Sierra Leone
The emerging West African winter sun destination with nature at its core
New direct flights and a Tusk Conservation Award are putting Sierra Leone in the spotlight, says Sarah Marshall.
From west Belfast to West Africa: Q Radio’s Ibe Sesay on his life-changing trip to Sierra Leone with Concern Worldwide
From visiting schools and hospitals to meeting family members for the first time, Ibe Sesay speaks to Sophie Clarke about the highs and lows of his recent trip to Sierra Leone with Concern Worldwide
Sierra Leone ‘coup’ leader sentenced to 182 years in prison
Sierra Leone is still healing from an 11-year civil war that ended more than two decades ago.
York student who held Nigeria’s first LGBTQ+ Pride protest shortlisted for prize
Three students at British universities are in the running for the annual prize of 100,000 US dollars (£77,000).
Guinea-Bissau’s president dissolves parliament after failed coup
A decree issued by President Umaro Sissoco Embalo on Monday cited a shootout in the capital, Bissau, last week.
Big Zuu on food poverty, representation on TV and respect for black cuisines
TV personality and chef Big Zuu talks to Yolanthe Fawehinmi about his upbringing, and campaigning for better access to food.
Maria Bradford’s cassava chips with truffle oil, Parmesan and saffron mayo recipe
A luxurious mix of West African ingredients and European flavours.
Maria Bradford’s Sierra Leonean-style rich cake recipe
This light and fluffy cake has a hint of orange.
Maria Bradford’s braised beef short ribs in peanut and coconut milk recipe
Cook this low and slow for tender ribs.
Discovering Sierra Leonean flavours in South London
Chef Maria Bradford takes Prudence Wade on a West African culinary tour of Peckham market.