Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio has declared a national emergency over the "Kush" drug epidemic that poses an “existential threat” to the West African nation.

Sierra Leone declares national emergency over 'Kush' drug threat

In West Africa’s Sierra Leone, 59-year-old president Julius Maada Bio is leading the presidential election count. The country voted through a tense election as the country struggles to emerge from a 1991-2002 civil war that killed thousands.

Sierra Leone’s race to presidency

At least five people were killed Saturday in the town of Makeni in northern Sierra Leone, a police officer said, in rioting sparked by the relocation of a power plant.

Several dead after riot in northern Sierra Leone

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Sierra Leone declares national emergency over 'Kush' drug threat

Sierra Leone’s race to presidency

Several dead after riot in northern Sierra Leone