Podcast appearances and mentions of Sierra Leone

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack Davy Adams has lived many lives, from becoming a loyalist paramilitary, to go on to contribute to the initial ceasefire agreement and subsequent Good Friday Agreement and then to carry out another lifetime of humanitarian work in places like Syria, Sudan and Sierra Leone. He joined me to talk about his bottom-up view on conflict, his take on the US-Israel war on Iran and why despite all the horrors he's seen, he remains hopeful. An unremarkable looking remarkable man is Wee Davy. The ICE and Forever War podcast with Greg Stoker is here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-150904626 Support the Ionad Hind Rajab here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/ionad-hind-rajab-150782129

Gündemden haberleri aktardığımız bu bölümde "Petrol fiyatları yükseldi", "Endonezya'da sosyal medya için yaş sınırı" ve "Türkiye, Sierra Leone'de hastane yapacak" gibi haber başlıkları var. Interactive Transcript and Vocab Helper Support Easy Turkish and get interactive transcripts and live vocabulary for all our episodes: easyturkish.fm/membership Transcript Intro Emin: [0:15] Herkese merhaba. Easy Turkish Podcast'in yeni bölümüne hepiniz hoş geldiniz. Bu bölümümüzde sizlere dünya gündeminden haberleri yavaş bir şekilde aktaracağım. Podcastlerimizden çok daha verimli yararlanabilmek için easyturkish.org/membership adresine gidip podcast kademesine abone olabilirsiniz. İlk haberimizle başlayalım. Petrol fiyatları yükseldi Emin: [0:53] Brent petrolün varil fiyatı uluslararası piyasalarda 90 doların üstüne çıktı. Bir gün önce fiyat yaklaşık 85 dolar civarındaydı. Yani kısa sürede belirgin bir artış oldu. Haberlerde bu yükselişin nedenleri olarak Orta Doğu'da artan gerginlik ve çatışmalar gösteriliyor. Bu tür durumlarda petrolün taşınması zorlaştığı için fiyatlar hızlıca artıyor. Emin: [1:29] Ayrıca Hürmüz Boğazı petrol taşımacılığı için çok önemli bir deniz geçididir. Eğer bu bölgede gemi trafiği azalır ya da gecikirse petrolün taşınması zorlaşır. Bu da fiyatları yükseltebilir. Bazı büyük deniz taşımacılığı şirketleri de güvenlik gerekçesiyle Orta Doğu'ya giden bazı hatlarını geçici olarak durdurduklarını açıklamış. Bu da doğal olarak petrol fiyatlarını doğrudan etkiledi. Support Easy Turkish and get interactive transcripts and live vocabulary for all our episodes: easyturkish.fm/membership

Nous célébrons ce 8 mars la journée internationale pour les droits des femmes. Religions du Monde reçoit Victoria Kamondji, Sierra-Léonaise, naturalisée française, femme pasteure évangélique, présidente de la Communauté des Églises d'expression africaines et professeure d'anglais à l'Université de Bourgogne, un parcours riche et passionnant. Née en Sierra Leone d'un père anglican et d'une mère catholique (qu'elle a perdue à l'âge de 5 ans), Victoria Kamondji – née Johnston - a baigné dans l'œcuménisme (unité des chrétiens) et a fini par choisir l'église méthodiste (protestante) pour sa confirmation. Elle a grandi dans l'est de la Sierra Leone près de la Guinée, dans une zone diamantifère où travaillait son père, cadre dans une entreprise minière, et vivait dans une zone ultrasécurisée entourée d'expatriés anglais, éloignée de la culture africaine. Après le lycée, Victoria Kamondji se lance dans des études de littérature africaine francophone à Freetown, la capitale, une façon pour elle de partir à la découverte de sa propre identité en tant qu'Africaine. Puis à la faveur d'une bourse d'études proposée par la France, elle s'installe à Lille en 1987 dans le nord du pays pour faire sa thèse en littérature. La terrible guerre qui éclate en Sierra Leone entre 1991 jusqu'en 2002 qui a fait entre 50 000 et 200 000 morts et des milliers de blessés, d'amputés, notamment dans la zone diamantifère qui attire toutes les convoitises, où elle a grandi, l'empêche de retourner dans son pays et éparpille sa famille. C'est en France où elle s'établit dorénavant qu'elle est séduite par l'église évangélique, et qu'elle entreprend des études de théologie à la Faculté évangélique de Vaux-sur-Seine. Elle devient pasteure, comme son mari, Emmanuel Kamondji, originaire de la République Démocratique du Congo, dans l'église Assemblée évangélique nouvelle alliance à Villeneuve d'Ascq (près de Lille). Son travail est remarqué par la Fédération Protestante de France qui la nomme vice-présidente de 2007 à 2013, devenant ainsi la première femme africaine évangélique à ce poste. Une de ses missions a consisté à s'impliquer au sein de la commission des églises auprès des migrants en Europe dont elle sera la présidente pendant deux mandats. Depuis 2022, Victoria Kamondji est présidente de la CEAF - Communauté des églises d'expression africaine et francophone - , un réseau d'églises chrétiennes qui essaime en Europe et, en particulier, en France à la faveur des migrations et des diasporas. En mai 2025, Victoria Kamondji qui est naturalisée française, a été élevée au rang de chevalier de l'Ordre national du mérite pour son travail en tant que pasteure évangélique, et présidente de la CEAF, elle qui construit des ponts entre les communautés et pour qui le plus important est la formation et la transmission.  Le portrait de Victoria Kamondji à écouter ici, dans Religions du Monde.

Nous célébrons ce 8 mars la journée internationale pour les droits des femmes. Religions du Monde reçoit Victoria Kamondji, Sierra-Léonaise, naturalisée française, femme pasteure évangélique, présidente de la Communauté des Églises d'expression africaines et professeure d'anglais à l'Université de Bourgogne, un parcours riche et passionnant. Née en Sierra Leone d'un père anglican et d'une mère catholique (qu'elle a perdue à l'âge de 5 ans), Victoria Kamondji – née Johnston - a baigné dans l'œcuménisme (unité des chrétiens) et a fini par choisir l'église méthodiste (protestante) pour sa confirmation. Elle a grandi dans l'est de la Sierra Leone près de la Guinée, dans une zone diamantifère où travaillait son père, cadre dans une entreprise minière, et vivait dans une zone ultrasécurisée entourée d'expatriés anglais, éloignée de la culture africaine. Après le lycée, Victoria Kamondji se lance dans des études de littérature africaine francophone à Freetown, la capitale, une façon pour elle de partir à la découverte de sa propre identité en tant qu'Africaine. Puis à la faveur d'une bourse d'études proposée par la France, elle s'installe à Lille en 1987 dans le nord du pays pour faire sa thèse en littérature. La terrible guerre qui éclate en Sierra Leone entre 1991 jusqu'en 2002 qui a fait entre 50 000 et 200 000 morts et des milliers de blessés, d'amputés, notamment dans la zone diamantifère qui attire toutes les convoitises, où elle a grandi, l'empêche de retourner dans son pays et éparpille sa famille. C'est en France où elle s'établit dorénavant qu'elle est séduite par l'église évangélique, et qu'elle entreprend des études de théologie à la Faculté évangélique de Vaux-sur-Seine. Elle devient pasteure, comme son mari, Emmanuel Kamondji, originaire de la République Démocratique du Congo, dans l'église Assemblée évangélique nouvelle alliance à Villeneuve d'Ascq (près de Lille). Son travail est remarqué par la Fédération Protestante de France qui la nomme vice-présidente de 2007 à 2013, devenant ainsi la première femme africaine évangélique à ce poste. Une de ses missions a consisté à s'impliquer au sein de la commission des églises auprès des migrants en Europe dont elle sera la présidente pendant deux mandats. Depuis 2022, Victoria Kamondji est présidente de la CEAF - Communauté des églises d'expression africaine et francophone - , un réseau d'églises chrétiennes qui essaime en Europe et, en particulier, en France à la faveur des migrations et des diasporas. En mai 2025, Victoria Kamondji qui est naturalisée française, a été élevée au rang de chevalier de l'Ordre national du mérite pour son travail en tant que pasteure évangélique, et présidente de la CEAF, elle qui construit des ponts entre les communautés et pour qui le plus important est la formation et la transmission.  Le portrait de Victoria Kamondji à écouter ici, dans Religions du Monde.

Il s'appelle Birahima. À 12 ans, l'âge où l'on joue, insouciant, au football avec ses copains, il est embarqué de force dans une guerre civile sanglante, Kalashnikov en main. Birahima est le héros du roman d'Ahmadou Kourouma, Allah n'est pas obligé qui décrocha le prix Renaudot et le Goncourt des lycéens en 2000. Un roman adapté en animation par Zaven Najjar, produit par Sébastien Onomo et qui compte notamment au casting le comédien Thomas Ngijol. Président de Special Touch studios, le Franco-Camerounais Sebastien Onomo a découvert le roman d'Ahmadou Kourouma lors de ses études de lettres africaines à la Sorbonne. Il a acquis les droits d'adaptation du roman en 2016 et décidé d'en confier l'animation à Zaven Najjar dont il avait apprécié le travail sur le film La Sirène (de Sepideh Farsi). Au casting de voix, on compte de nombreux acteurs et actrices africains ou afro-descendants : le jeune rappeur ivoirien SK07 double Birahima et Thomas Ngijol prête sa voix au féticheur Yacouba qui l'accompagne dans son périple. Musiques : Alpha Blondy and the Solar System - Peace in Liberia ; Melanie Pain - Dreamloop.

Wild bee species at risk of extinction in Europe have more than doubled in the last decade. And that matters more than you might think.Bees pollinate 75% of the crops we eat, from apples and tomatoes to carrots and raspberries. So if bee populations decline, our food system feels it too. So what's actually driving the drop in wild bees? BBC climate & science correspondent Georgina Rannard breaks it down for us. We also hear from a beekeeper in Sierra Leone about protecting bees on the ground – and what simple changes could help them thrive closer to home.Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk WhatsApp: +44 330 12 33 22 6 Presenter: Iqra Farooq Producers: Baldeep Chahal, Chelsea Coates, Emily Horler Video producer: Baldeep Chahal Editor: Verity Wilde

Across many countries, legislative strategies are increasingly being used to roll back hard-won rights related to gender and bodily autonomy.This International Women's Day, we're asking: what can be done at national and multilateral levels to resist further erosion of sexual and reproductive rights worldwide?This episode explores the political and ideological forces behind the growing politicisation of Women's Sexual Health and Reproductive rights, the weaponisation of gender issues globally.Building on new evidence on efforts to undermine safe abortion - Sierra Leone, efforts to restrict LGBTQ+ rights in Kenya, and initiatives to reverse the ban on female genital mutilation (FGM) in The Gambia - we examine the narratives that allow these agendas to gain traction and the role our institutions play in safeguarding rights.GuestsSara Pantuliano, Chief Executive, ODI Global (host)Aatif Somji, Senior Research Officer, Gender Equality and Social Inclusion ODI GlobalSatang Nabaneh, Director of Programs for the Human Rights Center at the University of Dayton, and Member of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC)Maria Antonieta Alcalde Castro, Incoming Director General of the International Planned Parenthood FederationRelated resourcesNavigating the politics of backlash: women's rights and repealing the FGM ban in The Gambia (Working Paper, ODI Global)Think Change episode 85: Algorithms and online misogyny – how do we fix a system built to harm women? (Think Change podcast, ODI Global)Research series: Navigating the politics of backlash to sexual & reproductive rights (Research series, ODI Global)

Jasmine Crockett endured a brutal electoral blow after her opponent, James Talarico, secured the nomination in the Texas Senate Democratic primary. Donald Trump took military action against Iran because of their actions, policies, and refusal to give up their nuclear ambitions. Anyone telling you anything else is lying, stupid, or both.Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger struggles to remember who she is supposed to work for as she tries to protect Abdul Jalloh, who was charged with second-degree murder after Stephanie Minter was brutally stabbed in the neck at a Virginia bus stop. Local authorities in Pennsylvania released Ibrahim George Kallon, who hails from Sierra Leone and has been living in the United States illegally since 2024, when his visitor visa expired. He had been arrested and charged with rape. ICE had lodged a detainer with the Delaware County Prison in Thornton, Pennsylvania, but he was released on bail on Feb. 5, according to the agency and court records. The court only required that he pay $1 of his $100,000 bond, which was earlier lowered from its original $250,000. Oh, by the way, he is training to become a corrections officer.Become a supporter of Tapp into the Truth: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tapp-into-the-truth--556114/support Tapp into the Truth on Rumble. Follow, watch the older shows, and join the live streams.Aimee's Audios Subliminal Acoustic Fingerprinting“Remember Pop Rocks? Now, imagine they gave you superpowers.” Please let me introduce you to Energy Rocks! Born from the grit and ambition of a competitive athlete who wanted a better, cleaner way to fuel the body and mind, without the hassle of mixing powders, messy bottles, or caffeine crashes. Energy Rocks is a reimagining of energy into something fun, functional, and fantastically effective. A delicious popping candy energy supplement that delivers a rapid boost of clean energy and focus — anytime, anywhere. No water. No mixing. No bulky bottles. Just open, pop it in your mouth, and get ready to rock. Making any time the right time to “Get in the Zone, One Pop at a Time.”Take This Free Quiz To Find Out The Best & Worst Foods To Avoid For Joint Pain!Do you wake up in the morning with stiff joints or pain in your hips, back, knees, or elbows? Then, chances are you're feeling the effects of chronic inflammation taking its toll on your body. The good news is that it is NEVER too late to help get this under control. And the best part is certain foods help you do this naturally, without the need for prescription medications.If recent events have proven anything, you need to be as prepared as possible for when things go sideways. You certainly can't count on the government for help. True liberty requires self-reliance. My Patriot SupplySupport American jobs! Support the show! Get great products at great prices! Go to My Pillow and use promo code TAPP to save! Visit Patriot Mobile or Call (817) 380-9081 to take advantage of a FREE Month of service when you switch using promo code TAPP! Morning Kick is a revolutionary new daily drink from Roundhouse Provisions that combines ultra-potent greens like spirulina and kale with probiotics, prebiotics, collagen, and even ashwagandha. Just mix with water, stir, and enjoy!Follow Tapp into the Truth on Locals Follow Tapp into the Truth on SubstackHero SoapPatriot DepotBlue CoolersKoa CoffeeBrainMDDiamond CBDSauce Bae2nd SkullEinstokBeanstoxBelle IsleHoneyFund"Homegrown" Boone's BourbonBlackout Coffee Co.Full Circle Brewing Co.Pasmosa Sangria  

Have you ever considered your profession as a ministry? Come to this session and hear about the biblical roots of nursing as ministry, your sacred calling to serve, and the importance of paying attention to those divine appointments. We will also talk about finding your passion and being persistent, all while drawing on the power of the Holy Spirit.

Un petit orphelin né à la frontière entre la Guinée et la Côte d'Ivoire, obligé de traverser le Liberia et la Sierra Leone pendant les guerres civiles des années 1990, va se retrouver enrôlé comme enfant-soldat. C'est le périple raconté par le roman Allah n'est pas obligé, du grand écrivain ivoirien Ahmadou Kourouma, lauréat du prix Renaudot et du Goncourt des lycéens en 2000. Ce roman est désormais adapté à l'écran par Zaven Najjar dans un film d'animation qui sort ce mercredi 4 mars en France.  À écouter aussiAhmadou Kourouma: le «guerrier» de Boundiali

Un petit orphelin né à la frontière entre la Guinée et la Côte d'Ivoire, obligé de traverser le Liberia et la Sierra Leone pendant les guerres civiles des années 1990, va se retrouver enrôlé comme enfant-soldat. C'est le périple raconté par le roman Allah n'est pas obligé, du grand écrivain ivoirien Ahmadou Kourouma, lauréat du prix Renaudot et du Goncourt des lycéens en 2000. Ce roman est désormais adapté à l'écran par Zaven Najjar dans un film d'animation qui sort ce mercredi 4 mars en France.  À écouter aussiAhmadou Kourouma: le «guerrier» de Boundiali

Les chefs d'état-major de la Cédéao ont annoncé vendredi 27 février que 2 000 éléments feront partie de la Force en attente. Réunis à Freetown, en Sierra Leone, les commandants des forces armées des pays membres affichent une nouvelle fois leur volonté de lutter contre les groupes jihadistes qui foisonnent, principalement dans le Sahel. L'annonce de la mise en place de cette Force en attente n'est pas nouvelle. L'Ivoirien Arthur Banga, consultant en défense et sécurité, et maître de conférences à l'université Félix-Houphouët-Boigny d'Abidjan, est le Grand Invité Afrique de Sidy Yansané.   RFI : La Cédéao annonce une nouvelle fois la mise en place de la fameuse Force en attente. Les annonces de ce genre se sont succédées au fil des années. Cette fois ci, selon vous, ce sera la bonne ?  Arthur Banga : C'est vrai que la Cédéao l'a annoncé plusieurs fois, sans véritable succès. Mais n'oublions pas que la Cédéao est quand même la seule communauté économique régionale à avoir implémenté réellement cet exercice de force multinationale à travers l'Ecomog, qui a rencontré des succès au Liberia, en Guinée-Bissau, même en Sierra Leone. Aujourd'hui, il s'agit maintenant de passer un nouveau cap car il y a une véritable prise de conscience de la part des Etats. Il y a aussi la pression des populations, surtout la pression des groupes terroristes qui commencent à taper fort dans les pays côtiers, notamment le Nigeria, le Bénin, le Togo. Ca impose que les présidents de la Cédéao réagissent énergiquement. Hormis le contexte actuel et la prise de conscience, comme vous dites, notez-vous des nouveautés dans cette annonce par rapport aux précédentes ? Pas réellement. Peut-être qu'il y a plus de concret sur le nombre d'hommes qu'on veut mobiliser. On est plus concret sur la volonté et sur le fait d'inscrire dans la doctrine militaire nationale la nécessité de participer à des opérations internationales. Mais la vraie bonne raison d'espérer, c'est le fait que certains pays intègrent désormais la capacité de participer à des opérations extérieures dans leur composition. C'est le cas de la Côte d'Ivoire, du Sénégal, même du Ghana, qui sont des pays qui montrent qu'ils ont la volonté aujourd'hui de participer à des opérations menées par la Cédéao. Ce n'est plus la seule affaire du pays, comme le Nigeria, qui prenait en général le leadership. Et dans le contexte aussi, il ne faut pas oublier l'échec de l'intervention militaire au Niger, qui a renforcé l'AES et fragilisé la Cédéao. Ça aussi, c'est un élément de contexte qui fait qu'on peut espérer des choses plus concrètes cette fois-ci. On s'attend à un contingent de 2 000 éléments. Quand on sait que la force française Barkhane en comptait plus du double et qu'elle n'a pas pu enrayer les groupes armés terroristes en huit ans de mission dans le Sahel, vous croyez que ces 2 000 éléments issus de différentes armées de la région peuvent faire la différence ? Ce chiffre de 2 000 est révélateur des difficultés à mettre ce genre de forces en position, car il faut déjà avoir des armées nationales qui sont prêtes, qui ont pour habitude de s'entraîner, des armées nationales qui sont en partie taillées pour opérer en contexte international. Ce n'est pas trop le cas aujourd'hui dans les différentes armées ouest-africaines. Donc vaut mieux commencer avec des ambitions réalistes et réalisables. Ça peut expliquer le chiffre relativement bas, qui représente environ deux bataillons. Il s'agira de voir quelle mission on donne à ces deux bataillons pour être plus efficace. Je pense à des missions de renseignement, de coopération, de formation et puis aussi des missions d'intervention sur des espaces précis. C'est quand même difficile de ramener 2 000 hommes supplémentaires au Nigeria, ça ne sert pas à grand-chose. Mais sur des espaces comme le nord du Togo, le nord du Bénin, 2 000 hommes appuyés par une escadrille internationale, ça peut valoir son pesant d'or opérationnel. Il y a une question primordiale : comment la Cédéao peut rendre cette force efficace sans la participation des pays de l'AES que sont le Mali, le Burkina Faso et le Niger sécessionnistes ? Aujourd'hui, la Cédéao est obligée faire preuve de réalisme, d'avancer sans ces pays, sinon elle ne va pas avancer sur certaines questions. Maintenant, naturellement, sur des questions comme le terrorisme, sur des questions aussi transnationales, à défaut d'opérer ensemble, il faudrait que la Cédéao et l'AES trouvent des mécanismes pour coopérer, ne serait-ce que pour l'échange de renseignements, pour faire naître un minimum d'efficacité. Si vous prenez en chasse des terroristes, par exemple en Côte d'Ivoire qui traversent la frontière du Burkina Faso ou du Mali, si vous n'avez pas la capacité de les poursuivre sur des territoires ou ne serait-ce que d'échanger le renseignement avec les armées maliennes ou burkinabè, vous voyez que tout le travail que vous faites en Côte d'Ivoire devient quasiment nul. C'est la même chose en termes de renseignement. Donc oui, c'est une difficulté, mais elle n'est pas insurmontable. Il faut maintenant qu'on ait un minimum de coopération pour pouvoir accroître l'efficacité du projet de la Cédéao.

Send a textTrust isn't a slogan when children's safety is on the line—it's a discipline. We sit down with Naomi Schalm, Executive Director of Trust for Africa in Lesotho, to unpack what radical trust really requires in cross-cultural child welfare: honest power-sharing, rigorous accountability, and local decision rights that outlast any single grant. Lesotho is moving toward family-based care and codifying foster pathways, even as economic shocks and reduced aid strain communities. That tension reveals a core mistake many outsiders make: confusing “orphan” with “child with nobody.” Research and experience point another way—prevention, kinship care, and reintegration anchored in the real context families live in.Naomi explains why good intentions aren't a system. Clear policies, safeguarding, and transparent financial practices protect children, caregivers, and staff while making collaboration possible. We get practical about the difference between accountability and control: control is one-sided; accountability shares standards and outcomes. We also push into the hard part—money. When the Global North holds the purse, it often holds the steering wheel. Shifting proposal design and decision rights locally, diversifying income, and refusing “donor-as-owner” governance are non-negotiables if we want integrity and impact.Inside organizations, trust grows through rupture-and-repair, not perfection. That means making room for dissent, modeling apology, and building collaborative leadership that can challenge assumptions. On the ground with families, hope is a first intervention: trauma-informed support, consistent structures, and practical tools help parents who've been dismissed for years believe in their capacity again. The pay-off is safer children and stronger communities, measured over time rather than headlines. If you're a funder, practitioner, or curious listener ready to rethink how aid, ownership, and outcomes connect, this conversation offers a candid, field-tested guide.If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a colleague, and leave a rating or review to help more listeners find these stories. ____Firmly Rooted - A new documentary on orphanage response - the right way!To view the released trailer and sizzle reel, go to https://firmlyrootedfilm.com/or to https://www.helpingchildrenworldwide.org__________ ____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. ___________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. joinSupport the showHelpingchildrenworldwide.org

Med raketfart har Klavs Bundgaard og hans medarbejder, Harald Toksværd, fået indsamlet et væld af goder fra Skuldborg og omegn. Alt sammen for at støtte NGO'en, FANT, og deres arbejde i Sierra Leone. Denne tirsdag aften får vi lov til at lytte med, når byens spidser, r8Dios stakeholderes og almindelige borgere samles i Kultur- og multihuset Stjernens store sal Saturn. De skal høre musik og taler fra spændende personligheder og Klavs Bundgaard er vært, mens Allan Sindberg lukker talerækken, inden den står på dans og fest. God fornøjelse. NB. næste afsnit 6.3.2026 sendes fra en særlig destination live live. Afsnittet er blevet til i samarbejde med FANT, Andel Energi, Pluto TV, Skuldborg Fremad, Egholm Eternit A/S, A World of Bakery og Goodiepal. Bliv medlem: https://r8dio.dk/bliv-medlem/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alors que les chefs d'état-major des pays membres de la Cédéao doivent achever leur sommet vendredi 27 février à Freetown, en Sierra Leone, qu'en est-il de la lutte antiterroriste sur Internet ? Le recrutement de combattants se fait aussi en ligne, tout comme une bonne partie des activités criminelles, et l'intelligence artificielle, qui continue de se développer, apporte aussi son lot de difficultés pour les services de sécurité du continent. Comment les États africains se préparent-ils à cette lutte numérique ? Notre grand invité Afrique est l'Ivoirien Franck Kié, expert en cybersécurité et commissaire général du salon Cyber Africa Forum. Il répond aux questions de Sidy Yansané.    RFI :  Récemment, le chef du Bureau de cyberdéfense des forces armées de votre pays, la Côte d'Ivoire, affirmait que « les terroristes sont omniprésents sur le web ». Vous qui êtes à la tête du Cyber Africa Forum depuis bientôt dix ans, vous diriez que les États prennent enfin conscience du phénomène ? Franck Kié : Les États africains, en particulier depuis quelques années, se rendent compte de l'importance du phénomène qu'est la cybercriminalité et tous les risques liés à la cybersécurité de façon générale. Néanmoins, certains exemples très récents nous démontrent qu'il y a encore une marge de manœuvre assez importante en termes de mise en œuvre d'actions pour pouvoir être pleinement efficace et opérationnelle sur ce volet-là. Même si aujourd'hui on a de plus en plus d'information et de plus en plus de sensibilisation, des acteurs publics et privés tendent encore à penser, surtout en Afrique, que cette menace est encore assez éloignée d'eux. Au-delà de ça, il faut aussi continuer dans la formation du capital humain et puis surtout investir dans les infrastructures qui nous permettront de nous défendre. Au cours des dernières années, l'Afrique a quand même fait un bond qualitatif assez important sur le volet de la gouvernance, avec la mise en place dans plusieurs pays africains d'agences nationales de la sécurité des systèmes d'informations, d'agences de protection des données à caractère personnel et la régulation aussi qui les accompagne, avec des lois de lutte contre la cybercriminalité. Pour la cybersécurité, il faut maintenant aller encore un peu plus loin sur les autres volets cités précédemment. Quelle est votre analyse plus poussée sur l'état actuel de la lutte contre le terrorisme en ligne dans la sous-région ? Le biais numérique devient aujourd'hui un vecteur pour les crimes et les actions malveillantes. Donc, il faut accroître encore plus la surveillance. On peut voir qu'à travers la propagation des fake news, il y a un vrai aspect de lutte informationnelle sur le volet numérique. En plus de ça, avec l'émergence et la démocratisation de l'intelligence artificielle, on a un risque encore plus accru car ça donne encore plus de moyens à ces criminels pour arriver à leurs fins. Il y a aussi une filière qui, on le sait, est difficile à surveiller : celle de l'argent mobile. Les Africains sont champions mondiaux de l'emploi d'argent numérique. Plus de la moitié des comptes dans le monde sont en Afrique. En 2024, les régions Ouest et Est pesaient à elles seules pour près de 1 000 milliards de dollars de transactions d'après la GSM Association. Comment préserver ce service, tout en repérant les transactions criminelles et terroristes ? Les États, en accord avec les régulateurs et les opérateurs de télécommunications qui opèrent en général ce type de solution, essaient de mettre en place de plus en plus de mesures qu'on appelle des KWC (Know Your Customer), qui permettent de savoir qui est derrière le compte pour avoir une certaine traçabilité derrière les transactions. Là aussi, il ne faut pas que des jeunes se fassent instrumentaliser et donner leur identité afin que des personnes mal intentionnées puissent faire des transferts d'argent à travers leurs comptes. On sait que ces recrutements se déroulent beaucoup sur les réseaux sociaux. Comment se passe la coopération entre les États et les plateformes, les sociétés numériques, notamment les Gafam - plus puissantes multinationales des technologies de l'information et de la communication - pour lutter contre le terrorisme en ligne ? La relation n'est pas forcément toujours évidente car ces Gafam aujourd'hui sont tellement puissants qu'ils peuvent décider de ne pas répondre à un État ouest-africain dont le PIB est inférieur à leur valorisation boursière. D'où la nécessité de coopération qui permettrait ensemble d'être un levier plus important face à ces opérateurs. Il y a toujours la question légitime de ces plateformes qui se demandent à quel moment il s'agit de terrorisme ou de cybercriminalité et à quel moment c'est plutôt une forme de restriction de la liberté d'expression. Un exemple : le président français Emmanuel Macron lui-même révélait avoir reçu il y a quelques mois un message d'un de ses homologues africains s'interrogeant sur l'authenticité d'une vidéo générée par l'IA parlant d'un coup d'État en France. La présidence française a demandé à Facebook de retirer cette vidéo, elle a reçu une réponse négative. Je crois me souvenir que l'entreprise n'avait même pas répondu. Si même un État comme la France, dans son rapport de force avec ces Gafam, peut avoir ce type de réponse, je vous laisse imaginer la difficulté pour des pays moins puissants économiquement.

On this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Philadelphia native Ernestine Johnson, whose story embodies the spirit of America's 250th anniversary. A first-generation American with roots in Sierra Leone, Ernestine shares how her family's experience with civil war and voter suppression shaped her deep appreciation for the right to vote and civic engagement. What started as working the polls in her community turned into a journey of political activism, running for office, and empowering other women to step up and lead. Ernestine opens up about the challenges of standing firm in her convictions, the personal costs of public engagement, and the importance of finding strength in numbers. She also offers practical advice for anyone hesitant to get involved: how to move from “yelling at the TV” to actually making a difference. This conversation is a powerful reminder that defending freedom doesn't require perfection — it requires courage. Sometimes your one small step, whether it's attending a meeting, supporting a candidate, or running for office, can become the step that inspires an entire community.

In 2008, the former President of Liberia, Charles Taylor, faced a courtroom in the Hague accused of war crimes.His trial would last more than three years at the UN-backed Special Court for Sierra Leone, and involve witness appearances by the supermodel Naomi Campbell and the Hollywood actress Mia Farrow.The 11 charges included rape, murder, violence and the use of child soldiers during the Sierra Leone civil war. It was claimed that Taylor traded in arms and ammunition in return for so-called blood diamonds.Chief prosecutor Brenda Hollis speaks to Jane Wilkinson about the trial which ended when Taylor was jailed for 50 years for aiding and abetting crimes against humanity. It's a story that includes descriptions of violence and sexual assault.Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by and curious about the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from how the Excel spreadsheet was developed, the creation of cartoon rabbit Miffy and how the sound barrier was broken.We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: the moment Reagan and Gorbachev met in Geneva, Haitian singer Emerante de Pradines' life and Omar Sharif's legendary movie entrance in Lawrence of Arabia.You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, like the invention of a stent which has saved lives around the world; the birth of the G7; and the meeting of Maldives' ministers underwater. We cover everything from World War Two and Cold War stories to Black History Month and our journeys into space.(Photo: Charles Taylor in court, 2010. Credit: Vincent Jannink/AFP via Getty Images)

The US is busy saber rattling all over the globe. On today's show guest host Norm Stockwell checks in with two anti-war activists, Medea Benjamin and Ann Wright, about what they're hearing on the ground in Venezuela and Cuba.  Wright says that activists should be tired right now from the burnout of protesting in the streets and visiting their congressional representative's offices. She says that it's important to travel to places like Cuba and Venezuela to see what the US government is actually perpetuating and how Venezuelans are saying “we hope you can control your own government and how it acts internationally.” She also describes how Venezuelans are responding to the US kidnapping of their head of state and the purposeful bombing of their communications and energy facilities.  They also discuss the situation in Cuba and Benjamin's latest article about US sanctions. Benjamin has covered the US's relationship with Iran and says that you don't have to like the Iranian government to oppose a US invasion. Polls show there's little support for such an action, but Israel continues to push for war with Iran. She describes how everyday people become the victims of US warfare. Note: This pledge drive interview was edited to remove parts of the show dedicated to station fundraising. We thank our listeners for their generous support. Medea Benjamin is a cofounder of both CODEPINK and the international human rights organization Global Exchange. She is the author of 11 books, including Drone Warfare: Killing by Remote Control, Kingdom of the Unjust: Behind the U.S.-Saudi Connection, Inside Iran: The Real History and Politics of the Islamic Republic of Iran and War in Ukraine: Making Sense of a Senseless Conflict, coauthored with Nicolas J.S. Davies. Her most recent book, coauthored with David Swanson, is NATO: What You Need to Know. Benjamin has been an advocate for social justice for more than 30 years. Ann Wright is a US Army/Army Reserves veteran, retired Colonel, and former US diplomat who resigned in March 2003 in opposition to the war on Iraq. She served in Nicaragua, Grenada, Somalia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Sierra Leone, Micronesia and Mongolia. In December 2001 she was on the small team that reopened the US Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan. She is the co-author of the book Dissent: Voices of Conscience. Featured image of protestors gathered in Times Square against the invasion of Venezuela and kidnapping of Nicolás Maduro by the U.S. via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0). Did you enjoy this story? Your funding makes great, local journalism like this possible. Donate hereThe post From Venezuela to Cuba with Medea Benjamin and Ann Wright appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

De Nacht van NTR Wetenschap - Jaarlijks sterven er wereldwijd zo'n vijf miljoen kinderen voor hun vijfde verjaardag. De grootste daders: infectieziekten zoals longontsteking, ondervoeding, diarree, malaria en mazelen. Deze hoge kindersterfte wordt vaak beïnvloed door armoede, conflict en ongelijkheid. Maar veel van deze sterfgevallen zijn te voorkomen door beter om te gaan met onze planeet. Een paar eeuwen geleden stierven ook hier heel veel kinderen aan infecties, maar door betere hygiëne, voeding en vaccinaties zijn dat er gelukkig nog maar heel weinig. Helaas is dit nog wel bittere realiteit in landen zoals Haïti en de Democratische Republiek Congo. Te gast bij deze Nacht van NTR Wetenschap is kinderarts-infectioloog Daan Van Brusselen. Hij specialiseerde zich in tropische ziekten en promoveerde op milieu en gezondheid. Jarenlang was hij actief op humanitaire missies voor Artsen Zonder Grenzen in landen als Ecuador, Pakistan, Haiti, Congo, Nigeria en Sierra Leone. Hij schreef er het boek Dagboek van een kinderarts zonder grenzen over. Presentator Renette Kwakkenbos interviewde hem tijdens het programma.

Residents and students learn from others about original motivation, long-haul stamina, pearls and pitfalls of living in community, debt, vision for one’s next step to the nations, and helping the needy now tensioned with investing in education to help others later.

SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/lionsledbydonkeys A Sierra Leonean rebel group modeled after American West Side Gangsters and ripped out of their minds on drugs, kidnaps a patrol of British soldiers, sparking a rescue mission. Sources: Fowler, William (2004). Operation Barras: The SAS Rescue Mission: Sierra Leone 2000 Fremont-Barnes, Gregory (2009). Who Dares Wins: The SAS and the Iranian Embassy Siege 1980 Utas, Mats; Jörgel, Magnus (2008). "The West Side Boys: military navigation in the Sierra Leone civil war". Journal of Modern African Studies. Reno, William (February 2003), Political Networks in a Failing State The Roots and Future of Violent Conflict in Sierra Leone

From the sound collections of the Pitt Rivers Museum, University of Oxford, being from a collection of wax cylinder recordings of songs and spoken language made by anthropologist Northcote Thomas in Nigeria and Sierra Leone between 1909 and 1915.Recorded by Northcote Whitridge Thomas.Copyright Pitt Rivers Museum, University of Oxford.———Part of the project A Century of Sounds, reimagining 100 sounds covering 100 years from the collections of the Pitt Rivers Museum at the University of Oxford. Explore the full project at citiesandmemory.com/century-sounds

From the sound collections of the Pitt Rivers Museum, University of Oxford, being from a collection of wax cylinder recordings of songs and spoken language made by anthropologist Northcote Thomas in Nigeria and Sierra Leone between 1909 and 1915.Recorded by Northcote Whitridge Thomas.Copyright Pitt Rivers Museum, University of Oxford.———Part of the project A Century of Sounds, reimagining 100 sounds covering 100 years from the collections of the Pitt Rivers Museum at the University of Oxford. Explore the full project at citiesandmemory.com/century-sounds

From the sound collections of the Pitt Rivers Museum, University of Oxford, being from a collection of wax cylinder recordings of songs and spoken language made by anthropologist Northcote Thomas in Nigeria and Sierra Leone between 1909 and 1915.Recorded by Northcote Whitridge Thomas.Copyright Pitt Rivers Museum, University of Oxford.———Part of the project A Century of Sounds, reimagining 100 sounds covering 100 years from the collections of the Pitt Rivers Museum at the University of Oxford. Explore the full project at citiesandmemory.com/century-sounds

Initiation into the Poro, or secret society, constitutes the rites of manhood for the Mende people in Sierra Leone. As a means to develop the emotional landscape of this piece, I sought to put myself in the shoes of initiates, attempting to capture their feelings of excitement and anticipation. I was particularly intrigued by the call-and-response singing between the leader and choir. This inspired me to resample the field recording into a looper/FX unit. I then re-recorded it playing forwards and backwards at varying speeds. Stitching several of these processed samples together into a new sonic tapestry helped to form the rhythmic backbone of this piece. Sounds from the Mende Poro flutter among an energetic and hypnotic drum beat. Psychedelic layers of rich, analogue synthesizer enhance the musicality of the field recording samples, bringing about a sense of wondrousness and mystique.Mende Poro song reimagined by Hellcat Sneer.———Part of the project A Century of Sounds, reimagining 100 sounds covering 100 years from the collections of the Pitt Rivers Museum at the University of Oxford. Explore the full project at citiesandmemory.com/century-sounds

From the sound collections of the Pitt Rivers Museum, University of Oxford, being from a collection of wax cylinder recordings of songs and spoken language made by anthropologist Northcote Thomas in Nigeria and Sierra Leone between 1909 and 1915.Recorded by Northcote Whitridge Thomas.Copyright Pitt Rivers Museum, University of Oxford.———Part of the project A Century of Sounds, reimagining 100 sounds covering 100 years from the collections of the Pitt Rivers Museum at the University of Oxford. Explore the full project at citiesandmemory.com/century-sounds

In Sierra Leone, walking long distances is a part of everyday life. Children like 13-year-old Mohamed often walk miles to school, navigating steep hills and rocky terrain.

PTF & JK sit down to talk about budding 2026 Kentucky Derby contender Paladin fresh from his victory in the 2026 Risen Star Stakes at Fair Grounds over Chip Honcho and 2026 Lecomte Stakes winner Golden Tempo, earning a 93 Beyer Speed Figure with the win. PTF & JK discuss the potential path for Paladin, which appears to wind toward the 2026 Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland in April, following in the path of former Chad Brown stars Zandon and Sierra Leone. They also discuss how Paladin currently ranks against others on the Kentucky Derby trail including Nearly, who recently won the 2026 Holy Bull Stakes at Gulfstream Park and is currently targeting the 2026 Florida Derby.

PTF & JK sit down to talk about budding 2026 Kentucky Derby contender Paladin fresh from his victory in the 2026 Risen Star Stakes at Fair Grounds over Chip Honcho and 2026 Lecomte Stakes winner Golden Tempo, earning a 93 Beyer Speed Figure with the win. PTF & JK discuss the potential path for Paladin, which appears to wind toward the 2026 Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland in April, following in the path of former Chad Brown stars Zandon and Sierra Leone. They also discuss how Paladin currently ranks against others on the Kentucky Derby trail including Nearly, who recently won the 2026 Holy Bull Stakes at Gulfstream Park and is currently targeting the 2026 Florida Derby.

Have you longed to integrate your Christian faith into your patient care—on the mission field abroad, in your work in the US, and during your training? Are you not sure how to do this in a caring, ethical, sensitive, and relevant manner? This “working” session will explore the ethical basis for spiritual care and provide you with professional, timely, and proven practical methods to care for the whole person in the clinical setting. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/qpah9kh1lttg6cm1jjop9/Bob-Mason-Ethics-of-Spiritual-Care-revised.pptx?rlkey=0emve2ja8282nv8xc4uinq1hg&st=9033htwx&dl=0

I. Introduction Welcome to the Victory Church podcast and Sunday worship gathering. Victory's mission: reaching the lost, restoring the broken, reviving believers.​ Joy and gratitude for being in God's house where worship, prayer, the Word, and fellowship occur.​ Emphasis that God's grace enabled people to be present, overcoming hindrances.​ II. The Nature and Purpose of Prayer Prayer and the Word as central priorities at Victory Church.​ Biblical commands to pray: “men ought always to pray,” “pray without ceasing,” “watch and pray,” “continue earnestly in prayer.”​ Clarification: prayer is not a religious ritual but a relational conversation with a loving Father.​ Prayer as sharing cares, dreams, concerns with God; Scripture as God sharing His thoughts and heart with us.​ III. Reactive vs. Proactive Prayer A. Reactive Prayer Definition: responding to events, crises, and immediate needs after they happen.​ Typical reactive requests: jobs, finances, housing, healing, family and school pressures.​ Affirmation: these needs matter to God; believers should cast all cares on Him.​ Problem: if this is the only kind of praying, discipleship and prayer life are out of alignment with God's best.​ B. Proactive Prayer Definition: creating or shaping situations by praying God's will in advance, not only reacting.​ Example from the Lord's Prayer: “Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven” as a proactive request.​ Goal: move believers beyond crisis-only praying into kingdom-focused, forward-looking prayer.​ IV. Acts 4 as a Model of Prayer A. Context of Acts 4 Acts as early church history, showing the Spirit-empowered beginnings of the church.​ Peter and John preaching, healing a crippled man, and provoking opposition from religious leaders.​ Authorities command them not to speak or teach in the name of Jesus.​ Connection to today: pressure in culture to silence biblical truth and the name of Jesus.​ B. The Disciples' Response They return “to their own” (the church, fellow believers) when threatened.​ Principle: where you turn in crisis reveals much about your heart.​ They share the report as a prayer request and turn immediately to corporate prayer.​ They pray in alignment with Scripture (Psalm 2) and God's will, not just emotions.​ C. Content of Their Prayer (Acts 4:24–31) Acknowledge God as Creator and Sovereign Lord over heaven and earth.​ Rehearse Scripture about nations raging and rulers opposing the Lord and His Christ.​ Interpret persecution as part of God's sovereign purpose in Christ's suffering.​ Reactive element: “Lord, look on their threats.”​ Proactive element: ask for boldness to speak the Word, and for God's hand to heal with signs and wonders in Jesus' name.​ Result: the place is shaken, all are filled with the Holy Spirit, and they speak God's Word with boldness.​ V. Praying with the Word and God's Will Call to pray not only from need or emotion but aligned with Scripture.​ Examples of praying Scripture over needs (provision, healing, emotional and spiritual needs, relationships).​ Recognition that God's will includes timing; believers must be sensitive and obedient.​ Emphasis: there is power when prayer and the Word are joined.​ VI. From Problem to Launching Pad Observation: in Acts 4, the crisis launches the church into deeper proactive prayer, not retreat.​ Instead of praying primarily for safety and comfort, they pray for greater boldness and impact.​ Application: believers today should ask God to use trials to produce testimony, messages, and greater influence for His glory.​ VII. Call to a Proactive Kingdom Focus A. For Truth and Witness in a Confused Culture Culture tolerates generic “god talk” but reacts strongly to the exclusive claims of Jesus.​ Expect opposition when living and speaking biblical truth, without being obnoxious or hypocritical.​ The church must stand firm on Scripture, not be shaped by social media or worldly opinions.​ B. For Local and Global Mission Victory Church's call: reach Providence and the nations through evangelism and missions.​ Example: missions trips (Kenya, Sierra Leone, Liberia) and conferences to strengthen pastors and churches.​ Appeal for proactive prayer for missions: bold preaching, anointing, signs and wonders, and lasting fruit.​ C. For Revival and Awakening Distinction: revival for the church (bringing believers back to life), awakening for the lost.​ Invitation to pray for souls, discipleship, anointing, revival in churches, and awakening in the nation.​ Desire to create cultures of discipleship, evangelism, missions, and deep engagement with Scripture.​ VIII. Illustrations of Proactive Prayer in History and Life Personal testimony: long season in temporary housing, choosing contentment and kingdom focus while trusting God's timing.​ Application of Matthew 6:33: prioritizing God's kingdom and righteousness, trusting Him to add needed things.​ Biblical example: Job praying for his friends and receiving double restoration.​ Historical examples: John Knox's burden “give me Scotland or I die” and its influence.​ David Brainerd's fervent prayer for Native Americans and resulting impact.​ William Tyndale's martyrdom for translating Scripture and the later spread of English Bibles.​ The Moravians' 100-year prayer meeting and remarkable missionary sending.​ IX. Practical Application and Invitation Challenge: move beyond “needs-only” praying to kingdom-centered, proactive prayer.​ Specific areas to pray proactively: personal walk, church, ministries, missions, national awakening, and social issues.​ Encouragement to stay for times of corporate prayer, lifting up pastors, leaders, and global work.​ Final appeal: cultivate a passion that cries, “Lord, give us souls, give us revival, use my life and this church for Your glory.”

Ricarda Wistuba ist Biologin und Tierpräparatorin am Zoologischen Forschungsmuseum Koenig in Bonn – und sie ist jemand, der sich nicht mit Theorie zufriedengibt. Ihre Forschung führt sie mitunter dorthin, wo die Natur noch weitgehend unerschlossen ist: in die Tiefen des Regenwalds, auf Baumwipfel-Plattformen, durch Sümpfe, Savannen und von Krisen gebeutelte Regionen. Immer auf der Suche nach neuen Erkenntnissen – und manchmal auch nach einem Ausweg.In dieser Folge berichtet sie von ihrem Einsatz in Sierra Leone, wo während einer Feldstudie zur Biodiversität plötzlich alles aus dem Ruder lief: Macheten, Misstrauen, kein Strom, kein Pass. Chaos. Und dann kommt auch noch Ebola. Und Ricarda ist mittendrin.Außerdem sprechen wir über:ihre Arbeit im Regenwalddach von Ghana, wo sie in einem außergewöhnlichen Forschungsprojekt auf Plattformen in den Baumkronen arbeitete,sowie über ihre Zeit im Pantanal, dem größten Binnenland-Feuchtgebiet der Erde in Brasilien, wo sie im Forschungsgebiet von Lydia Möcklinghoff unterwegs war – zwischen Tapiren, Capybaras, Jaguaren und natürlich Ameisenbären!Ein Gespräch über die Wirklichkeit wissenschaftlicher Feldforschung – voller Improvisation, Überraschungen und intensiver Naturerfahrungen.Link zu Ricardas Verein: https://sewingselfesteem.com/----------------------------------Redaktion & Postproduktion: Erik Lorenz----------------------------------Dieser Podcast wird auch durch unsere Hörerschaft ermöglicht. Wenn du gern zuhörst, kannst du dazu beitragen, dass unsere Show auch weiterhin besteht und regelmäßig erscheint. Zum Dank erhältst du Zugriff auf unseren werbefreien Feed und auf unsere Bonusfolgen. Diese Möglichkeiten zur Unterstützung bestehen:Weltwach Supporters Club bei Steady. Du kannst ihn auch direkt über Spotify ansteuern. Alternativ kannst du bei Apple Podcasts UnterstützerIn werden.----------------------------------WERBEPARTNERhttps://linktr.ee/weltwach Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Five Years Trapped With Her Cocaine Dealer with Gladys Seisay | The Hopeaholics PodcastIn this powerful episode of the Hopeaholics Podcast, Gladys Seisay shares her raw and unfiltered journey from growing up in Sierra Leone to navigating trauma, addiction, domestic violence, jail, and ultimately fighting her way back to freedom. What started as teenage rebellion turned into alcohol abuse, cocaine addiction, and a five-year abusive relationship that nearly cost her everything. Gladys opens up about losing her eyesight at seven, surviving sexual assault, being arrested instead of her abuser, and the spiritual moments that kept her alive in her darkest hours. This episode is a testament to resilience, faith, and the reality of how trauma and addiction intertwine. If you or someone you love is struggling, this conversation is proof that no matter how far you fall, recovery is possible. Her story highlights how unhealed pain can manifest in destructive cycles, but also how courage and self-awareness can break them. The vulnerability she brings to this conversation sheds light on the hidden layers of shame, manipulation, and trauma bonding that many people silently endure. Through honesty and reflection, Gladys shows what it truly takes to reclaim your voice and your power. This is more than a story about addiction — it's a story about survival, accountability, and hope.#thehopeaholics  #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarieJoin our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record', exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:00:02:26 - Born in Sierra Leone00:04:54 - The Tennis Ball Accident (Loss of Sight)00:09:54 - Discovering Hidden Siblings00:12:38 - Crashing Her Mom's Car at 1800:13:02 - Sexual Assault During Blackout00:16:59 - Quitting Weed Cold Turkey00:19:59 - “Electric Cain” Alter Ego00:23:19 - Cocaine Changes Everything00:27:11 - Slapped in the Uber00:28:20 - Arrested Instead of Him00:29:58 - 40 Women in the Tank00:31:27 - Bible in Jail Moment00:34:43 - 52 Weeks of Domestic Violence Classes00:41:30 - Confessing Relapse on Final Class00:42:31 - Becoming “Crazier” to Escape

Those who hope to honor God and advance Jesus' Kingdom face powerful opposition from spiritual, physical, and psychological enemies. Successful launching and long term fruitfulness depends on recognizing and, in dependence on the Holy Spirit, waging war against those enemies.

Tucker Carlson has been making waves with his recent Middle East travels, including a trip to Jordan and an expected visit to Israel, where officials reportedly considered but ultimately rejected denying him entry to avoid diplomatic fallout, according to The Jerusalem Post and HaTzinor reports. In a new video from the region, Carlson highlighted what he described as oppression of Christians in Jerusalem by Israel, contrasting it with greater religious freedom for Christians in Jordan, where he interviewed local Christian leaders who praised Muslim-Christian harmony. He sharply criticized US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee for failing to defend Jerusalem's Christians and ignoring attacks on Palestinian Christians by Israeli settlers.This sparked a public feud, with Huckabee challenging Carlson on X to interview him directly instead of talking about him, and Carlson quickly agreeing, setting up what could be their first face-to-face since the spat began. Israel Hayom and the Jewish Telegraphic Agency note the exchange has deepened rifts in the conservative movement over Israel, antisemitism accusations, and Christian Zionism, with Huckabee questioning if Carlson hides any love for Jews.Earlier this week at the World Government Summit 2026 in Dubai, Carlson clashed heatedly with presidents of Botswana, Sierra Leone, and Zimbabwe in a viral session questioning the retreat of global democracy and selective international justice, as covered by The New Africa Channel. His Tucker Carlson Network continues to thrive with fresh episodes, including one with Rep. Tim Burchett on UFO secrecy and congressional insider trading, fueling debates on government trust. He's also on a national media tour featuring guests like Russell Brand and Marjorie Taylor Greene, while fundraising expands his subscription platform.Reactions split along ideological lines: conservatives hail him as a counter to mainstream media, while critics like Laura Loomer accuse him of pro-Islamic bias, and figures like Ted Cruz face his challenges on Israel support. These moves underscore Carlson's growing sway in right-wing politics amid ongoing ventures post-Fox News.Thanks for listening to the Tucker Carlson News Tracker podcast—please subscribe for more updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

It could be said that Jesus' message in Matthew 5:16-20 boils down to this: “Preach always – and, when you have to, use words.” Our guest preacher Spencer Bogle shares a fascinating sermon on the value and purpose of human life. Spencer is the director of a non-profit called the Water Project (https://thewaterproject.org). The organization partners with locally registered non-government organizations in Kenya, Uganda, and Sierra Leone to provide reliable, safe water for rural communities, schools, and healthcare facilities.

Tucker Carlson has been highly active on the international stage, headlining at the World Government Summit in Dubai earlier this week. India Today reports he joined hosts Geeta Mohan and Marya Shakil to discuss the transformation of global media, praising Russian President Vladimir Putin's leadership in building a cohesive multiracial society and expressing admiration for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as an impressive historical figure he hopes to interview soon. He criticized U.S. sanctions on Russia as absurd, pushing the country toward China and India, and highlighted risks of AI-driven propaganda while advocating engagement with Russia.At the same summit, DWS News covered Carlson clashing in a debate with the presidents of Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Sierra Leone on China's growing influence in Africa, U.S. foreign policy missteps, and Europe's declining role, positioning the next decade as potentially African-led.Back home, JTA reveals a brewing showdown as U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, a former Fox colleague and evangelical Trump ally, agreed to an interview on Carlson's show after Carlson's recent video from Israel and Jordan accused him of ignoring Christian oppression there. Filmed amid raids on Christian sites and strikes in Gaza, the report urges American Christians to rethink Israel support, spotlighting Huckabee as a Christian Zionist failing Jerusalem's faithful. This feud underscores fractures in the conservative movement over antisemitism and Israel, with figures like Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Shapiro urging distance from Carlson, though he retains ties to Trump, JD Vance, and groups like Turning Point USA.On his Tucker Carlson Network, Podbean notes fresh episodes including one with Rep. Tim Burchett on UFO secrecy, congressional insider trading, and institutional distrust, fueling his subscription platform's growth through fundraising and patriotic investments. He's also launched a 16-day national media tour with guests like Russell Brand, Vivek Ramaswamy, Tulsi Gabbard, Kid Rock, Alex Jones, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Donald Trump Jr., building his post-Fox empire amid debates on his pro-Islamic bias accusations from Laura Loomer.NPR discusses a new book, Hated By All The Right People by Jason Zengerle, exploring Carlson's far-right influence. Meanwhile, he's ditched Zyn nicotine pouches for his own Alp brand after claiming they funded Kamala Harris.These moves amplify Carlson's sway in media and politics, challenging establishment narratives while deepening divides.Thanks for listening to the Tucker Carlson News Tracker podcast—please subscribe for more updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

In Nigeria's commercial capital Lagos, authorities have demolished Makoko - the country's biggest informal waterfront settlement. The Lagos state government says some structures built beneath high-tension power lines pose a serious safety risk. But the scale of demolitions has left thousands of residents displaced and families say they were given little warning and no clear relocation plan. And in Sierra Leone, President Julius Maada Bio has announced January 18th as Remembrance Day for victims of the civil war. Between 1991 and 2002 the west African country's military alongside UN peacekeeping troops fought against rebel groups, resulting in the killing of thousands of people and displacement of more than half of Sierra Leone's population at the time.Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Bella Twine, Keikantse Shumba, Chiamaka Dike and Ayuba Iliya Technical Producer: David Nzau Senior Producer: Charles Gitonga Editors: Samuel Murunga and Maryam Abdalla

All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #083, part 3 Reverend John Komai, son of a Krahn chief, and his wife Julia Komai were prominent Liberians who fled their homeland during the 1989 coup, leaving behind their estate and enduring a perilous journey to Sierra Leone before resettling in the United States. John became a community leader for Liberian refugees in the U.S., working as a counselor and continuing efforts to support Liberian refugees. Julia was a political activist who had been jailed in 1979 for opposing human rights abuses and later served as Assistant Director of the African Unity Conference Center. Julia died in a car accident in 2004, and John survived but required lifelong care until his death in 2012.    

Medical missionaries often feel powerful emotional burden from moral injury, and it is a leading cause of departure from the mission field. But we have learned proven methods of preventing and dealing with moral injury. Use God’s powerful methods to protect yourself and your team, and to grow in wisdom and spirit!