainee farmer rakes grass from a field in Sierra Leone, Sira Thierij/BBC)

Emmet Kennedy is joined by a powerhouse U.S. panel - Howard Kravetz (HHH Racing Podcast), Charlie Freeman, Ryan Anderson (America's Best Racing), and trainer Tim Shaw — for the ultimate Breeders' Cup 2025 Super Previewfrom Del Mar. Across three blockbuster segments, the team deliver sharp betting insights, bold calls, and expert predictions for every major race across Friday, Saturday, and the $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic. It's one of the most anticipated runnings in years:Kentucky Derby, Belmont, Travers, and Jim Dandy winner Sovereignty faces a stacked field of champions — Sierra Leone, Journalism, Fierceness, Forever Young, Mindframe, and Baeza. Can Sovereignty confirm superstar status against the older brigade? Can Sierra Leone do what Curlin, Zenyatta, and Arrogate couldn't — win back-to-back Classics? Is Mindframe's big figure real, or flattered by race setup?

Nomoli figurines are among the earliest works of art from Sierra Leone. The figurines and similar stone sculptures are the only known remains of an empire that existed hundreds of years ago in what is now Sierra Leone and Liberia. Portuguese explorers first recorded the existence of the figurines in the fifteenth century. Nomoli figurines are often associated with the Mende people as they are often buried on Mende land. The Mende and Kissi people of Sierra Leone place these small statues near their homes and in fields of crops as a form of protection, in the belief that the Nomoli figurines will give them good health and good harvests. They also consult the statues as oracles. During the 20th century, Sierra Leonean immigrants brought their ancestors' Nomoli figurines with them to the United States as a way to preserve the spiritual powers of the past.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support.Please note that all XZBN radio and/or television shows are Copyright © REL-MAR McConnell Meda Company, Niagara, Ontario, Canada – www.rel-mar.com. For more Episodes of this show and all shows produced, broadcasted and syndicated from REL-MAR McConell Media Company and The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network and the 'X' Zone TV Channell, visit www.xzbn.net. For programming, distribution, and syndication inquiries, email programming@xzbn.net.We are proud to announce the we have launched TWATNews.com, launched in August 2025.TWATNews.com is an independent online news platform dedicated to uncovering the truth about Donald Trump and his ongoing influence in politics, business, and society. Unlike mainstream outlets that often sanitize, soften, or ignore stories that challenge Trump and his allies, TWATNews digs deeper to deliver hard-hitting articles, investigative features, and sharp commentary that mainstream media won't touch.These are stories and articles that you will not read anywhere else.Our mission is simple: to expose corruption, lies, and authoritarian tendencies while giving voice to the perspectives and evidence that are often marginalized or buried by corporate-controlled media

        Episode Description Episode Description         Sign up to receive this Unreached of the Day podcast sent to you:                         https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/15141                      Dear Friend, The Batak people of North Sumatra didn't have a written language until 1834. Today, they're one of the largest Christian populations in Indonesia, with over 6 million believers. The transformation happened because someone, a German missionary named Ludwig Nommensen, decided their spiritual poverty was unacceptable. That was 190 years ago. Today, 4,473 people groups are still waiting for their Ludwig Nommensen moment. The People Group Adoption Program launches today, and here's how it works: It meets you where you are. You're not being asked to become a missionary in the field (though if God calls you to that, we'll cheer you on). You're being invited to use your current gifts, prayer, advocacy, networking, research to support those who are already called to go. It's strategic. Every people group in our database has been vetted by researchers and field workers. These aren't randomly selected communities. They're the 100 largest frontier people groups, the populations with the least gospel access and the greatest potential for kingdom impact. It grows with your capacity. Whether you're adopting as a family, church, or organization, the commitment adjusts to what you can offer. Someweekly. Others will fund translation projects. A few will end up moving to the field. All contributions matter. When you adopt a people group today, you'll receive: Immediate next steps for your specific adopted group A digital covenant card to mark your commitment Information about your frontier people group Regular updates as we develop more resources and connections Beyond the practical resources, you'll receive something harder to quantify: the knowledge that you're part of a strategic response to the most urgent spiritual need on our planet. The Batak people have been sending missionaries to unreached groups for decades now. Their story didn't end with their own transformation; it multiplied exponentially.

Send us a textWelcome to Voice Afrique, a space where faith meets the deep wounds and hopes of Africa. I'm your host, Fr. Stan Chu Ilo, inviting you into a moment of reflection, healing, and encounter.In this episode, we turn our gaze to Sierra Leone — a nation once scarred by war, disease, and poverty, yet resilient through the power of faith. Through the eyes of faith, we discover that Sierra Leone's post-war recovery is not just political or economic, but a spiritual pilgrimage of restoration.Joining me is Agnes Ainea, an acclaimed African journalist and author of “Sent to Heal a Wounded Nation: The Story of Father Peter Konteh” (Paulines Africa). Together, we explore the prophetic witness of Fr. Peter Konteh — a Catholic priest whose ministry through Caritas Freetown embodies the Church's healing mission: rebuilding communities, restoring dignity, and renewing hope.From the ruins of civil war and the scars of Ebola to the promise of peace and education, this story captures what Pope Francis calls “the polyhedron of hope” — a people whose faith and solidarity transform suffering into grace.

Mercy Ships inviterer til inspirasjonssamling i Ålesund i slutten av november og søker etter meir mannskap. Per Magne Brakstad er nyleg tilbake etter tre månader ombord på Mercy Ships i Sierra Leone. Etter Brakstad vart pensjonist såg han muligheita til å gjere dette, og då han såg på lista over kva mannskap det var behov for, så såg han at det også kunne vere ein stad for han. Sjølv har han praktisk erfaring og utdanna bilmekaniker, så dermed søkte han på ei stilling med desse oppgåvene. Høyr heile intervjuet med Per Magne Brakstad.

Elektronischer IdentitätsnachweisEin Standpunkt von Uwe Froschauer.Nicht gewählte Globalisten wie Bill Gates oder der Rockefeller-Clan wollen angeblich „für uns“ – in Wirklichkeit gegen uns – eine bequeme und schnelle digitale Welt – in Wirklichkeit ein digitales Freiluftgefängnis – aufbauen.Der elektronische Identitätsnachweis (eID) hat zweifellos auch Vorteile wie Bequemlichkeit, Schnelligkeit, Abbau der Bürokratie und deren Kosten. Die Nachteile überwiegen jedoch aus meiner Sicht bei weitem die vorhandenen Vorteile. Hierzu später.Weltweite Bestrebungen für eine digitale IdentitätGroßbritannien ist im Begriff, die Pflicht zur digitalen Identifizierung für alle britischen Bürger sowie für Einwohner, Studenten oder Arbeitnehmer aus der Europäischen Union einzuführen. SkyNews berichtete, dass der britische Premierminister Keir Starmer kürzlich angekündigt habe, alle Bürger Großbritanniens zu verpflichten, ein Ausweisdokument zu besitzen, um ihr Recht auf Aufenthalt und Arbeit im Land nachzuweisen, das in einem Portemonnaie ähnlich wie Apple Wallet oder Google Wallet aufbewahrt wird.Das ist jedoch nur der erste Schritt. Mittlerweile ist durchgesickert, dass die digitale Identität nicht nur Pflicht für alle Arbeitnehmer werden soll, sondern die Nutzung dieses Kontrollmechanismus darüber hinaus gehen wird. Junge Menschen müssen in Zukunft ihre digitale ID eventuell auch beim Alkoholkauf vorzeigen, das heißt: Ein System, das ursprünglich für den Arbeitsmarkt gedacht war, soll nun in den privaten Alltag vordringen. Für jeden Selbstdenker dürfte klar sein, dass Autokraten wie Keir Starmer mittels Salamitaktik die Kontrolle der Bürger auf alle Lebensbereiche ausdehnen wollen – und werden, wenn wir diesen Totalitaristen nicht Einhalt gebieten.Die im November 2023 von den Vereinten Nationen, der Bill-und-Melinda-Gates-Stiftung und ihrer Partner gestartete „50-in-5“-Kampagne zur Beschleunigung der Einführung digitaler IDs, schneller Zahlungssysteme und des Datenaustauschs in 50 Ländern bis 2028, hat mittlerweile 30 Länder für sich gewinnen können. Bis 2028 soll in 50 Ländern mindestens eine Komponente der Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) eingeführt werden. Die zivile Technologieplattform DPI besteht aus den Hauptkomponenten: digitale ID, schnelle Zahlungssysteme und massiver Datenaustausch zwischen öffentlichen und privaten Einrichtungen sowie digitaler Register.Die 30 Länder, deren Bürger mir jetzt schon leidtun, sind Bangladesch, Brasilien, Dominikanische Republik, Estland, Äthiopien, Frankreich, Guatemala, Jamaika, Kambodscha, Kasachstan, Lesotho, Malawi, Mexiko, Moldawien, Nigeria, Norwegen, Sambia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Singapur, Sri Lanka, Südafrika, Südsudan, Somalia, Togo, Trinidad und Tobago, Uganda, Ukraine, Uruguay und Usbekistan.Die Minister für digitale Wirtschaft aus Nigeria und Togo forderten am 22. September 2025 während einer Nebenveranstaltung der UN-Generalversammlung in New York ein interoperables digitales Identitätssystem für den gesamten afrikanischen Kontinent....https://apolut.net/das-digitale-gefangnis-von-uwe-froschauer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textThe remarkable journey of an 11-year-old girl named Em demonstrates the life-changing power of cross-border collaboration in child protection. When Em was trafficked from her home in Liberia to Sierra Leone under false promises of education, she instead found herself forced into domestic labor and street selling. After becoming separated from her trafficker and lost on the streets, local authorities connected her with the Child Reintegration Center (CRC).Through counseling sessions, CRC discovered Em wasn't from Sierra Leone at all, presenting a complex international challenge. What happened next showcases the extraordinary impact of professional networking in child welfare. George Kulanda from CRC and Prezton Gonkerwon Vaye from Red Meets Green had previously met at a child protection training workshop where they exchanged contact information. This connection became the crucial link in Em's rescue, demonstrating how seemingly small professional relationships can transform lives.The multinational effort expanded to include multiple stakeholders across both countries, coordinating Em's safe transport to the border, completing necessary documentation, and arranging temporary placement while family tracing continued. In a touching development, Em's parents learned about their daughter's whereabouts and traveled to claim her, resulting in an emotional reunion filled with "joyful tears." Today, Em is back in school and dreams of becoming a doctor to serve her village community. Her mother now educates neighbors about trafficking risks, creating ripple effects of protection throughout their community.This story reminds us that behind every trafficking statistic stands a child with dreams and potential. When organizations unite across borders, even the most complex cases find resolution. As Elena, the youth co-host wisely observed: "There's always light at the end of the tunnel. You just have to be resilient and willing to seek it." Subscribe now to hear more inspiring stories of hope and resilience on Optimistic Voices: A Child's View.________Travel on International Mission, meet local leadership and work alongside them. Exchange knowledge, learn from one another and be open to personal transformation. Step into a 25 year long story of change for children in some of the poorest regions on Earth.https://www.helpingchildrenworldwide.org/mission-trips.html****** Shout out to our newest sponsor: The Resilience InstituteSupport the showHelpingchildrenworldwide.org

For the latest Scots Whay Hae! podcast Ali spoke to writer Foday Mannah to hear all about his award-winning debut novel The Search for Othella Savage, which is published by Quercus Books, and which was shortlisted for this year's Bloody Scotland Debut Prize.Foday gives a brief synopsis of the novel, speaks about the real-life incident which inspired him to write it, and why it was important to set events in both Scotland and Sierra Leone. He also explains the quote from Mongo Beti which is the novel's epigraph.The two then talk about the themes of the novel (which include power, corruption & lies - but also friendship and family), some of the central characters, and the challenges in writing about politics and religion.They also discussed the changing face of the crime genre and attitudes towards it, the importance of crime writing festivals such as Bloody Scotland, literary awards, and creative writing courses, before Foday offers some advice to prospective writers, and book recommendations to anyone looking for a new read.It's always a pleasure to talk to Foday (you can still listen to our podcast with all of the Bloody Scotland Debut Prize shortlisted authors) and The Search For Othella Savage is not only a gripping and exciting (and thought-provoking) thriller, it offers a representation of a community rarely, if ever, portrayed in Scottish literature. For readers and writers alike, this is a must-listen episode.Full details, including all the ways to listen, are over at scotswhayhae.com

We saw in the last episode, that Britain's involvement in the NATO intervention in Kosovo could be regarded as part of an ‘ethical foreign policy', since its objective, many felt, was humanitarian, though others disagreed. Another military action, to support the government of Sierra Leone against rebellion, was more clearly humanitarian rather than self-serving, and so easier still to defend on ethical grounds.All this, together with a strong economy and some reforms that were beginning to bear fruit, in the social, educational and health arenas, but Blair's Labour government in a strong position. So it called a general election in June 2001, when it would set out to do something the party had never achieved before: win a Commons majority, serve out a term in office, and then win another.And Blair pulled it off. Indeed, not only did Labour win, it took another landslide majority.Celebrations didn't last long though. Within three months of the election win, terrorists attacked the US in the atrocity we now call 9/11. An attack that serious led to a massive response, but not against the nation from which most of the terrorists and their leader, Osama bin Laden, came, which was Saudi Arabia, but against the nation that offered bin Laden refuge, Afghanistan.That rather questioned the extent to which Labour was pursuing a foreign policy that could be called ethical. However, far worse was still to come. That, though, we'll see in the next episode.Illustration: the Twin Towers ablaze on 9/11, 11 September 2001. Public domain.Music: Bach Partita #2c by J Bu licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License

Nick and Charlotte live at Tattersalls again for the final day of Book One. Guests today include Charlie Appleby, with a full run down of his squad for Newmarket this weekend, plus an early look at his Breeders' Cup squad. Also on today's show, Nick spends some time with Luca and Sara Cumani after their stellar Wednesday for the Fittocks Stud team, while Chad Brown discusses the importance of Tatts yearlings in bolstering his team and gives the lowdown on Sierra Leone'e preparation in defence of his Breeders' Cup Classic crown. Saracen's Polly Bonnor tells us how she has fed Book One's Top two lots, while Joseph O'Brien has the latest on his Fillies' Mile contender, and Anthony Stroud, Simon Marsh and ROA board hopeful Mark Johnston also join the show.

Nick and Charlotte live at Tattersalls again for the final day of Book One. Guests today include Charlie Appleby, with a full run down of his squad for Newmarket this weekend, plus an early look at his Breeders' Cup squad. Also on today's show, Nick spends some time with Luca and Sara Cumani after their stellar Wednesday for the Fittocks Stud team, while Chad Brown discusses the importance of Tatts yearlings in bolstering his team and gives the lowdown on Sierra Leone'e preparation in defence of his Breeders' Cup Classic crown. Saracen's Polly Bonnor tells us how she has fed Book One's Top two lots, while Joseph O'Brien has the latest on his Fillies' Mile contender, and Anthony Stroud, Simon Marsh and ROA board hopeful Mark Johnston also join the show.

In this week's episode of Fully Booked, we speak with a young adult dystopian author whose years of humanitarian work across conflict zones have given her fiction an uncommon depth. Drawing on firsthand experience in Afghanistan, Colombia, and Sierra Leone, CC Robinson explains how real-life crises shaped her understanding of survival, resilience, and human connection, and how these insights now fuel her gripping post-apocalyptic stories. From clean water to cross-cultural grief, the real priorities behind individual motivations can differ wildly depending on background, and weaving those motivations into a narrative can lead to richer, more realistic characters and interactions. The discussion also highlights the challenges and responsibilities of writing outside one's own experience, particularly when developing characters from diverse cultural, racial, and social backgrounds. CC shares her intensive research process, including in-depth interviews, primary-source reading, and collaboration with sensitivity readers, all aimed at ensuring each voice is distinct and grounded in truth. For writers exploring how shared human experiences can bridge cultural divides or looking to craft fiction that reflects today's complex world, this conversation offers valuable insight into how to do so with care and authenticity.   CC Robinson https://ccrobinsonauthor.com/hiddengems   Hidden Gems Need our help publishing or marketing your book?  https://www.hiddengemsbooks.com/author-services/   All episode details and links:  https://www.hiddengemsbooks.com/podcast

Guest: Angela Betancourt — communication strategist, global storyteller, Air Force Reservist, and lifelong adventurer who believes bold moves shape extraordinary lives. From leading comms in Sierra Leone post-Ebola to ocean-advocacy storytelling, Angela shows how travel can unlock courage, purpose, and impact.In this episode: Angela shares how a “non-linear” career across manufacturing, agriculture, and humanitarian work led to her dream role abroad—plus why solo travel is a powerful teacher, what went wrong (and right) in Bangkok, and practical ways women can travel safely without letting fear drive the itinerary.You will learn:Simple, evidence-based safety habits that make solo travel feel doable (and fun).How purpose-driven storytelling can open doors to international, high-impact work.Connect with Angela: • Betancourt Group (enviro + social impact comms): groupbetancourt.com • Personal blog: angiebetancourt.com • Instagram: @AngieBTravels • LinkedIn: search Angela Betancourt (communications / social impact)Sponsor: Unmapped: Solo Women Travelers – Bold Journeys of Healing, Resilience, and Self-Discovery. Half of author royalties support the YWCA's work with survivors of domestic abuse. Great holiday gift; links below in Lizbeth's links.Lizbeth's links Want to comment on the show? Connect at Lizbeth's author/podcast Facebook page Wanting great guests for your podcast, or to be a great guest on someone else's show? Join PodMatch here! Unmapped: Solo Women Travelers – Bold Journeys of Healing, Resilience, and Self-Discovery. Half of author royalties support the YWCA's work with survivors of domestic abuse and their families, and to combat racism. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FTSNM997 Paperback Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FS9DX6HF Draft2Digital ebook https://books2read.com/u/312rlw Lizbeth's memoir Pieces of Me: Rescuing My Kidnapped Daughters can be ordered where books are sold, and is now a TV movie, #Stolen By Their Father on Lifetime.Lizbeth's second book, Grounded in Grit: Turn Your Challenges Into Superpowers is available to order wherever books are sold! Tilka Faces the Odds, One Man at a Time, new release novel https://books2read.com/u/4j760X Sign up to stay in the know on L...

Radio Foot internationale à 16h10-21h10 T.U. au sommaire aujourd'hui : - Éliminatoires Mondial 2026 en Afrique, les 2 dernières journées. ; - Zaïre-Emery, le déclassement ? ;  - Le coup de griffe d'OL Lyonnes. - Éliminatoires Mondial 2026 en Afrique, les 2 dernières journées. Dans le groupe D, le Cap Vert tenu en échec en Libye n'est pas encore qualifié. Le Cameroun l'a emporté sur l'île Maurice et réduit l'écart avec les Requins Bleus. - Poule A, l'Égypte tout près du but, un point suffit contre Djibouti. Un groupe où le Burkina Faso doit gagner face à la Sierra Leone, adversaire direct. - Groupe G : l'Algérie affrontera finalement la Somalie à domicile demain, avant de recevoir l'Ouganda mardi. Cranes et Mambas mozambicains à la lutte pour la 2è place. Une victoire suffit aux Fennecs, que Luca Zidane a rejoints. Le gardien de 27 ans évolue à Grenade, 18è de Liga 2. Choix tardif pour un portier moyen ? Le parcours du fils de Zizou en sélection va-t-il être un long fleuve tranquille ? Le coach Petkovic, critiqué sur ses choix, assume sa décision. - Zaïre-Emery le déclassement ? Retour chez les Espoirs pour le milieu de 19 ans lancé en A, il y a près de 2 ans, et y jouait encore jusqu'en mars 2025. Il compte bien rebondir rapidement, comme Thierry Henry ! L'attaquant champion du monde 1998 était, lui aussi, sorti de l'élite l'année suivante. Le Parisien lancé trop vite ? Stoppé net par des blessures ? Comme d'autres jeunes, Lamine Yamal, Ansu Fati, surclassés et starifiés, un danger ? Très jeune aussi : Gilberto Mora. Le milieu mexicain dispute le Mondial U20, est pressenti pour prendre part à celui des U17, puis au tournoi des «grands» l'été prochain ! - Le coup de griffe d'OL Lyonnes. Les féminines ont bien entamé la nouvelle édition de la Ligue des Champions, calquée sur la C1 masculine. Victoire 2-1 dans l'antre des championnes d'Europe d'Arsenal. Les Fenottes veulent reconquérir les sommets avec Jonatan Giraldez, ex-coach des Barcelonaises sacrées 2 fois consécutivement. Pour débattre avec Annie Gasnier : Cherif Ghemmour, Frank Simon et Nabil Djellit. Technique/réalisation : Guillaume Buffet -- David Fintzel/Pierre Guérin.

Radio Foot internationale à 16h10-21h10 T.U. au sommaire aujourd'hui : - Éliminatoires Mondial 2026 en Afrique, les 2 dernières journées. ; - Zaïre-Emery, le déclassement ? ;  - Le coup de griffe d'OL Lyonnes. - Éliminatoires Mondial 2026 en Afrique, les 2 dernières journées. Dans le groupe D, le Cap Vert tenu en échec en Libye n'est pas encore qualifié. Le Cameroun l'a emporté sur l'île Maurice et réduit l'écart avec les Requins Bleus. - Poule A, l'Égypte tout près du but, un point suffit contre Djibouti. Un groupe où le Burkina Faso doit gagner face à la Sierra Leone, adversaire direct. - Groupe G : l'Algérie affrontera finalement la Somalie à domicile demain, avant de recevoir l'Ouganda mardi. Cranes et Mambas mozambicains à la lutte pour la 2è place. Une victoire suffit aux Fennecs, que Luca Zidane a rejoints. Le gardien de 27 ans évolue à Grenade, 18è de Liga 2. Choix tardif pour un portier moyen ? Le parcours du fils de Zizou en sélection va-t-il être un long fleuve tranquille ? Le coach Petkovic, critiqué sur ses choix, assume sa décision. - Zaïre-Emery le déclassement ? Retour chez les Espoirs pour le milieu de 19 ans lancé en A, il y a près de 2 ans, et y jouait encore jusqu'en mars 2025. Il compte bien rebondir rapidement, comme Thierry Henry ! L'attaquant champion du monde 1998 était, lui aussi, sorti de l'élite l'année suivante. Le Parisien lancé trop vite ? Stoppé net par des blessures ? Comme d'autres jeunes, Lamine Yamal, Ansu Fati, surclassés et starifiés, un danger ? Très jeune aussi : Gilberto Mora. Le milieu mexicain dispute le Mondial U20, est pressenti pour prendre part à celui des U17, puis au tournoi des «grands» l'été prochain ! - Le coup de griffe d'OL Lyonnes. Les féminines ont bien entamé la nouvelle édition de la Ligue des Champions, calquée sur la C1 masculine. Victoire 2-1 dans l'antre des championnes d'Europe d'Arsenal. Les Fenottes veulent reconquérir les sommets avec Jonatan Giraldez, ex-coach des Barcelonaises sacrées 2 fois consécutivement. Pour débattre avec Annie Gasnier : Cherif Ghemmour, Frank Simon et Nabil Djellit. Technique/réalisation : Guillaume Buffet -- David Fintzel/Pierre Guérin.

Send us a textWhat does it really mean to empower people? Beyond buzzwords and good intentions lies a complex reality that social impact organizations grapple with daily. This conversation with researchers Dr. Thomas Crea and Dr. Sarah Neville dives deep into the messy, thought-provoking questions that challenge conventional thinking about empowerment.The discussion takes us beyond simplistic notions of "teaching a man to fish" to examine whether we're creating the fishing holes people need to sustain themselves. As Dr. Crea points out, true empowerment begins when "communities recognize and define the issues affecting them" rather than having external definitions imposed. Yet the structures of international aid, academic research, and nonprofit funding often create barriers to this community-centered approach.We explore the tension between research that feels extractive and communities' immediate needs for jobs, healthcare, and education. Both researchers share candid reflections on working across contexts from Sierra Leone to Chelsea, Massachusetts, revealing how power dynamics play out similarly whether internationally or locally. The conversation challenges Western individualism through Dr. Neville's observation that "nobody is a self-made person" and questions whether traditional metrics can capture what matters most in human flourishing.Perhaps most provocatively, we question whether empowerment can be measured at all. Some of the most important outcomes—belonging, dignity, community connection—resist quantification but remain essential. As Dr. Neville notes, "We seem to want short-term, inexpensive solutions to have life-changing, transformative impact," yet meaningful change often requires longer-term investment and humility about what we can________Travel on International Mission, meet local leadership and work alongside them. Exchange knowledge, learn from one another and be open to personal transformation. Step into a 25 year long story of change for children in some of the poorest regions on Earth.https://www.helpingchildrenworldwide.org/mission-trips.html****** _____A bible study for groups and individuals, One Twenty-Seven: The Widow and the Orphan by Dr Andrea Siegel explores the themes of the first chapter of James, and in particular, 1:27. In James, we learn of our duty to the vulnerable in the historical context of the author. Order here or digital download ___________Family Empowerment Advocates support the work of family empowerment experts at the Child Reintegration Centre, Sierra Leone. Your small monthly donation, prayers, attention & caring is essential. You advocate for their work to help families bring themselves out of poverty, changing the course of children's lives and lifting up communities. join ____Organize a Rooted in Reality mission experience for your service club, church group, worship team, young adult or adult study. No travel required. Step into the shoes of people in extreme poverty in Sierra Leone, West Africa, Helping Children Worldwide takes you into a world where families are facing impossible choices every day.Contact support@helpingchildrenworldwide.org to discuss how. Shout out to our newest sponsor: The Resilience InstituteSupport the showHelpingchildrenworldwide.org

GET HEIRLOOM SEEDS & NON GMO SURVIVAL FOOD HERE: https://heavensharvest.com/ USE Code WAM to save 5% plus free shipping! GET YOUR WAV WATCH HERE: https://buy.wavwatch.com/WAM Use Code WAM to save $100 and purchase amazing healing frequency technology! Get Your SUPER-SUPPLIMENTS HERE: https://vni.life/wam Use Code WAM15 & Save 15%! Life changing formulas you can't find anywhere else! HELP SUPPORT US AS WE DOCUMENT HISTORY HERE: https://gogetfunding.com/help-keep-wam-alive/# Josh Sigurdson reports on the mandatory digital ID launched in the UK by Kier Starmer under the guise of stopping mass migration. The biometric system will be mandatory for people who wish to get a job and will eventually be rolled out to all people. This is happening at the same time as 193 countries roll our CBDCs (central bank digital currencies) and the European Union releases its digital Euro in the next MONTH. Switzerland just approved a digital ID mandate. Mexico has enforced digital ID mandates with biometrics by this coming January. The TSA and the European union just mandated biometrics for entry. The GENIUS Act was passed recently in the United States simultaneously with the Real ID. Both conservatives and liberals, Democrats and Republicans are rolling out biometrics and digital IDs in their own way to bring in the technocratic reset. Evident with Danielle Smith, the Premier of Alberta and the biometric migration system President Donald Trump is rolling out. In fact, alongside the digital ID system in the US, Trump has put nearly 1 trillion dollars into AI infrastructure and a giant Palantir database, focusing on using recent crisises to introduce this digital control system. Elon Musk is using X and his Pentagon funded mesh network to bring in this system as well. Then, on the left, they use "speech," "extremism," "health" and "climate to bring in the same biometric system. Under the guise of emergency they will install this system. It just depends how it will affect you based on if you're ready. Vietnam just closed 86 million bank accounts because people would not submit to the biometric ID system. In Sierra Leone, people can't drive a car or work without a digital ID. Don't fool yourself. This is coming to your front door and your living room soon. Prepare yourselves. Stay tuned for more from WAM! Get local, healthy, pasture raised meat delivered to your door here: https://wildpastures.com/promos/save-20-for-life/bonus15?oid=6&affid=321 USE THE LINK & get 20% off for life and $15 off your first box! DITCH YOUR DOCTOR! https://www.livelongerformula.com/wam Get a natural health practitioner and work with Christian Yordanov! Mention WAM and get a FREE masterclass! You will ALSO get a FREE metabolic function assessment! GET YOUR APRICOT SEEDS at the life-saving Richardson Nutritional Center HERE: https://rncstore.com/r?id=bg8qc1 Use code JOSH to save money! BUY GOLD HERE: https://firstnationalbullion.com/schedule-consult/ Avoid CBDCs! SIGN UP FOR HOMESTEADING COURSES NOW: https://freedomfarmers.com/link/17150/ Get Prepared & Start The Move Towards Real Independence With Curtis Stone's Courses! GET YOUR FREEDOM KELLY KETTLE KIT HERE: https://patriotprepared.com/shop/freedom-kettle/ Use Code WAM and enjoy many solutions for the outdoors in the face of the impending reset! PayPal: ancientwonderstelevision@gmail.com FIND OUR CoinTree page here: https://cointr.ee/joshsigurdson PURCHASE MERECHANDISE HERE: https://world-alternative-media.creator-spring.com/ JOIN US on SubscribeStar here: https://www.subscribestar.com/world-alternative-media For subscriber only content! Pledge here! Just a dollar a month can help us alive! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=2652072&ty=h&u=2652072 BITCOIN ADDRESS: 18d1WEnYYhBRgZVbeyLr6UfiJhrQygcgNU World Alternative Media 2025

Amara grew up in Sierra Leone with legs so bent that walking was painful.

This episode of our Resisting Empire series explores the life of Samory Touré, the 19th-century West African leader who built an empire across Guinea, Mali, Sierra Leone, Côte d'Ivoire, and Liberia. Known as the “Napoleon of Africa,” he modernised his armies, outmanoeuvred the French for over sixteen years, and used scorched-earth tactics to hold back European expansion. But Samory was more than a military strategist. He united diverse groups under Islam, pursued bold ambitions, and ruled with authoritarian discipline that left deep divides. Captured in 1898 and exiled to Gabon, his legacy remains complex — both celebrated as a symbol of resistance and remembered as a ruthless conqueror. PSA: You Are African First Before Anything REFERENCES Samory - African History (journal article) Samori Touré (1830-1900) Quand les empires se faisaient et se défaisaient en Afrique de l'Ouest : le cas Samory Touré (in French) West Africa the fight for survival Follow us on IG: itsacontinentpod and Twitter: itsacontinent. It's a Continent (published by Coronet) is available to purchase: itsacontinent.com/book   We're on Buy me a Coffee too: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/itsacontinent Visit our website: itsacontinent.com Artwork by Margo Designs: https://margosdesigns.myportfolio.com Music provided by Free Vibes: https://goo.gl/NkGhTg Warm Nights by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/... Follow us on IG: itsacontinentpod and Twitter: itsacontinent. It's a Continent (published by Coronet) is available to purchase: itsacontinent.com/book   We're on Buy me a Coffee too: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/itsacontinent Visit our website: itsacontinent.com Artwork by Margo Designs: https://margosdesigns.myportfolio.com Music provided by Free Vibes: https://goo.gl/NkGhTg Warm Nights by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some aircraft have specialized roles most applicable to certain types of warfare—and thus only appear in certain conflicts around the globe.And then there are the workhorses that show up everywhere.On this episode, former Royal Air Force navigator-turned-pilot Elliott "Jellers" Jardine explains how the Boeing CH-47 Chinook is one of those aircraft. From Vietnam to the Falkland Islands to Sierra Leone and the more recent desert operations, the Chinook is always in demand. And always delivers.Stay tuned after the feature interview for an important update on the future of this show.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations

① China has celebrated the 70th founding anniversary of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. We take a look at how Xinjiang is maintaining stability and achieving prosperity. (00:48) ② China has made a landmark pledge to cut its climate emissions. Is China in effect taking on a global leadership role in tackling climate change? (13:03) ③ A conversation with Alfred Moi Jamiru, Sierra Leone's Deputy Minister of Local Government and Community Affairs, on China's Global Governance Initiative. (25:17) ④ China's tech giants are ramping up efforts in artificial intelligence. Is China's AI push shifting from pure tech competition to creating real-world value for industries? (36:22) ⑤ Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, Chile and Bangladesh are seeking to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership. What could they potentially bring to the trade bloc? (46:58)

Edward Miguel is Distinguished Professor of Economics, the Oxfam Professor of Environmental and Resource Economics, & Faculty co-Director of the Center for Effective Global Action at the University of California, Berkeley, where he has taught since 2000. He earned S.B. degrees in both Economics and Mathematics from MIT, received a Ph.D. in Economics from Harvard University, where he was a National Science Foundation Fellow, and has been a visiting professor at Princeton University and Stanford University. Ted's main research focus is African economic development, including work on the economic causes and consequences of violence; the impact of ethnic divisions on local collective action; interactions between health, education, environment, and productivity for the poor; and methods for transparency in social science research. He has conducted field work in Kenya, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, and India. He has published over 130 articles and chapters in leading academic journals and collected volumes, and his work has been cited over 50,000 times according to Google Scholar.

In het tweede en laatste deel van de podcast met Sander de Kramer praten Alex Pastoor en ‘zelfbenoemde labrador' Sander over leven na de dood en de dure hobby's en foutjes van het Koningshuis.De ‘Rotterdamse chauvinist' spreekt over de liefde voor Feyenoord. Ook Sparta komt voorbij. De Kramer legt de belangen uit van het inzetten van voetbal om maatschappelijke doelen te behalen. En dat voetbal niet alleen de belangrijkste bijzaak, maar ook de belangrijkste hoofdverbinder voor politieke aangelegenheden is.De Kramer vertelt anekdotes over Ethiopië, Sierra Leone en Madagaskar. Ook vraagt hij zich af of er een maatschappelijke rol voor hem is binnen de KNVB.Verder gaat het over roerige tijden, Sadio Mané, de bijnaam Chief Ouwe Dibbes en het WK-voetbal voor daklozen.Genoeg redenen om te luisteren dus!Zie het privacybeleid op https://art19.com/privacy en de privacyverklaring van Californië op https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to the Superhumanize Podcast, where ancient wisdom meets cutting-edge science, and we remember that magic is not fantasy, it's our forgotten birthright. I'm your host, Ariane Sommer.Throughout my global journey, from my childhood in Sierra Leone to the boardrooms of wellness enterprises, I've witnessed the profound cost of our disconnection from our own innate wisdom. We've traded our intuitive knowing for external validation, our natural rhythms for artificial timelines, our deep feminine wisdom for surface-level productivity.But what if I told you there's a way back? A way to speak the language of the universe itself and to reclaim the word 'witch' for what it truly means: wise.My guest today is Mia Magik. You might know her as the spiritual fairy godmother whose Sacred Rage Ritual went viral on TikTok, giving millions of women permission to feel what they've been told to suppress for centuries.Mia is also the bestselling author of "IntuWitchin: Learn to Speak the Language of the Universe and Reclaim Your Inner Magik," and I've had the privilege of reading her upcoming book "Witchual," which transforms ordinary moments into profound spiritual practice through what she calls attention plus intention.She's the founder of Witch School, has led transformational retreats in castles throughout Scotland and France, and has coached everyone from tech leaders to professional athletes to remember their supernatural abilities.Here's what moves me most about Mia's work: she's reclaiming the truth that our disconnection from nature is the root of our modern suffering, and that remembering our magical nature isn't just personal healing, it's planetary medicine.So join me as we explore what it means to live a fearlessly authentic life, to embrace both the light and dark feminine within us, and to discover that the magic you seek is not somewhere out there, it's already within you, waiting to be remembered.Episode Highlights:Magic is not fantasy but a forgotten birthright we can reclaim.Mia's viral Sacred Rage Ritual gave millions of women permission to express emotions long suppressed.The deeper meaning of the word “witch” as wise, and how reclaiming it empowers authenticity.How attention plus intention can transform ordinary moments into profound spiritual practice.Reconnecting with nature as the antidote to modern disconnection and suffering.Living a fearlessly authentic life by embracing both the light and dark feminine within us.Remembering that the magic we seek is not external, but already alive within.Resources mentioned:Mia Magik — Learn to Speak the Language of the Universe and Reclaim Your Inner Magic (book) — https://miamagik.comWitchel (upcoming book by Mia Magik) — https://miamagik.com/booksWitch School — https://miamagik.com/witch-school

In this episode, Dr. Chernoh Alpha Bah, editor of Africanist Press, discusses the ongoing political crisis in Sierra Leone, focusing on issues of accountability, extrajudicial killings, and the recent resignation of U.S. Ambassador Bryan David Hunt, whose involvement in local politics has raised concerns amongSierra Leoneans.The conversation also delves into the implications of foreign debts, particularly from the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), and the lack of progress on a promised power plant project in Freetown, raising questions about the use of development funds and the need for transparency and justice in Sierra Leone.This episode is part of our "New Democracy Project," sponsored by Northwestern University's Program of African Studies, Write4Justice and SolidarityForAfrica campaigns.

Imagine if you took a trip abroad and in an effort to extend your stay, you unknowingly sign a piece of paperwork that makes you a front line soldier. That's what Evans Kibet, a 36 year old runner from Kenya claims happened to him in Russia. He's now a prisoner of war in Ukraine. BBC journalist Akisa Wandera tells us what we know about his case currently.Citizens of Somalia, Togo, Cuba and Sierra Leone have also been documented as prisoners of war by Ukrainian forces. But how are they recruited in to fighting for the Russian army? BBC's Vitaliy Shevchenko from Ukrainecast tells us more about the methods Russia is using to get people all over the world to fight for them in the Russia-Ukraine War.Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk WhatsApp: +44 330 12 33 22 6 Presenter: Hannah Gelbart Producers: Julia Ross-Roy and Maria Clara Montoya Editor: Harriet Oliver

Send us a textWhat happens when tragedy and opportunity collide in the life of a child? Dr. Aruna Stevens' story answers this question with breathtaking resilience and hope. Born just before Sierra Leone's devastating civil war, Aruna's childhood was shattered when his father was killed and his extended family of twenty separated. He experienced homelessness, hunger, and the daily struggle for survival in a community where healthcare was virtually non-existent—where people routinely died from treatable conditions simply because there were no doctors available.The turning point came when the Child Rescue Centre welcomed young Aruna, providing stability and education for the first time in his life. Despite studying by candlelight and walking long distances to school, he persevered. This foundation eventually led him to graduate from Sierra Leone's only medical college and serve as chief medical director at Mercy Hospital for five years. Now pursuing a PhD in tropical medicine and infectious diseases at Tulane University, Dr. Stevens explains how his difficult past fuels his passion for creating sustainable healthcare solutions in his homeland.Throughout our conversation, Dr. Stevens shares the motivation he finds in his two-year-old son, Godfrey, who remains in Sierra Leone while he completes his studies. His ultimate goal transcends personal achievement—he envisions transforming Mercy Hospital into a self-sufficient institution and establishing research teams to address neglected tropical diseases. "Begin every journey with an end in mind," he advises our listeners, emphasizing that true fulfillment comes from focusing on the broader impact of your work. Join us for this powerful reminder that how a child's journey ends isn't determined by how it begins, but by the decisions, support, and determination they find along the way. Listen now and discover how you might become part of someone else's journey toward hope.________Travel on International Mission, meet local leadership and work alongside them. Exchange knowledge, learn from one another and be open to personal transformation. Step into a 25 year long story of change for children in some of the poorest regions on Earth.https://www.helpingchildrenworldwide.org/mission-trips.html****** Shout out to our newest sponsor: The Resilience InstituteSupport the showHelpingchildrenworldwide.org

The story of Thomalind and Priscilla is 300 years in the making and brings listeners to Bunce Island, off the coast of Sierra Leone.  READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/bunce-island Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

“The only neurosurgeon in Sierra Leone” is now performing lifesaving operations because of the Jacksonville-based Mission:BRAIN.

ENCORE: This episode was first published in Oct. 2023. Sierra Leone used to be the most dangerous place in the world to give birth. Without enough doctors to do C-sections, women and babies were dying. But what if you didn't need a doctor?This week, the story of two determined surgeons and a no-so radical idea that is saving lives in Sierra Leone — one emergency operation at a time.You can read more about the non-profit organization the doctors created at capacare.orgOur guests on the show are Håkon Bolkan, Alex van Duinen and Emmanuel Tommy. You can download the episode transcript here:Here are some of the articles discussed in the show:Bolkan, HA et al. (2015) Met and unmet need for surgery in Sierra Leone: a comprehensive retrospective countrywide survey from all healthcare facilities performing surgery in 2012. SurgeryBrolin, K et al. (2016) The Impact of the West Africa Ebola Outbreak on Obstetric Health Care in Sierra Leone. PLOS ONEBolkan, HA et al.. (2017) Safety, productivity and predicted contribution of a surgical task-sharing programme in Sierra Leone. British Journal of SurgeryTreacy, Laura; Bolkan, Håkon Angell; Sagbakken, Mette. (2018) Distance, accessibility and costs. Decision-making During Childbirth in Rural Sierra Leone: a Qualitative Study. PLOS ONEDrevin, Gustaf; Alvesson, Helle Mölsted; van Duinen, Aalke Johan; Bolkan, Håkon Angell; Koroma, Alimamy philip; von Schreeb, Johan. (2019) ”For this one, let me take the risk”: why surgical staff continued to perform caesarean sections during the 2014–2016 Ebola epidemic in Sierra Leone. BMJ Global Healthvan Duinen, Aalke Johan; Kamara, Michael M.; Hagander, Lars; Ashley, Thomas; Koroma, Alimamy Philip; Leather, Andy J.M.. (2019) Caesarean section performed by medical doctors and associate clinicians in Sierra Leone. British Journal of Surgeryvan Duinen, Aalke Johan; Westendorp, Josien; Kamara, Michael M; Forna, Fatu; Hagander, Lars; Rijken, Marcus J.. (2020) Perinatal outcomes of cesarean deliveries in Sierra Leone: A prospective multicenter observational study. International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textDrug-resistant germs are hidden killers in more than one way. Not only are the microbes invisible to the human eye, in many places, they're invisible because people simply are not looking for them systematically.Doctors often do not know what infections their patients have and treat them based on best guesses, which allows for ineffective treatments and exacerbates drug resistance. Policymakers don't know which infections are most common among populations and cannot make informed decisions about needed treatments or vaccines.This is a major problem across Africa and a new report shows just how complex the problem is.The Mapping AMR and Antimicrobial use Partnership (MAAP), which included the One Health Trust as well as the African Society for Laboratory Medicine; Africa CDC; the East, Central, and Southern Africa Health Community; Innovative Support to Emergencies, Diseases, and Disasters, a nonprofit focused on technology and communication;  the clinical research group IQVIA; and the West African Health Organization, collected data from laboratories from 14 countries in Africa (Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Eswatini, Malawi, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe). “The study revealed significant gaps in bacteriology testing capacities,” the group, whose work was paid for by the UK government's Fleming Fund, wrote in PLoS Medicine.It's the biggest survey yet of testing for antimicrobial resistance – AMR or drug resistance – in Africa.Among the gaps: too little testing overall, a lack of laboratory capacities, and poor coordination and analysis of records. Many records were kept only on paper, which made them almost impossible to access.None of this surprises Dr. Sabiha Essack, South African Research Chair in Antibiotic Resistance and One Health and Professor in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. In an ideal world, she says, a doctor, nurse or other professional should see a patient, test them to see what specific microbe is causing an infection, check to see which drugs will successfully fight that germ, and then treat the patient accordingly.Cheap point-of-care tests should be available everywhere and the results of those tests should be entered into systems that officials can use to make policy decisions, she says. Listen as she tells One World, One Health host Maggie Fox other ways to improve our knowledge about the drug-resistant infections that lurk out there. Want to know more? You can find One World, One Health episodes on drug-resistant infections in cancer patients; superbugs and microplastics; the personal toll of antibiotic resistance; one woman's antibiotic resistance nightmare; how to prevent drug resistance, and more.

Black people can be disabled: breaking the cycle of disability stereotypes - Khadija Gbla by Carey Scheer From surviving a civil war in Sierra Leone to classrooms in Australia, Khadija carried chaos in her body long after the bombs stopped. Her autism was dismissed as a cultural difference by white Australians, scorned as “not Black enough” within her community, and punished by chronic pain no one believed. For years, the world told her she was broken — until her diagnosis gave her the power to name who she had always been. Now, as she raises her autistic son, she also heals her younger self — creating a better world for them both, and for others yet to come. Perhaps, the real danger was never their difference, but a world that refused to see it. Produced by: Carey Scheer Featuring: Khadija Gbla For more stories like Khadija’s, check out the Purple Orange podcast. Untitled by Keras Marszalek “ Growing up, gay and Muslim felt like oil and water, two parts of himself that were never meant to mix, but he carried both at school, at home, and in prayer.” This story follows Kaan’s journey navigating the clash between his Turkish Muslim upbringing and his identity as a gay man. From hiding behind humour and secrecy to finding the courage to come out, his story reveals both the weight of religious guilt and the relief of honesty. “Faith told him who he was supposed to be. His heart told him who he already was.” Perhaps, faith guided Kaan in his prayers, but truth set him free. Produced by: Keras Marszalek Special thanks to Janak Rogers. All The Best Credits Host: Kwame Slusher Executive Producer: Melanie Bakewell Events and Partnership Coordinator: Phoebe Adler-Ryan Community Coordinator: Patrick McKenzie Artwork by Annie Hamilton Theme Music composed by Shining Bird Special shout out to our volunteers Ray, Sue, Sharon, Lindsay, Andrew and Ash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Les négociations commerciales entre les États-Unis et la Chine se sont « très bien passées » lundi 15 septembre estime le président américain Donald Trump, après de nouvelles discussions tenues à Madrid, en Espagne. Mais avant un éventuel apaisement, la hausse des droits de douane entre les États-Unis et la Chine a des conséquences négatives pour d'autres régions, y compris l'Afrique. Les droits de douane américains (fixés pour l'instant à 30 % sur les produits chinois entrant aux États-Unis), tendent à ralentir l'activité en Chine. La production industrielle y a baissé le mois dernier. Si la guerre commerciale persiste, Pékin pourrait moins acheter que prévu en Afrique, estime Julien Marcilly, économiste en chef du cabinet Global Sovereign Advisory (GSA). « Si la Chine exporte moins vers les États-Unis, il est probable qu'elle importe moins de matières premières et de biens intermédiaires depuis le reste du monde, et donc en particulier de l'Afrique, explique-t-il. Un certain nombre d'économies africaines devraient ainsi être touchées négativement. » Les pays les plus exposés à cela sont plutôt des pays à faible revenu exportant des matières premières, comme le Niger, la République Démocratique du Congo, la Guinée ou la Sierra Leone. Ces perspectives négatives se présentent alors que l'Afrique est aussi déjà confrontée directement au protectionnisme de Donald Trump. Expiration de l'Agoa  Avec le retour de Donald Trump à la Maison blanche, les pays africains font face à une hausse des droits de douane américains et l'expiration à la fin du mois de l'Agoa. Cet accord permettait depuis près de 25 ans à des pays africains d'être exemptés de droits de douane pour leurs exportations vers les États-Unis, sous certaines conditions. Commerce Chine-Afrique : qui gagne ? De nombreux pays pâtissent du protectionnisme états-unien et la Chine cherche à saisir cette opportunité pour approfondir ses liens avec le continent, dans le cadre d'une stratégie de diversification de ses partenariats. En juin, Pékin a ainsi annoncé supprimer les droits de douane pour vingt pays africains supplémentaires contre seulement une trentaine auparavant. La date d'entrée en vigueur de la mesure n'a pas été confirmée. D'après Julien Marcilly, qui vient de co-signer une étude sur le sujet, « le Zimbabwe, la Côte d'Ivoire, la Namibie, et dans une moindre mesure l'Afrique du Sud » pourraient en profiter plus que d'autres. « Cela peut atténuer les effets négatifs de la nouvelle politique commerciale américaine, mais ça ne les compense pas », nuance-t-il. À lire aussiLa suspension des droits de douane par la Chine peut-elle profiter aux pays africains? Éviter une nouvelle dépendance L'un des risques est aussi de faire naitre ou d'approfondir de nouvelles dépendances. Si le volume des échanges vers l'Afrique est minime pour la Chine, par rapport à d'autres régions du monde, le commerce avec Pékin peut être localement très important pour certains pays du continent. Beaucoup en ont conscience et cherchent de nouveaux partenaires, en particulier depuis le début de la guerre en Ukraine. Le Maroc, lui, s'est lancé depuis près de 20 ans et a investi par exemple pour développer son industrie locale. Le pays fabrique ainsi des voitures du groupe Renault, pour son marché national et principalement pour l'Europe. Se diversifier prend donc du temps. Pour l'instant, la situation profite plutôt à la Chine, devenue première partenaire commerciale de tous les pays du continent sauf le Lesotho et l'Eswatini. La balance est favorable à Pékin. Les exportations chinoises vers l'Afrique ont encore augmenté cette année.

Everything Is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection By: John Green Published: 2025 208 Pages Briefly, what is this book about? The ubiquity of tuberculosis (wait, did I just restate the title?) especially outside of the US. And its prevalence despite the fact that a cure is available. What's the author's angle? Green was already interested in global health when he met Henry, a young man with tuberculosis (TB) in Sierra Leone, literally on the way out of the country. Green was so affected by Henry and his plight that it eventually led him to completely change his focus, and while I don't want to minimize the vast harms caused by TB, it's apparent that, for Green, it's personal.  Who should read this book? This is a good book to broaden your horizons. When you consider that (TB) kills over a million people per year. And when you consider that most Americans have only the most cursory knowledge about it (including, at the start, Green by his own admission) this book should be read just to fill out your knowledge of how the world really is. But also TB is terrible and it should receive more attention than it does.  Specific thoughts: Whatever else you may think TB should be getting more attention

In this episode, we explore Sierra Leone's political landscape, focusing on the crisis marked by corruption, extrajudicial killings, and ongoing debt and development challenges since Maada Bio took office in 2018. We highlight the implications of these human rights violations for the 2028 elections and the future of democracy in the country.

In this episode we talk about the central role of Sierra Leone in ending the slave trade.

Tottenham Hotspur has entered a new era. After 24 years at the helm, Daniel Levy has been removed as chairman, with the Lewis family signaling sweeping change at the club. What does this mean for Spurs' future, and will history be kind to Levy's legacy?In South America, Lionel Messi delivered an emotional farewell in his final home World Cup qualifier, scoring twice as Argentina rolled past Venezuela in Buenos Aires. Uruguay, Colombia, and Paraguay secured their spots, while Venezuela and Bolivia fight for the playoff lifeline.We'll also take you around the world as qualifying drama unfolds in Europe, Africa, and Concacaf — from Germany's shocking loss in Slovakia to Kei Kamara scoring at 41 for Sierra Leone. Plus, record-breaking transfers in the women's game, Alyssa Thompson's move to Chelsea, and the fallout from Luis Suárez's Leagues Cup controversy.It's your daily shot of soccer headlines, stories, and context on the SDH Network.

I finally convinced my dear friend, Lisa Rippy, to join me and share her incredible story. Trust me—you don't want to miss this one! Lisa has such a beautiful testimony of what happens when you hear God's call and simply say yes. In 2014, during what seemed like an ordinary school presentation, Lisa felt the Lord tug on her heart to go to Sierra Leone and she didn't hesitate. That one yes led to a life-changing journey for her, her family, her students, and our entire community. In this conversation, Lisa opens up about: What it felt like to hear God's call so clearly in the middle of everyday life. Her first trip to Sierra Leone and the powerful ways God's presence showed up. How the children she thought she was going to teach ended up teaching her. The ripple effect of her yes, especially how it shaped her daughter's future calling. Why serving doesn't have to be “big” to matter and how even the small things bring joy and transformation. Lisa's story is a reminder that it's never too late, never too small, and never the wrong season for God to use us. You'll be inspired, encouraged, and maybe even challenged to say yes to the little nudges God is placing on your heart. Jennie Guinn is a Catholic life coach, retreat leader, and founder of Catholic Moms in the Middle. With over 26 years of experience as an educator, administrator, and Director of Religious Education, she is passionate about walking with midlife women through life's transitions—especially those that come from unexpected changes in relationships, identity, or purpose. A devoted mother of three grown sons and proud grandmother of two, Jennie creates sacred spaces where women can encounter the love of the Father, be transformed by the Holy Spirit, so they can magnify Christ in their everyday lives. Jennie is the host of the Catholic Moms in the Middle podcast and a featured voice on Nashville Catholic Radio and Radio Maria USA, where she shares encouragement and faith-filled wisdom with women navigating the twists and turns of midlife.

What do Yorkshire beaches, Sierra Leone's new food strategy, and New York City school lunches have in common? For Corinna Hawkes, they all shaped her journey toward understanding how systems shape food. In this episode, we trace her path from a childhood fascination with shifting sands to her current role at the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization. Along the way, we ask: what does it actually mean to ‘take a systems approach' to food? What type of leadership skills are needed to fix food systems today? And why do the best solutions sometimes require slowing down, not speeding up?For more info, transcript and resources, visit: https://tabledebates.org/podcast/episode88Read the report: Transforming food and agriculture through a systems approach (FAO, 2025)Want to share your reflections on the episode? Send us an email or voice memo to podcast@tabledebates.orgGuestCorinna Hawkes, Director of Agrifood Systems and Food Safety at FAOEpisode hosted, edited and produced by Matthew Kessler. Music by Blue dot sessions.

When people don't trust their institutions, the social fabric of a society is weakened. But that “trust deficit” can — and must — be closed. In this episode of our Future of Africa series, we explore innovative and practical approaches to enhancing trust and cooperation between people and their institutions -- from grassroots communities to global multilateral forums. Featuring Samson Itodo, a renowned advocate for electoral integrity and youth participation in Nigeria; Joseph Asunka, CEO of Afrobarometer; Chernor Bah, Minister of Information and Civic Education from Sierra Leone; and Chimdi Neliaku, a member of the African Union's Panel of the Future and Special Assistant to the Hon. Speaker, House of Representatives of Nigeria on Interparliamentary Affairs and Public Relations, this conversation showcases positive pathways to inclusive governance. Drawing on inspiring personal journeys, Samson shares insights from mobilizing young voters in Nigeria's democratic processes; Chernor brings decades of advocacy experience as a youth leader who successfully integrated young voices into high-level peace, reconciliation, and education campaigns—now working from within government to broaden civic engagement and transparency in Sierra Leone; Chimdi reflects on empowering African youth within AU initiatives, showing how the next generation positively shapes governance; and Joseph brings years of public opinion research to explain the drivers of this trust deficit. Together, they highlight how inclusive leadership and effective citizen-government dialogue foster stronger trust, accountability, and intergenerational cooperation. Effective governance depends on mutual trust—between citizens, governments, institutions, and international organizations. This episode explains how that can be achieved. Samson Itodo represents dynamic young leadership in civil society – he has organized young voters and driven campaigns like “Not Too Young to Run,” giving him on-the-ground perspective on citizens' democratic aspirations and frustrations. Joseph Asunka offers a data-centric perspective, drawing from Afrobarometer's extensive public opinion research across Africa. His expertise in governance, accountability, and citizen engagement sheds light on the continent's internal dynamics influencing its external relations. Chernor Bah brings unique insights from both grassroots advocacy and government leadership, having led global youth initiatives, co-founded the A World at School campaign, and now as Sierra Leone's Minister of Information and Civic Education, actively broadening civic engagement and strengthening trust in government. Chimdi Neliaku represents the young communities and grassroots viewpoint – a young changemaker experienced with the Global Shapers Community and AU's youth initiatives, advocating for the next generation to have a seat at the table.

PTF and Nick Tammaro kick things off with a lively discussion about the two memorable BC Classic preps -- and important races in their own right -- from the weekend. Tune in to hear their Pacific Classic and Jockey Club Gold Cup thoughts with comments on Fierceness, Journalism, Sierra Leone, Antiquarian and many more. They also discuss the controversial first furlong on the JCGC with thoughts on Kendrick Carmouche, Irad Ortiz Jr., and Dylan Davis, plus Mike Repole's twitter rant. Stay tuned for thoughts on Ted Noffey and Tommy Jo as well and their huge juvenile successes.Nect up, Henry Beeby of Goffs is here to talk about their upcoming Orby sale. It's a loaded catalogue and interesting discussion as he and PTF look back at past sale successes and talk about how Beeby got involved in the game.TwinSpires hosts the $3,000 Mint Millions Betting Challenge, focusing on the massive card at Kentucky Downs on Saturday (Sept. 6). This live money contest requires just a $3,000 buy in ($1,000 entry fee, $2,000 bankroll). Visit https://www.twinspires.com/bet/tourna... for more information. As a reminder, you can sign up for the FREE Players' Newsletter at https://www.inthemoneypodcast.com/email - This weekly newsletter, sent on Friday, is a hub for horse racing content from the ITM Team and our partners. If you want even more premium handicapping analysis, including exclusive podcasts, detailed written analysis, and show notes from the free podcasts, please check out ITM Plus - https://www.inthemoneypodcast.com/plus

PTF and Nick Tammaro kick things off with a lively discussion about the two memorable BC Classic preps -- and important races in their own right -- from the weekend. Tune in to hear their Pacific Classic and Jockey Club Gold Cup thoughts with comments on Fierceness, Journalism, Sierra Leone, Antiquarian and many more. They also discuss the controversial first furlong on the JCGC with thoughts on Kendrick Carmouche, Irad Ortiz Jr., and Dylan Davis, plus Mike Repole's twitter rant. Stay tuned for thoughts on Ted Noffey and Tommy Jo as well and their huge juvenile successes.Nect up, Henry Beeby of Goffs is here to talk about their upcoming Orby sale. It's a loaded catalogue and interesting discussion as he and PTF look back at past sale successes and talk about how Beeby got involved in the game.TwinSpires hosts the $3,000 Mint Millions Betting Challenge, focusing on the massive card at Kentucky Downs on Saturday (Sept. 6). This live money contest requires just a $3,000 buy in ($1,000 entry fee, $2,000 bankroll). Visit https://www.twinspires.com/bet/tourna... for more information. As a reminder, you can sign up for the FREE Players' Newsletter at https://www.inthemoneypodcast.com/email - This weekly newsletter, sent on Friday, is a hub for horse racing content from the ITM Team and our partners. If you want even more premium handicapping analysis, including exclusive podcasts, detailed written analysis, and show notes from the free podcasts, please check out ITM Plus - https://www.inthemoneypodcast.com/plus

Emmet Kennedy is joined by Adam Mills (Total Performance Data) and racing expert Jamie Wrenn to dissect a dramatic weekend of racing across Britain, Ireland, and the USA - plus the shock news that Ryan Moore will miss the rest of the season, with Christophe Soumillon stepping in for Aidan O'Brien and Coolmore.

Jockey Flavien Prat discusses Nysos, Sierra Leone and more,

Presented by TwinSpires Jockey Flavien Prat discusses Nysos, Sierra Leone and more, trainer Mark Glatt looks back on Dr. Venkman's win in the Pat O'Brien and previews his weekend runners, Ian Wilkes talks about his Nashville Derby contender Burnham Square, and Brett Brinkman looks ahead to Saturday's Spinaway. Plus, Joe Miller, U.S. Representative for Tattersalls, provides an early preview of their October Yearling Sale, Kevin Kilroy previews three races to watch in this week's 'TwinSpires Triple Play', Kurt Becker takes you on a Stroll Through Racing History presented by Keeneland, and Dale Romans & Tim Wilkin tackle the sports hottest topics on 'I Ask, They Answer' presented by the University of Louisville Equine Industry Program in the College of Business. 

Sunday's Race of the Day is Saratoga's Grade 1 Jockey Club Gold Cup. David Aragona and Mike Beer analyze here.

Our summer break continues as we knock out our housekeeping and get things ready for a busy fall. And before we get back to all new episodes we've got another great look back at a favorite with the great actor Jeffrey Wright. He digs into his role on WestWorld, his time in Hollywood and the roles he loves to take on, and he shares the story of Nearest Green and what has become not only an inspiration but is also a very successful enterprise. From Episode 55 - April 16, 2020: From Angels in America to Basquiat to Syriana to Casino Royale to The Hunger Games to Boardwalk Empire to Classical Baby to Westworld. Jeffrey Wright (@JFreeWright) has played Martin Luther King Jr. and Colin Powell. He's played artists and scientists. And he's everyone's favorite Host, Bernard Lowe. He's won a Golden Globe, an Emmy, a Tony. And he's a driven supporter of causes ranging from veterans with mental health injuries to miners in Sierra Leone.  It's a look back at one of the greats. At a time when none of us were at our best, he showed us what it means to be the best. And a look at why he's one of our favorites to ever appear on the show. -WATCH video of Paul and Jeffrey's conversation. -Learn more about Independent Veterans of America and all of the IVA candidates.  -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  -Check the hashtag #LookForTheHelpers. And share yours.  -Find us on social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us. And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch.  -Check out other Righteous podcasts like The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra, Uncle Montel - The OG of Weed and B Dorm.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0F1lzdRbTB0XYen8kyEqXe Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/independent-americans-with-paul-rieckhoff/id1457899667 Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/49a684c3-68e1-4a85-8d93-d95027a8ec64/independent-americans-with-paul-rieckhoff Ways to watch: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@independentamericans Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/IndependentAmericansUS/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/indy_americans BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/indyamericans.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IndependentAmericansUS/ Ways to listen:Social channels: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear stories about standing up for human rights around the world and struggling for truth, accountability and justice. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show's Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ Etelle Higonnet joins Matt for a wine night from Copenhagen, and begins by talking about her role as a founding member of the Sustainable Wine Round table.  She then describes her family background, her experience moving around growing up, and how her passion for social justice developed.  Etelle talks about her college experience at Yale and what compelled her to move to Guatemala to work with refugees and displaced people.  She describes a scary encounter there with masked gunmen and her eventual publication a book on the U.S.-backed genocide in Guatemala.  Etelle then talks about spending time in Chiapas, Mexico, supporting a lawsuit brought by indigenous women, and attending a speech by Subcommandante Marcos, the spokesperson of the Zapatista movement. Next, she describes her experience working for Human Rights Watch and investigating crimes of sexual violence in the Ivory Coast after the 2007 civil war.  Etelle also talks about her time living in Iraq documenting testimonies from victims of political violence, her human rights work with Amnesty International in Sierra Leone, and her role in helping establish the Cambodian war crimes tribunal.  She reflects on the history and legacy of French colonialism, the need for post-colonial justice systems, and shares some human rights victories in Ivory Coast and Sierra Leone.  Finally, Etelle offers her insights, strategies, and encouragement to everyone working to stop the genocide in Palestine.  FULL SHOW NOTES WITH DIRECT LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED ARE AVAILABLE HERE. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that's not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn  See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally.  You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)