Podcast appearances and mentions of Sierra Leone

PTF and Nick Tammaro recap the fantastic Whitney weekend that saw Sierra Leone win big. The guys also discuss Stakes races from the weekend all over the country.

Jason looks back at the weekend of racing including a controversial DQ at Saratoga, Sierra Leone's Whitney win, and much more! 

This week's Key Races pod covers three superb stakes races at Saratoga, Starting with the Saratoga Derby Invitational on the grass, then the Test Stakes for some talented three year old fillies, and finally the Grade 1, $1 million Whitney Stakes with a stellar field including Breeders' Cup Classic winner Sierra Leone. 

Today Justin is joined once more by Tim Spicer. Tim served for 20 years in the British Army where he rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and saw active service in Northern Ireland, The Falklands Campaign, the Gulf War, and the Balkans, as well as serving in the Far East, Cyprus, and Germany. Today, he's back to discuss his own life and career, which has been full of danger and adventure as well. Tim wrote about it all in his autobiography which covers his service all over the world, as well as his work as the founder of a private military company not long after he left the British Army. Check out Tim's first appearance in ep 200: 'From Biffy to Bond: The Real Spy Who Inspired "From Russia, with Love"' here.Connect with Tim:penguin.co.uk/authors/208198/tim-spicerIG: @timspicerauthorCheck out the book, An Unorthodox Solider, here.https://a.co/d/6wZaj6YConnect with Spycraft 101:Get Justin's latest book, Murder, Intrigue, and Conspiracy: Stories from the Cold War and Beyond, here.spycraft101.comIG: @spycraft101Shop: shop.spycraft101.comPatreon: Spycraft 101Find Justin's first book, Spyshots: Volume One, here.Check out Justin's second book, Covert Arms, here.Download the free eBook, The Clandestine Operative's Sidearm of Choice, here.History by MailWho knew? Not me! Learn something new every month. Use code JUSTIN10 for 10% off your subscription.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

A group of student journalists from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign traveled earlier this year to Freetown, Sierra Leone, to report on the issue of period poverty and grassroots efforts to address it.    

A few weeks ago, Mercy Ships wrapped up our field service in Sierra Leone.

During Mercy Ships' field service in Sierra Leone, we welcomed more than 1500 patients for life-changing surgery.

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®La preparazione artigianale del sapone è una tradizione di lunga data in Sierra Leone. Ad inizio anni Novanta viene abbandonata la vecchia ricetta che prevedeva l'utilizzo di ingredienti naturali in favore dell'utilizzo della soda caustica. Nasce in quel momento l'Africana Soap che allo stato liquido si presenta trasparente come l'acqua e in quello solido, sotto forma di polvere bianca, esattamente uguale a zucchero e sale. La possibilità di essere confuso è un rischio concreto che progressivamente diviene una vera e propria piaga sociale. Ad oggi, sono migliaia le persone che ingerendo l'Africana Soap, non possono più alimentarsi normalmente per il resto della vita. Soprattutto i piccoli pazienti in età neonatale e infantile, che vengono chiamati “bambini soda”. Per continuare a mangiare, nel migliore dei casi sono costretti a continue dilatazioni dell'esofago per via endoscopica, nel peggiore e più frequente, possono alimentarsi unicamente con un tubo da gastrostomia che si immette direttamente nello stomaco. L'unico luogo dell'intero paese dove è possibile intervenire è l'ospedale di Emergency di Goderich, centro nazionale di riferimento sia per le ustioni all'esofago causate dall'ingestione di soda caustica che per la traumatologia. Le storie dell'Africana Soap dalla realizzazione alla vendita, dalla cura all'assistenza, dallo stigma della disabilità fino ad una geniale resilienza, sono raccontate da donne e uomini sia fuori che dentro il nosocomio presente in Sierra Leone dal 2001.Prima emissione: 23 aprile 2025

Since Jan. 20, 84% of U.S. Agency for International Development grants and contracts have been terminated and 93% of agency staff have been fired. On July 1, the State Department absorbed the remaining staff and grants. On Lawfare Daily, Lawfare Associate Editor for Communications Anna Hickey spoke to New York Times opinion columnist Nicholas Kristof about the global impact of the Trump administration's dismantling of the USAID and foreign assistance cuts. They discussed what Kristof saw in his reporting trips to Liberia, Sierra Leone, Kenya, and South Sudan, and how the cuts to foreign assistance put U.S. national security at risk. Please note that this episode contains content that some people may find disturbing. Listener discretion is advised. To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textThe systematic abduction and militarization of Ukrainian children by Russian forces represents one of the most devastating yet underreported aspects of the ongoing war. In this eye-opening conversation, Ukrainian historian and religious scholar Vladislav Haverlov reveals the shocking scope and calculated nature of Russia's deportation campaign targeting Ukrainian youth.His research with the Institute of World History at Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences and his work documenting war crimes with multiple humanitarian organizations exposes the brutal reality behind Russia's euphemistically labeled "evacuations." Since February 2022, Russian authorities have forcibly transferred thousands of Ukrainian children from occupied territories to Russia, with official counts identifying 19,546 deported children. Most alarmingly, only 1,366 have been successfully returned after three years of war.Children are taken by bus or train, processed through filtration camps & dispersed across a network of "temporary accommodation centers" throughout Russia. Many are deliberately sent to remote regions like Siberia. In these facilities, Ukrainian children undergo systematic indoctrination, losing their documents, language, and cultural identity. They are funneled into paramilitary organizations like "Young Army" where children as young as eight receive military training. Read more________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. ____________________Become an episode or show sponsor or an Optimistic Affiliate. Contact us at OVP@helpingchildrenworldwide.orgOr simply support the show with a paid subscription! Use the link below, subscribe and access Paid Subscriber Perks!Support the showHelpingchildrenworldwide.org

Le Processus de Kimberley (PK), adossé à l'ONU, a été créé en mai 2000 du constat de conflits importants sur le continent africain liés ou alimentés par la production du diamant. À l'époque, particulièrement en Angola et en Sierra Leone. Près de 25 ans plus tard, le dernier embargo sur la vente de diamants qui était imposé à la Centrafrique est levé. Dans un récent rapport, the International Peace Information Service (IPIS) s'interroge sur l'avenir de ce Processus. L'IPIS est très critique quant aux résultats obtenus par l'embargo en Centrafrique. Pour le chercheur Hans Merket rédacteur du rapport, sa levée pose en plus la question de son avenir. « On peut se demander aujourd'hui quelle est encore la responsabilité du Processus de Kimberley, s'il n'a pas été capable d'avoir un impact positif dans le seul pays où elle reconnaît encore des diamants de conflit ? Qu'est-ce qu'on peut encore attendre du PK dans d'autres circonstances ? », se questionne le chercheur. « Pour le PK, la levée de l'embargo veut aussi dire que, aujourd'hui, il ne reconnaît pas de diamants de conflits ailleurs au monde. Et donc ça reste un système assez coûteux, assez intensif. On a des réunions deux fois par an pour une semaine, avec deux cents représentants des différents pays. Mais pour discuter quoi encore ? Donc, je pense que ça, c'est vraiment une question qu'on doit se poser, quelle est encore la pertinence et le futur de ce système et de ce Processus de Kimberley ? », s'interroge Hans Merket. Le Processus de Kimberley réunit les représentants des États, de l'industrie du diamant et de la société civile. Jimmy Hamuli est le point focal Afrique centrale de la Coalition de la société civile du Processus de Kimberley : « Aujourd'hui, on peut dire que le PK a contribué à réduire les financements des groupes armés par les diamants. Mais on ne peut pas dire complètement que le PK a éradiqué tous les conflits dans le secteur du diamant ». À lire aussiCentrafrique: malgré la levée de l'embargo, le diamant peine à briller Élargir la définition du PK ?  Pour la société civile, le processus de Kimberley a encore toute sa raison d'être si les définitions et critères du PK sont élargis. La coalition a d'ailleurs fait des propositions en ce sens. « Nous voulons que la définition ne se limite pas seulement aux diamants de conflit, mais qu'elle aille plus loin, qu'elle considère toutes les questions liées aux acteurs et aux actes qui sont posés par ces acteurs dans le secteur du diamant. Nous avons tous les types d'acteurs armés et non armés, étatiques et non étatiques. Cela ne permet pas d'être sûr que les diamants issus des zones où ces acteurs sont présents ne sont pas entachés par des conflits », détaille Jimmy Hamuli.   « Le Processus de Kimberley, je pense, devrait jouer ce rôle de prévention. En dehors des guerres, il y a toutes formes de violations des droits humains, des tueries, des violations des droits environnementaux des communautés qui doivent être en tout cas prises en compte dans la nouvelle définition », estime le représentant de la coalition. À Rio, les Brics ont réaffirmé leur soutien au Processus de Kimberley. Ils affirment vouloir poursuivre leur examen de mécanismes pour promouvoir le développement durable du commerce de diamants, mais également de « métaux précieux ». À lire aussiLe secteur du diamant s'unit pour redorer l'image des pierres naturelles

Réuni depuis le 7 juillet à Paris, le comité du patrimoine mondial de l'Unesco a décidé en fin de semaine d'inscrire 26 nouveaux sites sur la liste du patrimoine mondial. Cinq sont africains. Avec pour la première fois, l'inscription d'un lieu bissau-guinéen : l'archipel des Bijagos. Ce site avait déposé sa première candidature en 2012. Pourquoi a-t-il été choisi maintenant ? Les explications de Lazare Eloundou, le directeur du patrimoine mondial de l'Unesco.  RFI : Cinq sites africains ont été inscrits sur la liste du patrimoine mondial de l'Unesco. Il y a le paysage culturel du Mont Mulanje au Malawi, les sites archéologiques Diy Gid Biy des monts Mandara au Cameroun, le parc national de Maputo à la frontière entre le Mozambique et l'Afrique du Sud et il y a également ces deux sites bissau-guinéens et sierra-léonais. Est-ce que vous pourriez, rapidement, nous les présenter ? Lazare Eloundou: Oui, tout à fait. Celui de la Sierra Leone est un complexe d'une île de Tiwai et d'une forêt pluviale de Gola. Et la Sierra Leone célèbre son tout premier site sur la liste du patrimoine mondial. Ensuite, il y a le site de la Guinée-Bissau qui est un important écosystème marin de l'archipel des Bijagos, un hotspot tellement important de la biodiversité marine qu'il a aussi rejoint la liste du patrimoine mondial. On doit notamment l'inscription de l'île de Tiwai en Sierra Leone au combat acharné d'un activiste. Est-ce que vous pourriez nous en dire un petit peu plus ? Tommy Garnett est plus qu'un activiste. Il est vraiment un défenseur du patrimoine. Ce combat a commencé il y a plusieurs années après la guerre où il s'est engagé à tout faire pour sauver l'île de Tiwai qui avait été détruite par la guerre. Un travail important s'est fait avec les communautés et plus tard aussi avec le soutien des autorités de Sierra Leone.  Pour l'archipel des Bijagos en Guinée-Bissau, ça aura été une longue attente. Le pays avait déposé sa première candidature en 2012... Le travail pour préparer une candidature pour la liste du patrimoine mondial est un travail très sérieux où il faut des données très concrètes. Il se trouve que la Guinée-Bissau a pris un peu de temps déjà parce qu'il lui fallait de l'expertise. Et c'était ça, effectivement, l'une des choses importantes qu'Audrey Azoulay, la directrice générale de l'Unesco, a voulu en faisant de l'Afrique sa priorité depuis 2018. C'est l'expertise : renforcer l'expertise des professionnels africains. C'est ce qui s'est fait en formant des experts de la Guinée-Bissau qui ont pu contribuer à la préparation de ce dossier. Et qui ont pu démontrer que ce lieu important, cet archipel deltaïque actif, le seul de la côte Atlantique africaine, est aussi un lieu important, une halte migratoire la plus importante de l'Afrique de l'Ouest et un lieu de nidification majeur des tortues marines. Ils ont pu le démontrer dans ce dossier. Que vont changer concrètement ces inscriptions pour ces différents sites ? Elles vont changer beaucoup de choses pour les communautés locales. Elles vont certainement contribuer à l'amélioration de leurs conditions de vie, ce qui est important. Mais elles vont aussi permettre à l'Unesco de continuer à former des experts, à fournir de l'assistance internationale, à encourager le tourisme local, mais aussi culturel autour de ces sites. Cela va également contribuer au développement socio-économique de tous ces pays et promouvoir la riche histoire culturelle de tous ces pays. À côté de ces nominations, trois sites africains ont été retirés du patrimoine en péril. C'est le cas notamment de l'ancienne ville de Ghadamès en Libye et des forêts humides de l'Atsinanana à Madagascar. Qu'est-ce qui vous a poussé à faire ces choix ? Il y a un grand travail qui s'est fait. C'est le cas des forêts de l'Atsinanana à Madagascar. Pendant près de quinze ans, l'Unesco et tous les experts ont travaillé pour accompagner les autorités malgaches. Il y a eu des investissements énormes pour lutter contre la déforestation qui avait été observée. Beaucoup d'autres activités qui ont été menées ont fait que l'on peut dire que sur les six composantes qui constituent ces forêts, quatre d'entre elles sont aujourd'hui suffisamment préservées. Les deux autres sont aussi en train de le faire. C'est très encourageant et le Comité du patrimoine mondial a pris tout cela en compte et a considéré que les efforts du gouvernement malgache méritaient que ces sites soient retirés de la liste en péril. Et en plus, nous avons un plan d'action pour les années à venir afin de renforcer ce travail qui a déjà commencé et rendre durable cette décision du patrimoine mondial. À lire aussiSierra Leone: l'île de Tiwai classée par l'Unesco pour sa biodiversité exceptionnelle À lire aussiGuinée-Bissau: l'archipel des Bijagós entre au patrimoine mondial de l'humanité À lire aussiPatrimoine mondial: l'Unesco accélère pour combler le retard de l'Afrique

In a world where 17% of all electricity is generated from wind and solar and where 93% of all new capacity added to the grid is from renewables, it can be easy to forget that countries got their first wind and solar resources within just the last few years. And in fact, some countries are still waiting for their first. Today on Cleaning Up, we're joined by Daniel Calderon, Founder and Managing Partner of Alcazar Energy Partners. Daniel has made it a specialty of going into countries overlooked by others, building their first wind and solar farms, and as he explains, doing it profitably. Leadership Circle: Cleaning Up is supported by the Leadership Circle, and its founding members: Actis, Alcazar Energy, Davidson Kempner, EcoPragma Capital, EDP of Portugal, Eurelectric, the Gilardini Foundation, KKR, National Grid, Octopus Energy, Quadrature Climate Foundation, SDCL and Wärtsilä. For more information on the Leadership Circle, please visit https://www.cleaningup.live. Discover more:Alcazar Energy Partners:  https://alcazarenergy.com/Episode 196 with Lucy Heintz: https://youtu.be/nhGDI_0QIHgEpisode 181 with Ethan Zindler: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sf5_r3V3Vs8Episode 204, the Sierra Leone special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-5QjSfy2SM

Sierra Leone is a beautiful country on the coast of West Africa, known for its white-sand beaches and vibrant culture.

Tuberculosis is entirely curable and yet also the deadliest infectious disease in the world. That paradox has fascinated John Green, the popular YouTuber and author of The Fault in Our Stars, ever since he met a boy called Henry at a TB hospital in Sierra Leone. Green's new book, Everything is Tuberculosis, tells Henry's story and asks why this disease still kills more people every year than homicide, war, and malaria combined.

The world filled with portable devices and electric cars that we've come to rely upon is mostly powered with lithium-ion batteries. Most of the lithium-ion batteries we use require cobalt. Most of the cobalt that's being used in these batteries is extracted from the ground in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and much of it is sent to China to be processed for the global market. The Blood Diamond initiative in the 1990s sought to raise awareness about, and eventually create systems to mitigate the use here in the U.S. of, so-called ‘blood' or ‘conflict' diamonds that were being mined in places like Sierra Leone and the DRC where workers were being mistreated and profits were fueling war. Our guest was instrumental in the Blood Diamonds initiative, and is now leading the new Blood Battery Campaign that's modelled after it.

Vanessa Jones-Nyoni, Chief Data Officer at Commerzbank NY, joins How I Met Your Data to share her journey from Sierra Leone to the C-suite. We dive into the realities of modern data leadership in a highly regulated industry—balancing innovation with governance, wrangling unstructured data, and building a culture of AI and data literacy. Plus: what it's really like leading a lean team, the power of one-on-one influence, and the mission behind Women Data Professionals.

Join Us in October for our Plan B Conference:  https://www.crisisinvesting.com/p/the-plan-b-uruguay-conference-with-72c In this episode, we dive into a wide range of topics, starting with the significance of Independence Day. We then discuss the implications of a newly passed bill touching on farming subsidies, defense spending, and industrial policy. The conversation also covers issues like the privatization of the military, the future of Ukraine, short selling, and the concept of chemtrails. Doug also shares his thoughts on international investing, specifically in Bolivia and Japan, while addressing questions from subscribers on various financial and political issues. 00:00 Introduction and Independence Day Reflections 00:22 The Significance of the Declaration of Independence 01:42 Critique of Modern 4th of July Celebrations 03:01 Discussion on Trump's Big Beautiful Bill 04:20 Farm Subsidies and Agricultural Policies 10:02 Defense Spending and Industrial Policy 17:03 Citizenship by Investment in Sierra Leone 19:08 Opinions on JP Morgan Funds and Short Selling 25:15 Ukraine Conflict and Global Implications 28:40 Chemtrails and Relocation to Paraguay 29:30 Chemtrails and Weather Modification 30:07 Skepticism and Historical Context 31:02 Modern Weather Modification Practices 34:29 NATO and Political Dynamics 37:23 Insights on Writing and Market Analysis 43:18 Farming Analytics and High-Tech Agriculture 46:16 Bolivia's Political and Economic Landscape 48:06 Privatized Military and Eric Prince 50:18 Japan's Economic Moves and Demographic Challenges 54:17 Concluding Remarks and Future Plans

On this episode of The Evangelism Podcast, I connect with my  old friend Apostle Orenta J.S. Macauley, (I call him Solomon) from Sierra Leone. We talk about what God is doing in West Africa. Prepare to be inspired as was talk about how to catch, keep, and spread the fire of revival. 

The synthetic drug kush, first seen in Sierra Leone in 2022, has now spread into much of West Africa while also evolving into an even more dangerous drug. Tests have found it contains nitazenes which are 25 times stronger than fentanyl.  Sky News has found that ingredients used to make kush are being shipped into Sierra Leone from the UK.  In today's Sky News Daily, Gareth Barlow is joined by our Africa correspondent, Yousra Elbagir who has spoken to addicts and those trying to tackle the problem.  Producer: Emily Hulme  Editor: Wendy Parker  

In 1849, when the Gold Rush hit California, the people who were certain to make money were not the miners, but the sellers of picks and shovels. Indeed, America's first millionaire, Samuel Brannan, made his fortune by adding huge margins to everyday items that suddenly become high in demand. Today's sellers of picks and shovels are those providing the hardware and infrastructure to the software and platform providers, and one company stands apart as the beneficiary of the recent boom times in artificial intelligence: Nvidia. They're currently among the top three listed companies in the US, alongside Apple and Microsoft, and are incredibly profitable, with estimated margins in excess of 40%. They've been around for 30 years, and are much more than simply chip fabricators. This week on Cleaning Up, Bryony Worthington sits down with Josh Parker, Nvidia's head of sustainability, to explore some of the challenges and opportunities he sees in the AI and Climate space.Leadership Circle: Cleaning Up is supported by the Leadership Circle, and its founding members: Actis, Alcazar Energy, Davidson Kempner, EcoPragma Capital, EDP of Portugal, Eurelectric, the Gilardini Foundation, KKR, National Grid, Octopus Energy, Quadrature Climate Foundation, SDCL and Wärtsilä. For more information on the Leadership Circle, please visit https://www.cleaningup.live. Discover more:Episode 204, the Sierra Leone special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-5QjSfy2SM Nvidia's Sustainability Report:Earth2: https://www.nvidia.com/en-gb/high-performance-computing/earth-2/cBottle: https://catalog.ngc.nvidia.com/orgs/nvidia/teams/earth-2/models/cbottleMichael's piece on AI efficiency: https://mliebreich.substack.com/p/ai-data-centre-power-and-glory-an

Send us a textEver wondered what life is really like for families living on the edge of extreme poverty? Most of us have only seen poverty through statistics or images, but a new immersive experience called "Rooted in Reality" is changing how we understand this complex reality.When a team of college students traveled to Sierra Leone to develop this groundbreaking poverty simulation, they discovered something profound. People experiencing poverty don't define their situation primarily by their lack of material resources – they define it by feelings of powerlessness, inferiority, and hopelessness. "We feel like garbage that other people throw out," one person shared during a World Bank study. "We don't matter to the world and it is our destiny to be poor."This mindset revelation transformed the team's approach. Rather than creating a simulation focused solely on material deprivation, they crafted an experience that plunges participants into the emotional reality of poverty – the impossible choices, the systemic barriers, and the cumulative stress of living without safety nets. During beta testing, participants emerged feeling "incredibly stressed" and "very anxious," gaining valuable insight into the psychological toll of poverty.What makes Rooted in Reality uniquely powerful is its authenticity. Every scenario is based on real stories gathered from families in Bo and Freetown, Sierra Leone. The team worked closely with case managers at the Child Reintegration Center and staff at Mercy Hospital to ensu________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. ____________________Become an episode or show sponsor or an Optimistic Affiliate. Contact us at OVP@helpingchildrenworldwide.orgOr simply support the show with a paid subscription! Use the link below, subscribe and access Paid Subscriber Perks!Support the showHelpingchildrenworldwide.org

PTF is back with you from the USA where he sits down with Nick Tammaro and Jonathon Kinchen to pay tribute to the legendary life of D. Wayne Lukas.They also look back at Thorpedo Anna's successful return in the Fleur de Lis and examine the Grade 1 Stephen Foster with thoughts on Mindframe, Sierra Leone, First Mission, and Mystik Dan.Takeaways: The podcast pays homage to the iconic D. Wayne Lukas, reflecting on his transformative impact on the horse racing industry, evolving from a divisive figure to a beloved mentor and leader. A detailed analysis of Thorpedo Anna's performance in the Fleur de Lis highlights her impressive return, yet raises questions regarding her future competition against male counterparts in major races. The discussion of the Grade 1 Stephen Foster emphasizes the significance of Mindframe's victory, showcasing his potential as a leading horse in the current racing landscape. Nick Tammaro provides insights into the implications of D. Wayne Lukas's legacy, particularly through his coaching tree, which has influenced many successful trainers in the sport. The podcast explores the trends in horse performance, particularly focusing on Mystic Dan, and the competitive dynamics of older male horses versus promising candidates in the current racing circuit.

PTF is back with you from the USA where he sits down with Nick Tammaro and Jonathon Kinchen to pay tribute to the legendary life of D. Wayne Lukas.They also look back at Thorpedo Anna's successful return in the Fleur de Lis and examine the Grade 1 Stephen Foster with thoughts on Mindframe, Sierra Leone, First Mission, and Mystik Dan.Takeaways: The podcast pays homage to the iconic D. Wayne Lukas, reflecting on his transformative impact on the horse racing industry, evolving from a divisive figure to a beloved mentor and leader. A detailed analysis of Thorpedo Anna's performance in the Fleur de Lis highlights her impressive return, yet raises questions regarding her future competition against male counterparts in major races. The discussion of the Grade 1 Stephen Foster emphasizes the significance of Mindframe's victory, showcasing his potential as a leading horse in the current racing landscape. Nick Tammaro provides insights into the implications of D. Wayne Lukas's legacy, particularly through his coaching tree, which has influenced many successful trainers in the sport. The podcast explores the trends in horse performance, particularly focusing on Mystic Dan, and the competitive dynamics of older male horses versus promising candidates in the current racing circuit.

In this episode of Sacred Alchemy, I had the immense pleasure of welcoming my dear friend, Princess Sarah Culberson, to the show. Our conversation was a heartfelt exploration of her extraordinary life journey, which began as an adopted child in West Virginia and led her to discover her royal heritage in Sierra Leone. Sarah's journey is a testament to the power of forgiveness, understanding, and the importance of listening to the voices of those we aim to help. She beautifully articulated how her experiences have shaped her mission to empower others and bridge cultural divides.

Dans le supplément de ce samedi, en première partie, cap sur l'Afrique pour parler de cette drogue qui a fait et fait toujours des ravages, le kush. Pas de grands classiques de la drogue comme l'héroïne ou la cocaïne, mais un de ces mélanges détonants issus d'une cuisine improbable et aléatoire faite d'éléments chimiques avec l'utilisation de feuilles de guimauve, cannabinoïdes de synthèse et nitazènes, des opioïdes jusqu'à 20 fois plus forts que le fentanyl. Plus d'un pays est concerné en Afrique de l'Ouest, Liza Fabbian s'est rendue en Sierra Leone, épicentre du fléau... En deuxième partie, nous serons en ligne avec Sarah Cozzolino pour parler Brésil où les femmes déjouent par l'artisanat la pauvreté de leur région du nord de l'État du Minas Gérais. La Sierra Leone sous l'emprise du Kush Un nouveau Grand Reportage dans le cadre de notre semaine Drogue sur RFI... C'est un cocktail toxique, hautement addictif et parfois mortel : il s'agit du kush, une drogue de synthèse surpuissante qui fait actuellement des ravages en Afrique de l'Ouest. Un récent rapport de l'Initiative Globale contre le Crime Organisé a permis de dévoiler la composition du kush. Il contient soit des cannabinoïdes de synthèse – soit des nitazènes : des opioïdes jusqu'à vingt-cinq fois plus fort que le Fentanyl ! Liza Fabbian s'est rendue en Sierra Leone, épicentre de ce fléau qui contamine toute la société - et contre lequel le président est allé jusqu'à déclarer l'état d'urgence sanitaire. Un Grand reportage de Liza Fabbian qui s'entretient avec Jacques Allix. Brésil: l'artisanat, planche de salut, pour les femmes de la vallée du Jequitinhonha Elle est surnommée la Vallée de la misère. Au Brésil, dans le nord de l'État du Minas Gérais, la vallée du Jequitinhonha s'étend sur 50 000 km2, le long du fleuve du même nom. Elle est connue pour son climat aride et ses populations rurales, la pauvreté pousse une partie des habitants à émigrer. Mais c'est sans compter l'incroyable richesse de l'artisanat de la région, réalisé par ses femmes. Un Grand reportage de Sarah Cozzolino qui s'entretient avec Jacques Allix.

In Episode 74 of the Charter Cities Podcast, host Mark Lutter speaks with Siaka Stevens, co-founder of Sherbro Alliance Partners and the visionary behind Sherbro Island City in Sierra Leone. With the recent ratification of their agreement with the government, Sherbro Island now has special administrative status and strong legal protections—opening the door to serious investor interest. Siaka discusses next steps, including a phased development approach beginning in Bonthe Town, exploring sectors like tourism, carbon credits, aquaculture, and e-governance. He highlights the importance of governance as the “operating system” of the city and shares how the New Cities Summit helped him realize that a global movement for new city development is gaining momentum. Siaka closes with his vision of success: a city designed for people, where the spiritual vitality of everyday life is just as important as economic metrics.

Louie is joined by BloodHorse's Frank Angst for this week's episode.Louie & Frank open the show talking about D. Wayne Lukas' sudden retirement from racing.Brook Smith, owner of Sierra Leone, kicks off the interviews.They then speak with John Keitt, COO of Breeder's Cup, about future sites.Thoroughbred Owners of California president Bill Nader joins to discuss the successes of the Santa Anita meet, and the path forward in Southern California.

A good leader doesn't walk ahead of their team, but alongside them.

Oil and gas companies lie at the heart of the energy transition. To some, they are heroes, continuing to power human progress despite all the odds. To some, they are villains, responsible for the climate change that is devastating our planet. This week on Cleaning Up, Michael Liebreich interviews Ben van Beurden, former CEO of Shell from 2014 to 2023. The conversation explores the complexities of the energy transition, climate change, and the role of oil and gas companies in addressing global emissions.Van Beurden argues that there's no silver bullet solution to climate change, emphasizing the need for multiple approaches and a holistic view of energy transformation. He believes oil and gas companies will play a crucial role in developing clean energy solutions and driving systemic change, but ultimately we must move away from polluting fossil fuels in pursuit  of the prize of Clean Energy.Leadership Circle: Cleaning Up is supported by the Leadership Circle, and its founding members: Actis, Alcazar Energy, Davidson Kempner, EcoPragma Capital, EDP of Portugal, Eurelectric, the Gilardini Foundation, KKR, National Grid, Octopus Energy, Quadrature Climate Foundation, SDCL and Wärtsilä. For more information on the Leadership Circle, please visit https://www.cleaningup.live. Discover more:Episode 204, the Sierra Leone special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-5QjSfy2SM Ep111: Daniel Yergin "The World's Most Influential Energy Analyst – https://youtu.be/8QIh4U3VgjcEp86: From Climate Law Maker to Superglued Law Breaker – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDo7hkcsRFA

Les journalistes et experts de RFI répondent également à vos questions sur le réchauffement climatique et la fin de la guerre entre l'Iran et Israël. Cédéao : dans les coulisses de l'élection de Julius Maada Bio  Le Sénégalais Bassirou Diomaye Faye et le Ghanéen Jhon Dramani Mahamat étaient pressentis pour prendre la présidence tournante de la Cédéao. Finalement, l'organisation ouest-africaine a élu le Sierra léonais Julius Maada Bio. Comment expliquer ce choix ? Quelles sont les priorités de son mandat ? Avec Christina Okello, journaliste au service Afrique de RFI.  Climat : la barre des 1,5 ºC est déjà hors d'atteinte   Selon un collectif de scientifiques, l'objectif fixé par l'accord de Paris en 2015 de maintenir le réchauffement climatique sous 1,5°C est désormais « inatteignable ». Comment en sont-ils venus à ce constat ? Quelles seront les conséquences une fois que les 1,5 degré auront été dépassés ? Avec Simon Rozé, chef du service environnement-climat à RFI. Israël-Iran : le président iranien déclare la fin de « la guerre de 12 jours » Le président de la République d'Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, a proclamé la fin de la « guerre de 12 jours ». Pourquoi une telle déclaration n'a-t-elle pas été faite par le guide suprême, Ali Khamenei ? Iran : la chute du régime des mollahs est-elle possible ?    Ce mardi, Donald Trump a affirmé qu'il ne voulait pas de changement de régime à Téhéran. Pourtant, dimanche, il n'excluait pas ce scénario. Comment expliquer ce rétropédalage ? En cas de chute du régime des mollahs, qui pourrait prendre la relève ?   Avec Kevan Gafaïti, enseignant à Sciences po Paris. Auteur de « La crise du détroit d'Ormuz de 2018 : une victoire iranienne sur les États-Unis » (éditions Harmattan).

On attendait le Sénégalais Bassirou Diomaye Faye. C'est finalement le Sierra-Léonais Julius Maada Bio qui a été choisi pour présider pendant un an la Cédéao, l'organisation sous-régionale de l'Afrique de l'Ouest. La décision a été prise dimanche, lors d'un sommet à Abuja, au Nigeria. Pourquoi ce choix ? Quelles seront les priorités de ce président africain qui, à la différence de beaucoup de ses pairs, a promis de ne pas se représenter pour un troisième mandat ? Le chercheur sénégalais Pape Ibrahima Kane est un spécialiste des questions régionales en Afrique. Il répond aux questions de Christophe Boisbouvier.  RFI : C'est le Sénégalais Bassirou Diomaye Faye qui était fortement pressenti pour prendre la tête de la Cédéao au nom de l'alternance anglophone francophone. Mais finalement, c'est le Sierra-Léonais, Julius Maada Bio qui a été choisi. Pourquoi cette désignation surprise ? Bon, je sais que la Cédéao est dans une dynamique de négociation avec l'Alliance des États du Sahel, l'AES, un militaire parlant à des militaires, c'est peut-être une bonne méthode d'approche de la situation. D'autant plus qu'il y a beaucoup, beaucoup de méfiance entre la Cédéao et les États de l'AES. Ces éléments-là ont certainement dû jouer depuis un an. Les lignes commencent à bouger et il y a à peine dix jours qu'une réunion s'était tenue à Accra et qui avait réuni beaucoup, beaucoup d'acteurs, aussi bien des États de l'AES que des États de la Cédéao. Et les choses se sont très très très bien passées. Les lignes bougent. Rappelez-vous l'interview que le ministre des Affaires étrangères du Mali a récemment fait à une télévision togolaise. Mais l'approche était totalement différente de ce qu'il y avait il y a un an. Oui, dans cette interview, le ministre malien Abdoulaye Diop a déclaré que les trois États de l'AES entraient dans une phase d'apaisement et de réalisme avec la Cédéao. Il a appelé à la conclusion rapide d'un accord sur les questions commerciales et la libre circulation des personnes. Est-ce à dire que les trois États de l'AES veulent garder les avantages de la Cédéao tout en quittant l'organisation ? Tout à fait. Je pense que, avec la situation qui prévaut sur le terrain, notamment au plan sécuritaire et aussi au plan économique, les États de l'AES réalisent que les choses ne sont pas aussi faciles. Et je pense que la réunion qui s'est tenue à Bamako entre le président de la Commission et les ministres des Affaires étrangères a vraiment permis de déblayer le terrain. Et comme l'a dit le président Tinubu dans son discours, il pense que tôt ou tard, les trois pays reviendront dans la maison mère. Alors, vous l'avez dit, Julius Maada Bio est un ancien militaire putschiste qui s'est converti à la démocratie puisqu'il y a presque 30 ans, il a quitté volontairement le pouvoir, puis il a été élu deux fois démocratiquement et promet aujourd'hui de ne pas faire de troisièmes mandats. Est-ce à dire que sur les questions constitutionnelles, il sera vigilant avec les onze autres États membres de la Cédéao ? Il est obligé d'être vigilant parce qu'aujourd'hui, c'est lui qui est le gardien du respect de toutes les règles communautaires que la Cédéao s'est donnée en la matière. Vous avez rappelé qu'il a lui-même décidé de ne pas faire un troisième mandat et donc son rôle en tant que président en exercice, c'est de s'assurer au moins que la Cédéao respecte la démocratie et respecte les droits de l'homme. Et si, par exemple, Alassane Ouattara sollicite un quatrième mandat à la tête de la Côte d'Ivoire, est-ce que vous pensez que son homologue sierra-léonais fera une observation ? La communauté sera obligée de se prononcer sur cette question. Parce que si nous sommes là, c'est parce qu'un certain nombre de règles n'ont pas été respectées. C'est parce que beaucoup de présidents se sont donné la liberté de faire ce qu'ils voulaient. Maintenant, on va voir si Julius Maada Bio est le président de la Commission, M. Touré, vont être courageux pour mettre les dirigeants devant leurs responsabilités. Ce qui s'est passé au Togo, ces manipulations de constitution. Un président qui quitte le poste de président pour devenir Premier ministre, simplement pour rester au pouvoir, ce sont des choses qui ne doivent pas être acceptées dans une région. La Cédéao doit montrer cela aux dirigeants de manière à ce que le déficit de confiance qu'il y a entre la Cédéao et les populations, que ce déficit-là s'amenuise. Et si, contrairement à sa promesse initiale, le général Mamadi Doumbouya se présente à la future présidentielle en Guinée ? Est-ce que vous pensez que son voisin de Sierra Leone sortira le carton jaune ? Cette question ne relève pas seulement de la Cédéao, elle relève aussi de l'Union africaine. Si vous vous rappelez, il y a deux présidents militaires qui ont fait leur retour sur la scène africaine grâce à l'Union africaine. Il y a le président du Tchad qui a fait un coup d'État et qui maintenant est accueilli au sommet de l'UA. Vous avez le président du Gabon qui a fait un coup d'État et qui a été adoubé par ses pairs. Donc, ce n'est pas seulement une question de la Cédéao, c'est aussi une question de l'Union africaine. Il faut que l'on ferme définitivement l'ère des régimes militaires en refusant totalement cette civilisation des régimes militaires. Ce n'est pas dans l'intérêt des populations, ce n'est pas dans l'intérêt de l'Union africaine, ce n'est pas dans l'intérêt de la démocratie en Afrique.   À lire aussiCédéao: les défis qui attendent le nouveau président Julius Maada Bio

Un nouveau Grand Reportage dans le cadre de notre semaine Drogue sur RFI... C'est un cocktail toxique, hautement addictif et parfois mortel : il s'agit du kush, une drogue de synthèse surpuissante qui fait actuellement des ravages en Afrique de l'Ouest. Un récent rapport de l'Initiative Globale contre le Crime Organisé a permis de dévoiler la composition du kush. Il contient soit des cannabinoïdes de synthèse – soit des nitazènes : des opioïdes jusqu'à vingt-cinq fois plus fort que le Fentanyl ! Liza Fabbian s'est rendue en Sierra Leone, épicentre de ce fléau qui contamine toute la société - et contre lequel le président est allé jusqu'à déclarer l'état d'urgence sanitaire. «La Sierra Leone sous l'emprise du Kush», un Grand reportage de Liza Fabbian. 

Dans le supplément de ce dimanche, en première partie, direction le Mozambique avec une révolution à l'épreuve du temps, le mouvement qui a fait basculer le pays de l'ère coloniale à l'indépendance est de plus en plus contesté. 1975-2025, le temps a passé. Il y a 50 ans, le Frelimo prenait le pouvoir. Après les accords de Lusaka qui ont conclu la guerre coloniale avec les Portugais, cela fera donc un demi siècle mercredi prochain. Le Frelimo est toujours là mais avec des soubresauts...  En deuxième partie, nous retrouvons Laurence Théault qui a enquêté en France sur la drogue dans les villes moyennes et le monde rural, et comment on vient en aide à ces usagers de plus en plus nombreux.  À partir du 23/6, nous consacrons une série de 4 reportages dédiés à la drogue. Nous irons en Sierra Leone, aux États-Unis, à Marseille et remonterons la route africaine de la cocaïne, cela à l'occasion de la journée internationale contre l'abus et le trafic de drogue, journée spéciale également sur RFI du matin au soir, jeudi 26 juin 2025.   Mozambique : la promesse trahie de l'Indépendance Le 25 juin 2025, le Mozambique célèbrera le cinquantième anniversaire de son indépendance. La guerre de libération du pays a duré 10 ans pendant lesquels la guérilla du Frelimo, le Front de libération du Mozambique, a affronté le colon portugais. Après la signature des accords de Lusaka, le 25 septembre 1974, et six mois de transition, le Frelimo prend le pouvoir le 25 juin 1975. Depuis lors, il ne l'a jamais quitté. Fin 2024, le pays a pourtant été secoué par une violente crise post-électorale, réprimée dans le sang. Le Frelimo est de plus en plus contesté. Un Grand Reportage de Gaëlle Laleix qui s'entretient avec Jacques Allix.   Drogue à Chateauroux : approcher pour soigner  Longtemps cantonnés aux mégapoles et aux banlieues urbaines, les réseaux de trafic de stupéfiants n'en finissent plus d'étendre leur emprise vers les villes moyennes et les campagnes françaises. En province, en région, dans les territoires, en zone rurale. Si les produits stupéfiants sont les mêmes qu'ailleurs : héroïne, cocaïne, drogues de synthèse, cannabis, les structures spécialisées d'aide aux usagers y sont rares.  Dans le centre de la France, Châteauroux – 43 000 habitants, à 270 kilomètres de Paris – un centre d'accueil et d'accompagnement y vient en aide aux usagers, sur place, mais également par des tournées en camion pour toucher les consommateurs les plus éloignés en milieu rural. Un Grand reportage de Laurence Théault qui s'entretient avec Jacques Allix.

En RD Congo, se rapproche-t-on de la signature d'un accord de paix entre la RDC et le Rwanda ? Les experts congolais et rwandais, réunis à Washington, ont paraphé un texte provisoire sur un accord de paix, sous l'égide des États-Unis. Il prévoit notamment la fin des hostilités dans l'est de la RDC.

In this episode of Face2Face, David Peck sits down with development expert and author Ian Smillie to explore his latest memoir, Under Development: A Journey Without Maps. With wit, wisdom, and decades of global experience, Smillie reflects on what he's learned—and unlearned—about international aid, poverty, and the complexity of change. From Sierra Leone to Bangladesh, from the frontlines of the blood diamond trade to the halls of global policy, this thoughtful conversation challenges conventional thinking and offers honest, hopeful insights about what it really means to make a difference.Get a copy of Under Development here.Bio:Ian Smillie is a leading Canadian voice in international development, humanitarian aid, and ethical resource extraction. With over five decades of experience, his work has taken him from teaching in Sierra Leone to advising governments and international organizations on poverty reduction, conflict prevention, and sustainable development. He played a central role in creating the Kimberley Process, an international certification scheme to halt the trade in conflict diamonds, and later chaired the Diamond Development Initiative, promoting fair labor practices for artisanal miners.A gifted storyteller and respected policy thinker, Ian has written extensively on the challenges and contradictions of foreign aid and global development. His books include Blood on the Stone, Freedom From Want, The Alms Bazaar, and Mastering the Machine. His latest memoir, Under Development: A Journey Without Maps, is a deeply personal reflection on the promise and pitfalls of a life spent working for change.Recognized as a Member of the Order of Canada, Ian has served on expert panels for the UN Security Council and taught at leading universities. His sharp insight, global experience, and unwavering moral compass continue to shape conversations about justice, equity, and the role of compassion in international affairs.F2F Music and Image Copyright: David Peck and Face2Face. Used with permission.For more information about David Peck's podcasting, writing and public speaking please visit his site here.With thanks to Josh Snethlage and Mixed Media Sound. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens if the Amazon rainforest stops absorbing carbon and starts releasing it? Do we need geoengineering to help us cool an overheating planet? And how can developing countries balance environmental preservation with economic development?This week on Cleaning Up, Baroness Bryony Worthington sits down with Thelma Krug, a renowned Brazilian scientist and mathematician, and former vice chair of the IPCC, to explore these critical questions.Krug offers an insider's perspective, drawing from her decades of experience monitoring the Amazon rainforest and participating in international climate negotiations.The conversation ranges from the alarming transformation of the Amazon from a carbon sink to a potential carbon source, to the controversial realm of solar radiation management. As it prepares to host COP30 in Belem in November, Krug provides nuanced insights into Brazil's challenges, the complexities of global climate policy, and the potential for innovative solutions like biofuels and international collaboration.Leadership Circle:Cleaning Up is supported by the Leadership Circle, and its founding members: Actis, Alcazar Energy, Davidson Kempner, EcoPragma Capital, EDP of Portugal, Eurelectric, the Gilardini Foundation, KKR, National Grid, Octopus Energy, Quadrature Climate Foundation, SDCL and Wärtsilä. For more information on the Leadership Circle, please visit https://www.cleaningup.live.Discover more:• Sierra Leone special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-5QjSfy2SM• COP30 website: https://cop30.br/en• Degrees Global Forum: https://degreesglobalforum.org• Episode 168 with Anand Gopal: https://youtu.be/33QiMC4nG1k

Hii leo jaridani tunaangazia ujumbe wa Katibu Mkuu Guterres, wa siku ya kimataifa ya kupambana na kauli za chuki na mradi wa lishe bora kwa watoto huko Kilifi Kenya. Makala tunakwenda nchini Rwanda na mashinani nchini Ghana, kulikoni?Leo Juni 18 ni siku ya kimataifa ya kupambana na kauli za chuki ambapo Katibu Mkuu wa Umoja wa Mataifa António Guterres ametumia ujumbe wake kwa siku hii kutoa onyo kuhusu hatari zinazoongezeka za chuki mtandaoni, hasa zikichochewa na akili mnemba au (AI) na  na majukwaa ya kidijitali.Katika Kaunti ya Kilifi, iliyoko pwani ya Kenya barani Afrika, Mpango wa Kuboresha Lishe kwa kupatia jamii Fedha na Elimu ya Afya (NICHE) unasaidia kuwaelimisha wazazi kuhusu umuhimu wa baba na mama kulea watoto wao kwa pamoja, mradi unaotekelezwa na shirika la Umoja wa MAtaifa la kuhudumia watoto, UNICEF.Katika makala shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la chakula na kilimo FAO, kwa kushirikiana na Serikali ya Rwanda, linaendelea kujenga uwezo wa kitaifa katika kuhimiza matumizi ya mbinu rafiki kwa mazingira katika kilimo pamoja na usimamizi salama wa viuatilifu. Hili linafanyika kupitia utekelezaji wa awamu ya tatu ya mradi wa ACP MEAs 3 unaofadhiliwa na Muungano wa Ulaya EU. Mpango huu unalenga kuwawezesha wakulima wadogo kuhamia kwenye mifumo ya kilimo endelevu kimazingira na kuwajengea uwezo wa utekelezaji wa mikataba ya kimataifa ya mazingira.Na katika mashinani leo ikiwa ni siku ya kimataifa Sayansi ya Mapishi au Gastronomia,  fursa ni yake Mpishi Mkuu mashuhuri Fatmata Binta kutoka Sierra Leone, ambaye kupitia video ya shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Chakula na Kilimo, FAO, ya kipindi kiitwacho Mazungumzo ya Jikoni , anapazia sauti matumizi ya vyakula vya kiasili kama njia ya kuepuka kusahaulika kwa vyakula vya kiasili ili hatimaye kuweko na lishe endelevu.Mwenyeji wako ni Anold Kayanda, karibu!

In this episode of Digital Coffee Marketing Brew, host Brett Deister interviews Angela Bettencourt, a global communication professional with over 20 years of experience. Angela shares her insights on how businesses should prepare for and handle PR crises, the importance of adapting messaging for diverse markets, and the role of storytelling in rebuilding public trust. She recounts her experiences, including organizing Sierra Leone's first-ever renewable energy conference, and discusses the impact of AI on global communications and crisis management. Tune in to learn practical tips on leveraging technology, embracing strategic communication, and maintaining organizational values during challenging times.3 Fun Facts:Angela Betancourt is a scuba diving enthusiast—her LinkedIn banner is a scuba diving photo!During a major conference in Sierra Leone, Angela and her team had to invite 149 Paramount Chiefs by texting each one individually on a flip phone because most didn't have internet access.Angela brews very strong coffee at home with a percolator and prefers trying unique, local coffee shops when traveling.Key Themes:Crisis communication planning and responseAdapting messaging for diverse global audiencesLeveraging technology and AI for researchChallenges of international campaigns and logisticsStorytelling to rebuild and maintain trustNavigating tariffs and international market entryImportance of organizational values during crises

Today, we highlight Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Morocco, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Glorious Lord in the Church around the world. Thank you all for listening. We are looking at the earthly conversations Jesus had, as recorded in the gospels, to see if we are able to glean anything useful for our prayer lives. Our latest segment comes from John chapter 2 and the wedding party at Cana. We find not only is He the God of the impossible, but He can accomplish multiple things through one prayer.The prayer of Mary, "They have no wine." Began a miracle, at least 180 gallons of good wine. Although the miracle was a "quiet one," it accomplished all Mary had prayed, but it set the beginning of the evangelist team God would use to turn the world upside down. "This beginning of His signs Jesus did in Cana of Galilee, and manifested His glory, and His disciples believed in Him." John 2:11Our So What?When we cast our prayers to the heart of our God, we scarce know how those prayers may be used in the plan of the Almighty. Therefore, we heed then the exhortations of E.M. Bounds and the apostle Paul:"Nothing is well done without prayer for the simple reason that it leaves God out of the account." " Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God." 1 Corinthians 10:31Brethren, let's pray for one another. "What a man is on his knees before God, that he is and nothing more." Robert Murray M'CheyneeDonation link:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=G9JGGR5W97D64Or go to www.freerangepreacheronprayer.com and use the Donations tab.Assistant Editor: Seven Jefferson Gossard.www.freerangepreacheronprayer.comfreerangeprayer@gmail.comFacebook - Free Range Preacher MinistriesInstagram: freerangeministriesAll our Scripture quotes are drawn from the NASB 1977 edition.For access to the Voice Over services of Richard Durrington, please visit RichardDurrington.com or email him at Durringtonr@gmail.comOur podcast art was designed by @sammmmmmmmm23 InstagramSeason 007Episode 048

Started the week with the latest updates in the Iran-Israel war, and then talked about the terrible plane crash in India with a lone survivor. Plus, S. Korea warms towards N. Korea, Austria school shooting, Los Angeles immigration riots, Sierra Leone monkeypox outbreak, and a guy in New Zealand swept up in a child porn case videoed himself committing incest with his 80 year old grandfather. Music: The Beach Boys/"Sloop John B"

Dans le supplément de ce samedi, en première partie, l'océan. Vient de s'achever à Nice, en France, la 3è conférence des Nations unies sur l'océan alors que le changement climatique rend plus difficiles les nombreux défis à relever dans cet espace qui représente tout de même 70% de la planète. À l'ordre du jour, entre autres, les menaces sur la pêche nourricière. Exemple, en Afrique de l'Ouest, où les communautés de pêcheurs ont été très fragilisées ces dernières années. Plusieurs de nos reporters sont partis recueillir des témoignages de pêcheurs sur les rivages ouest-africains. En deuxième partie, nous traitons de l'immigration venue d'Afrique à destination de l'Europe. La Tunisie est un point de passage privilégié avant la très risquée traversée de la Méditerranée, et les autorités tunisiennes sont engagées dans un processus d'endiguement de cette migration Sud-Nord.  Communautés de pêcheurs ouest-africaines, menace sur la ressource Toute cette semaine, la ville de Nice dans le sud de la France accueille la troisième conférence des Nations unies sur l'océan. L'océan, qui occupe 70% de notre planète, est sous pression du changement climatique et malmené par l'activité humaine. Au point, parfois, de ne plus offrir aux populations des littoraux les ressources nécessaires. C'est le cas en Afrique de l'Ouest, où les communautés de pêcheurs ont été très fragilisées ces dernières années. Plusieurs reporters de RFI sont allés à leur rencontre en Guinée, en Sierra Leone, au Ghana et au Sénégal. Un Grand reportage de Laurent Correau. Avec Lizza Fabbian, Léa-Lisa Westerhoff, Juliette Dubois, Kpénahi Traoré, Tangi Bihan, Victor Cariou. Entretien avec Jacques Allix.   Tunisie : une lutte contre l'immigration, au bénéfice de l'Europe La Tunisie refuse d'être un pays d'accueil et de transit pour les migrants subsahariens. Une politique martelée par les autorités depuis 2023, dans la foulée des propos polémiques du président Kaïs Saïed sur le risque d'un changement démographique de la Tunisie à cause de l'immigration. Depuis, les contrôles des migrants en situation irrégulière se sont accentués. Leur vie est devenue quasi-impossible. La gestion de ce flux migratoire venu du Sud fait polémique en Tunisie, mais reçoit le soutien implicite des puissances européennes, soucieuses d'endiguer les nombreuses arrivées à leurs frontières. Un Grand reportage de Lilia Blaise qui s'entretient avec Jacques Allix.

As mpox cases rise in Sierra Leone, we check-in with Professor Trudie Lang to understand the implications of the continuing spread of the disease and what progress is being made in responding to the outbreak. In a breakthrough for HIV research, scientists have used mRNA to reveal the virus hiding in white blood cells. For now, it is only in a laboratory setting, but they hope this could lead to future treatment pathways that clear HIV from the body. Also on the show we take a look at healthy ageing; from the role of power in living longer, to reducing the risk of dementia in younger generations, and even the influence of daily cups of coffee on our health as we get older. Presenter: Claudia Hammond Producers: Katie Tomsett and Louise Orchard Studio Managers: Dyfan Rose and Sue Maillot

What will it take to finally wean Europe off Russian gas? Can renewables help with grid stability? And is the EU making a mistake subsidising hydrogen? This week on Cleaning Up, Michael Liebreich sits down with EU Energy and Housing Commissioner Dan Jørgensen to dissect the continent's energy transformation. In this wide ranging interview recorded at the Berlaymont building in Brussels — the home of the European Commission — Liebreich and Jørgensen delve into critical topics including reducing dependency on Russian energy, the economics of renewable technologies, the role of nuclear power, and the contentious economics of green hydrogen. Jørgensen defends the EU's ambitious climate goals while addressing concerns about cost, competitiveness, and political pushback against the green transition. Leadership Circle:Cleaning Up is supported by the Leadership Circle, and its founding members: Actis, Alcazar Energy, Davidson Kempner, EcoPragma Capital, EDP of Portugal, Eurelectric, the Gilardini Foundation, KKR, National Grid, Octopus Energy, Quadrature Climate Foundation, SDCL and Wärtsilä. For more information on the Leadership Circle, please visit https://www.cleaningup.live. Discover more:Sierra Leone special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-5QjSfy2SMDecarbonizing the last few percent: https://mliebreich.substack.com/p/decarbonizing-the-last-few-percentLessons from Spain: https://mliebreich.substack.com/p/lessons-from-spainEU Hydrogen Strategy: https://energy.ec.europa.eu/topics/eus-energy-system/hydrogen_en  

It's Friday, June 6th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Nigerian Muslims killed 9 Christians On June 1st and 2nd, Fulani Muslim herdsmen killed at least nine Christians in Plateau State, Nigeria, following the slaughter of 27 others days before, reports Morning Star News. The attacks took place in Bokkos County in predominantly Christian communities. Emmanuel Auta, a local resident, said, “Christians [are] being butchered.” Another resident, Lilian Madaki, said, “Among some of the Christian victims that I know is a 14-year-old Christian teenager who was shot and wounded and is currently being treated at a hospital.” And, in a text to Christian Daily International, Yakubu Kefas wrote,  “The attackers, who we believe are Fulani terrorists, are carrying out indiscriminate shootings, killings, and large-scale arson, resulting in widespread terror, Christian casualties, and destruction of property.” Please pray for our suffering brothers and sisters in Christ in Plateau State, Nigeria. Proverbs 21:15 says, “When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers.” Trump bans new visas for foreign nationals from 12 countries On June 4, President Donald Trump issued a full suspension on new visas for foreign nationals from a dozen countries applying for entry to the United States and a partial suspension on nationals from another seven, reports TheEpochTimes.com. The proclamation is set to go into effect at 12:01 a.m. ET on June 9. A full suspension will go into effect for nationals from Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. A partial suspension will affect nationals from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela. This executive action comes after the Secretary of State and assistant to the president on Homeland Security filed a report on April 9 identifying countries with such deficient vetting and screening information that a full or partial suspension of entry for their nationals was warranted. ‘60 Minutes' anchor Scott Pelley ripped for "angry, unhinged" speech criticizing Trump Outraged critics blasted longtime CBS “60 Minutes” anchor Scott Pelley as “angry” and “unhinged” after he delivered a fear-baced tirade against President Donald Trump during a commencement speech in North Carolina, reports the New York Post. The CBS newscaster warned Wake Forest University's graduating class on May 19 that “insidious fear” has infiltrated schools, businesses, and homes across the nation — leaving America in a state of “peril.” Listen. PELLEY:  “In this moment, our sacred rule of law is under attack. Journalism is under attack. Universities are under attack. Freedom of speech is under attack, and insidious fear is reaching through our schools, our businesses, our homes.” Scott Jennings, the conservative commentator on CNN, called Pelley out for such a ridiculous statement. JENNINGS: “On the free speech issue, I don't know what America Scott Pelley is living in. We have more speech now than ever. There is no problem with free speech in America. What we do have a problem with are people who don't speak truthfully, who are interested more in narratives than truth, and who are using what used to be journalism for activism. We do have a problem with that.” Jennings asserted that 60 Minutes on CBS is a platform that is more interested in a leftist narrative than the truth. JENNINGS: “If you've watched 60 Minutes for five minutes over the last several years, you would know it's not fair. This is one of the shows, this is one of the outlets that conservatives would point to most often to say: ‘This is the state of American journalism. It's only here to try to hurt Republicans, hurt conservatives, hurt Donald Trump.'” Painting of Jesus returned to prominent location at naval academy U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has announced that he is restoring an historic painting of Jesus Christ to its place of prominence at the Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York, after it had been taken down by Biden-era officials, reports LifeSiteNews.com. Known as “Christ on the water,” the painting depicts Jesus walking on the water in stormy seas toward merchant seamen adrift in a lifeboat, presumably after being torpedoed.  DUFFY: “We are moving Jesus out of the basement. To all the great midshipmen at the Merchant Marine Academy, you let me know how important this painting was to all of you. Now, we all know it was taken out of a place of prominence and put it down in the basement. “I worked with the Academy, and because this is such a historic painting, I'm announcing that through that work with the Academy, this painting is going to go from the basement back to its place of prominence. It'll be a moment to celebrate.” It was painted by Lieutenant Hunter Wood in 1944 as a tribute to all merchant seamen who had been torpedoed during World War II. Actor Kevin Sorbo champions U.S. Christian heritage in new movie In the new docudrama called The American Miracle, historian Paul Kengor, one of 14 historians, captures how pivotal the Declaration of Independence and the subsequent American Revolution was for the world. KENGOR: “America in 1776: This is a watershed event in history. If you were to pick something over the last 450 years, four and a half centuries or so, that truly transformed humanity and the full scope of history, it was 1776.” The American Miracle movie will hit 1,000 screens across America on three days only – Monday, June 9th, Tuesday, June 10th, and Wednesday, June 11th. The actor who plays Benjamin Franklin – Barry Stevens -- is spot on in terms of appearance and disposition alike. FRANKLIN: “We have been assured, sir, in the sacred writings, that except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it.” Kevin Sorbo, who portrays the younger Thomas Jefferson, is an enthusiastic advocate that Americans know their own history. SORBO: “I think there's not enough history being taught in America anymore. I think people forget about what our Founding Fathers did for this country. Documentaries like this, I think, can help heal a nation, as corny as that sounds. I really do think it's important to learn history.” And Pastor Darnell Harper of New Covenant Temple, who screened The American Miracle before its June 9th national release, was amazed to witness God's divine intervention in America. HARPER: “I went to history class. I did not learn that God was in the middle of everything that was going on with the birth of our nation, the Constitution, and it just showed the handiwork of God and how God was establishing the United States of America.” Acts 17:26 says, “From one man he made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole Earth; and he marked out their appointed times in history and the boundaries of their lands.” Go to https://americanmiraclemovie.com/, watch the trailer, click on the Tickets tab, and type in your zipcode to purchase tickets at a movie theater near you to see it on June 9, 10 or 11. Pennsylvania Worldview listener wants to pray for persecuted believers Gayle in Stewartstown, Pennsylvania wrote me at Adam@TheWorldview.com and said, “I listen to The Worldview every day and continue to give monthly because I feel that the news is truthful and factual and not slanted.  I'm grateful to learn about the different countries where preachers and citizens are being persecuted for their faith in Christ.  It reminds me to pray daily for the persecuted church around the world.  May the Lord continue to bless The Worldview in 5 Minutes.” If you'd like to share what this newscast has meant to you, please include your full name, city and state. 12 Worldview listeners gave $4,575 to fund our annual budget Toward this week's $30,875 goal to fund one-fourth of The Worldview newscast's annual budget by tonight at 12 midnight, June 6th, 12 listeners stepped up to the plate on Thursday by 7:35pm Central last night.  Our thanks to Paul in Brush, Colorado and Ben in Eureka, California — both of whom gave $25 as well as Kevin in Freeport, New York and Robin in Wellington, Florida -- both of whom gave $50. We're grateful to God for Troy in Coeurdalene, Idaho, Rene in Chicago, Illinois, and Jeremy in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom – each of whom gave $100. And we appreciate the generosity of Marty in Roseburg, Oregon who gave $125, Jeff in Aloha, Oregon who gave $600, Lee and Ruth in Schertz, Texas who gave $1,000, Rita in Sunman, Indiana who pledged $100 per month for 12 months for a gift of $1,200, and Vern in Poteau, Oklahoma who also pledged $100 per month for 12 months for a gift of $1,200. Those 12 Worldview listeners gave a total of $4,575. Ready for our new grand total? Drum roll please.  (Drum roll sound effect) $10,927 (People clapping sound effect)  We missed our goal of 20 donors by 8 donors. That means by midnight tonight, Friday, June 6th, we still need to raise $19,948. 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We explore an innovative pay-to-grow scheme that is helping to encourage tree growth in Sierra Leone’s capital city. Plus, Stockholm’s Battle of the Elms and making a greener Denver.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kate Adie presents stories from the US, Canada, Mexico, Myanmar and the NetherlandsAn increasing number of Americans - especially young men - are converting to the Russian Orthodox Church, enticed by its embrace of unabashed masculinity and traditional family values. Lucy Ash met some recent converts in Texas.The diplomatic fallout between the US and Canada continues over Donald Trump's repeated desire to make Canada the 51st state. The issue was forefront in Canadian minds as King Charles visited Ottawa this week, with locals looking for signs of support for the country's sovereignty. Royal correspondent Sean Coughlan watched the King walk a diplomatic tightrope.Mexico will become the first country in the world to elect its entire judiciary by direct vote, following a controversial reform last year. Will Grant went to Ciudad Juarez to meet a candidate who has had doubts raised over her suitability as a judge after she once defended notorious drug lord, El Chapo.Chinese criminal gangs have established lucrative scam centres in Myanmar, staffed by workers lured from across the world with the promise of well-paid work. Once there, they face exploitation and no way home. Olivia Acland tells the story of one man from Sierra Leone, who was tricked into con trade.More than a quarter of journeys in the Netherlands are made by bike – which made it all the more maddening for correspondent Anna Holligan, when she recently had her bike stolen in The Hague. But the experience had an upside, as she discovered the softer side to the pragmatic Dutch, who understood the nature of her loss.Series Producer: Serena Tarling Production Coordinators: Katie Morrison & Sophie Hill Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith

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