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Child marriage ban welcomed in Sierra Leone
BBC via Yahoo News Singapore· 1 week agoKhadijatu Barrie ran away from home aged 10 because her father wanted her to get married [Khadijatu Barrie] Sierra Leone has brought in a new law banning...
Sierra Leone outlaws child marriage, and even witnesses to such weddings will be punished
Associated Press via Yahoo News Singapore· 1 week agoA bill that bans child marriage in Sierra Leone has been signed into law, President Julius Maada Bio said late Tuesday, in an effort to protect girls in the West African nation where about a ...
Sierra Leone brings in new law banning child marriage
The Independent via Yahoo News Singapore· 1 week agoSierra Leone officially banned child marriages with president Julius Maada Bio signing into law a...
Sierra Leone bans child marriage, enacts severe penalties for violations
France 24 via Yahoo News Singapore· 1 week agoSierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio enacted a law banning child marriage, with penalties...
Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Rear Window
USA TODAY via Yahoo News Singapore· 2 weeks agoThere are spoilers ahead. You might want to solve today's puzzle before reading further! Rear Window...
Can mirrors help fight the threat of extreme heat?
BBC via Yahoo News Singapore· 3 weeks agoWhen the inside of your home feels as hot as an oven, it can be impossible to cope. During the dry season, that was the daily reality for Khadija Kamara, living in the Kroo Bay settlement of ...
How to experience Africa’s wildest coastline from the comfort of your balcony
The Independent via Yahoo News Singapore· 4 weeks agoWith demand growing for more adventurous escapes, Mark Stratton sets sail on a new holiday at sea...
Highly potent opioids are showing up in drug users in Africa for the first time, report says
Associated Press via Yahoo News Singapore· 4 weeks agoTraces of highly potent opioids known as nitazenes have for the first time been found to be consumed...
All 54 African Countries, Including Disputed Territories
HowStuffWorks via Yahoo Style Singapore· 1 month agoThe African continent is home to a remarkable array of cultures, landscapes and histories. This vast land comprises 54 recognized African countries, each with its own distinct identity. Here ...
A synthetic drug ravages youth in Sierra Leone. There's little help, and some people are chained
Associated Press via Yahoo News Singapore· 1 month agoIn Sierra Leone, a cheap, synthetic drug is ravaging youth. The project in the Bombay suburb of the...
