Sierra Leone

Country Sierra Leone
Capital Freetown
Continent Africa
Currency Leone(SLL)
Languages English, Temne, Mende & Krio

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Democracy is slowly being reestablished after the civil war from 1991 to 2002 that resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and the displacement of more than 2 million people (about one-third of the population). The military, which took over full responsibility for security following the departure of UN peacekeepers at the end of 2005, is increasingly developing as a guarantor of the country's stability. The armed forces remained on the sideline during the 2007 presidential election, but still look to the UN Integrated Office in Sierra Leone (UNIOSIL) - a civilian UN mission - to support efforts to consolidate peace. The new government's priorities include furthering development, creating jobs, and stamping out endemic corruption.

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Sierra Leone - Wikipedia
Sierra Leone - CIA World Fact Book
Sierra Leone - BBC
Sierra Leone - Timeline - BBC

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Never marry a man you love too much, and other views on romance in Sierra Leone - AeonNever marry a man you love too much, and other views on romance in Sierra Leone  Aeon

Sierra Leone’s counterterrorism bill called ‘significant threat to press freedom’ - Committee to Protect JournalistsSierra Leone’s counterterrorism bill called ‘significant threat to press freedom’  Committee to Protect Journalists

How a young beekeeper’s initiative brought hope and profit to Sierra Leone communities - MongabayHow a young beekeeper’s initiative brought hope and profit to Sierra Leone communities  Mongabay

Sierra Leone’s immigration chief fired after footage showed him with fugitive drug lord - The GuardianSierra Leone’s immigration chief fired after footage showed him with fugitive drug lord  The Guardian

Sierra Leone - Resources, Power, Economy - BritannicaSierra Leone - Resources, Power, Economy  Britannica

How a fugitive drug lord found a home among West Africa’s elite - Neue Zürcher ZeitungHow a fugitive drug lord found a home among West Africa’s elite  Neue Zürcher Zeitung

Sierra Leone - General DebateSierra Leone  General Debate

Sierra Leone Reports First Mpox Cases As DRC Accelerates Vaccine Drive - Health Policy WatchSierra Leone Reports First Mpox Cases As DRC Accelerates Vaccine Drive  Health Policy Watch

IITA and the Government of Sierra Leone strengthen agricultural partnership during presidential visit - CGIARIITA and the Government of Sierra Leone strengthen agricultural partnership during presidential visit  CGIAR

Sierra Leone: Toxic components of deadly 'Kush' drug finally identified - France 24Sierra Leone: Toxic components of deadly 'Kush' drug finally identified  France 24

Country Welcome for Sierra Leone - Peace Corps (.gov)Country Welcome for Sierra Leone  Peace Corps (.gov)

2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers football match: Egypt vs. Sierra Leone - Xinhua2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers football match: Egypt vs. Sierra Leone  Xinhua

Cleaning up the beach in Sierra Leone - environment.ec.europa.euCleaning up the beach in Sierra Leone  environment.ec.europa.eu

Kush in Sierra Leone: West-Africa's growing synthetic drugs challenge and Europe’s and China’s part in it - ClingendaelKush in Sierra Leone: West-Africa's growing synthetic drugs challenge and Europe’s and China’s part in it  Clingendael

Sallay Carew’s rally in Sierra Leone to eliminate cervical cancer - World Health Organization (WHO)Sallay Carew’s rally in Sierra Leone to eliminate cervical cancer  World Health Organization (WHO)

African health officials meet with US counterparts amid news of Gavi cuts - CIDRAPAfrican health officials meet with US counterparts amid news of Gavi cuts  CIDRAP

Sierra Leone debates decriminalizing abortion as women and girls endanger their lives - AP NewsSierra Leone debates decriminalizing abortion as women and girls endanger their lives  AP News

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio and First Lady Fatima Maada Bio, Join Muslims Nationwide to Celebrate Eid-Al-Fitr, Appeal for National Harmony - ZAWYASierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio and First Lady Fatima Maada Bio, Join Muslims Nationwide to Celebrate Eid-Al-Fitr, Appeal for National Harmony  ZAWYA

Sierra Leone - Post-War Recovery, Economy, Politics - BritannicaSierra Leone - Post-War Recovery, Economy, Politics  Britannica

Sierra Leone - Culture, Traditions, Music - BritannicaSierra Leone - Culture, Traditions, Music  Britannica

Sierra Leone’s mpox outbreak puts Ebola, COVID-19 lessons to the test - Gavi, the Vaccine AllianceSierra Leone’s mpox outbreak puts Ebola, COVID-19 lessons to the test  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

Tree Planting for Climate Resilience in Freetown, Sierra Leone - International Institute for Sustainable DevelopmentTree Planting for Climate Resilience in Freetown, Sierra Leone  International Institute for Sustainable Development

IITA and Sierra Leone government ally to boost agricultural transformation and food security - CGIARIITA and Sierra Leone government ally to boost agricultural transformation and food security  CGIAR

Egypt win to extend lead in World Cup qualifying group - ReutersEgypt win to extend lead in World Cup qualifying group  Reuters

Sierra Leone Elected Non-Permanent Member of Security Council for 2024 - 2025 - UN MediaSierra Leone Elected Non-Permanent Member of Security Council for 2024 - 2025  UN Media

From a colonial hill town to Idris Elba’s island masterplan: what do these Sierra Leone developments tell us about urban elites? - The ConversationFrom a colonial hill town to Idris Elba’s island masterplan: what do these Sierra Leone developments tell us about urban elites?  The Conversation

2024 News items - Benin and Sierra Leone formally accept Fisheries Subsidies Agreement, bringing tally to 80 - World Trade Organization2024 News items - Benin and Sierra Leone formally accept Fisheries Subsidies Agreement, bringing tally to 80  World Trade Organization

Europe’s most wanted drug lord is partying with Sierra Leone’s top officials - Follow the Money - Platform for investigative journalismEurope’s most wanted drug lord is partying with Sierra Leone’s top officials  Follow the Money - Platform for investigative journalism

Fears grow for health of social media influencer arrested on live TV in Sierra Leone - The GuardianFears grow for health of social media influencer arrested on live TV in Sierra Leone  The Guardian

New national civic education strategy launched by Sierra Leone - UNESCONew national civic education strategy launched by Sierra Leone  UNESCO

Kush in Sierra Leone - Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC)Kush in Sierra Leone  Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC)

Unlocking the future: Sierra Leone's bold leap in early grade literacy - World Bank BlogsUnlocking the future: Sierra Leone's bold leap in early grade literacy  World Bank Blogs

Sierra Leone is on the brink of making history. We must not allow the US far right to infiltrate and stop us - The GuardianSierra Leone is on the brink of making history. We must not allow the US far right to infiltrate and stop us  The Guardian

Sierra Leone debates decriminalizing abortion as women endanger their lives - France 24Sierra Leone debates decriminalizing abortion as women endanger their lives  France 24

Netherlands discusses extradition request for cocaine kingpin Leijdekkers with Sierra Leone - ReutersNetherlands discusses extradition request for cocaine kingpin Leijdekkers with Sierra Leone  Reuters

Diplomacy Students Travel to Sierra Leone for Spring Break 2025 - Seton Hall UniversityDiplomacy Students Travel to Sierra Leone for Spring Break 2025  Seton Hall University

Sierra Leone: Authorities must release and guarantee fair trial for TV personality detained under accusations of insulting the President and First Lady - Amnesty InternationalSierra Leone: Authorities must release and guarantee fair trial for TV personality detained under accusations of insulting the President and First Lady  Amnesty International

Sierra Leone launches a project to deliver climate adaptation solutions through innovation and entrepreneurship - Home | GEFSierra Leone launches a project to deliver climate adaptation solutions through innovation and entrepreneurship  Home | GEF

A decade after the deadliest Ebola outbreak in history, Sierra Leone begins a new chapter with nation-wide preventive vaccination of frontline workers - Gavi, the Vaccine AllianceA decade after the deadliest Ebola outbreak in history, Sierra Leone begins a new chapter with nation-wide preventive vaccination of frontline workers  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

Sierra Leone: Community-Led Climate Action in Informal Settlements - Cities AllianceSierra Leone: Community-Led Climate Action in Informal Settlements  Cities Alliance

Sierra Leone is working to transform its food system, but it faces mounting challenges - The ConversationSierra Leone is working to transform its food system, but it faces mounting challenges  The Conversation

After two years of supporting Sierra Leone democracy, a new era beckons for International IDEA - International IDEAAfter two years of supporting Sierra Leone democracy, a new era beckons for International IDEA  International IDEA

IFAD and Sierra Leone partner to boost farm productivity with Livestock and Livelihoods Development Project - IFADIFAD and Sierra Leone partner to boost farm productivity with Livestock and Livelihoods Development Project  IFAD

Sierra Leone debates decriminalizing abortion - AfricanewsSierra Leone debates decriminalizing abortion  Africanews

Sierra Leone declares emergency over mpox outbreak - Al JazeeraSierra Leone declares emergency over mpox outbreak  Al Jazeera

Period Poverty: How Sierra Leone is changing culture of stigma and shame surrounding menstruation - University of BirminghamPeriod Poverty: How Sierra Leone is changing culture of stigma and shame surrounding menstruation  University of Birmingham

Sierra Leone Adopts Results Based Financing Mechanism for Solar Mini-grids with EUR 20m Financing from the European Union - Sustainable Energy for AllSierra Leone Adopts Results Based Financing Mechanism for Solar Mini-grids with EUR 20m Financing from the European Union  Sustainable Energy for All

Sierra Leone loves rice and wants to free itself from imports. But how to do it? - AP NewsSierra Leone loves rice and wants to free itself from imports. But how to do it?  AP News

Ten Reasons To Visit Sierra Leone In 2025 - ForbesTen Reasons To Visit Sierra Leone In 2025  Forbes

Leading with Purpose: Shaping the Future in Sierra Leone - CARE NepalLeading with Purpose: Shaping the Future in Sierra Leone  CARE Nepal

Sierra Leone and UN Tourism join forces to host Women in Tourism Regional Congress - UN TourismSierra Leone and UN Tourism join forces to host Women in Tourism Regional Congress  UN Tourism

Bridging the Healthcare Gap: How Sick Pikin Helps Sierra Leone’s Children Access Lifesaving Treatments - Nonprofit QuarterlyBridging the Healthcare Gap: How Sick Pikin Helps Sierra Leone’s Children Access Lifesaving Treatments  Nonprofit Quarterly

Sierra Leone Floods 2024 - DREF Operational Update (MDRSL016) - ReliefWebSierra Leone Floods 2024 - DREF Operational Update (MDRSL016)  ReliefWeb

Sierra Leone investigating reports Dutch drug kingpin took refuge in country - VOA - Voice of America English NewsSierra Leone investigating reports Dutch drug kingpin took refuge in country  VOA - Voice of America English News

Sierra Leone: Suitcases of suspected cocaine found in embassy vehicle - BBCSierra Leone: Suitcases of suspected cocaine found in embassy vehicle  BBC

Egypt vs Sierra Leone Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds - Khel NowEgypt vs Sierra Leone Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds  Khel Now

Jos Leijdekkers: Wanted Dutch drug-smuggler 'is in Sierra Leone' - BBCJos Leijdekkers: Wanted Dutch drug-smuggler 'is in Sierra Leone'  BBC

Sierra Leone waste-to-energy project investment - African ReviewSierra Leone waste-to-energy project investment  African Review

British International Investment and Ecobank Sierra Leone sign $25 million risk sharing agreement to boost private sector growth - British International InvestmentBritish International Investment and Ecobank Sierra Leone sign $25 million risk sharing agreement to boost private sector growth  British International Investment

Land grabbing in Sierra Leone — Global Us - DWLand grabbing in Sierra Leone — Global Us  DW

Exclusive: European cocaine kingpin has high level protection in Sierra Leone-sources - ReutersExclusive: European cocaine kingpin has high level protection in Sierra Leone-sources  Reuters

Sierra Leone rolls out Commonwealth software to manage public debt - thecommonwealth.orgSierra Leone rolls out Commonwealth software to manage public debt  thecommonwealth.org

Egypt Wins Against Sierra Leone in World Cup Qualifiers - ysscores.comEgypt Wins Against Sierra Leone in World Cup Qualifiers  ysscores.com

Sierra Leone declares public health emergency over mpox - DWSierra Leone declares public health emergency over mpox  DW

Sierra Leone debates decriminalizing abortion as women and girls endanger their lives - Pittsburgh Post-GazetteSierra Leone debates decriminalizing abortion as women and girls endanger their lives  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

RELIVE: Egypt v Sierra Leone (African 2026 World Cup qualifiers) - National Teams - Sports - Ahram OnlineRELIVE: Egypt v Sierra Leone (African 2026 World Cup qualifiers) - National Teams - Sports  Ahram Online

2026 World Cup African qualifiers: Group-by-group breakdown after Matchday 5 - Confédération Africaine de Football2026 World Cup African qualifiers: Group-by-group breakdown after Matchday 5  Confédération Africaine de Football

Ten years ago Ebola tore through Sierra Leone. Can a vaccine drive stop history repeating itself? - The GuardianTen years ago Ebola tore through Sierra Leone. Can a vaccine drive stop history repeating itself?  The Guardian

BU Disaster Management Project makes contribution to Sierra Leone’s new crisis management procedures - Bournemouth UniversityBU Disaster Management Project makes contribution to Sierra Leone’s new crisis management procedures  Bournemouth University

Improving quality of care to save lives in Sierra Leone - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaImproving quality of care to save lives in Sierra Leone  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

It's a great time to get to Sierra Leone - Travel WeeklyIt's a great time to get to Sierra Leone  Travel Weekly

Sierra Leone reports mpox cases as vaccine approach broadens in DR Congo - CIDRAPSierra Leone reports mpox cases as vaccine approach broadens in DR Congo  CIDRAP

Sierra Leone, the country with the shortest life expectancy in the world, JICA's challenge to protect lives - jica.go.jpSierra Leone, the country with the shortest life expectancy in the world, JICA's challenge to protect lives  jica.go.jp

Sierra Leone Acts to Ban Child Marriage - Human Rights WatchSierra Leone Acts to Ban Child Marriage  Human Rights Watch

Sierra Leone reports first case of mpox - Medical XpressSierra Leone reports first case of mpox  Medical Xpress

Revealed: fugitive Dutch drug lord has been in Sierra Leone for at least two years - The GuardianRevealed: fugitive Dutch drug lord has been in Sierra Leone for at least two years  The Guardian

Sierra Leone disaster management service charter launched utilising BU research - Bournemouth UniversitySierra Leone disaster management service charter launched utilising BU research  Bournemouth University

List of the Top 10 Countries with the Lowest IQ (Below 70) - Jagran JoshList of the Top 10 Countries with the Lowest IQ (Below 70)  Jagran Josh

The main ingredients in Sierra Leone's kush are synthetic opioids and cannabinoids, report finds - AP NewsThe main ingredients in Sierra Leone's kush are synthetic opioids and cannabinoids, report finds  AP News

Reporters - Coastal submersion in Sierra Leone: The vicious cycle of poverty - France 24Reporters - Coastal submersion in Sierra Leone: The vicious cycle of poverty  France 24

Yasser Rayan Comments on National Team's Performance Against Sierra Leone - ysscores.comYasser Rayan Comments on National Team's Performance Against Sierra Leone  ysscores.com

Think back to when I was working in Sierra Leone. | News&Publication - jica.go.jpThink back to when I was working in Sierra Leone. | News&Publication  jica.go.jp

Sierra Leone must face law firm Jenner’s $8 million fee lawsuit - ReutersSierra Leone must face law firm Jenner’s $8 million fee lawsuit  Reuters

Highlights and goal: Egypt 1-0 Sierra Leone in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers - VAVEL.comHighlights and goal: Egypt 1-0 Sierra Leone in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers  VAVEL.com

Top 20 Poorest Countries in the World in 2025 - FocusEconomicsTop 20 Poorest Countries in the World in 2025  FocusEconomics

Cost-effective front-line justice services in Sierra Leone: a case study in frugal innovation and domestic resourcing - ODI: Think changeCost-effective front-line justice services in Sierra Leone: a case study in frugal innovation and domestic resourcing  ODI: Think change

Africa is proud of Tom Adeyoola’s selection as preferred candidate to head up Innovate UK - The Sierra Leone TelegraphAfrica is proud of Tom Adeyoola’s selection as preferred candidate to head up Innovate UK  The Sierra Leone Telegraph

DERI collaborates with Sierra Leone to combat climate change - Queen Mary University of LondonDERI collaborates with Sierra Leone to combat climate change  Queen Mary University of London

How to watch Egypt vs Sierra Leone - TV channel, live stream, World Cup qualifier kick-off time - Liverpool EchoHow to watch Egypt vs Sierra Leone - TV channel, live stream, World Cup qualifier kick-off time  Liverpool Echo

IMF says Sierra Leone asks for new $253 mln facility - ReutersIMF says Sierra Leone asks for new $253 mln facility  Reuters

Sierra Leone: Authorities must repeal colonial vagrancy laws following historic ECOWAS ruling - Amnesty InternationalSierra Leone: Authorities must repeal colonial vagrancy laws following historic ECOWAS ruling  Amnesty International

Sierra Leone Travel Advice & Safety - SmartravellerSierra Leone Travel Advice & Safety  Smartraveller

FIFA World Cup Egypt Edges Sierra Leone to Open Five-Point Lead in Group - Africa Top SportsFIFA World Cup Egypt Edges Sierra Leone to Open Five-Point Lead in Group  Africa Top Sports

Kenya Battles Tough Conditions to Overcome Sierra Leone in U19 Cricket World Cup Qualifiers Opener - Capitalfm.co.keKenya Battles Tough Conditions to Overcome Sierra Leone in U19 Cricket World Cup Qualifiers Opener  Capitalfm.co.ke

It’s hard for women in Sierra Leone to own land – here’s why - The ConversationIt’s hard for women in Sierra Leone to own land – here’s why  The Conversation

'We fall and we rise': Some amputees in Sierra Leone turn to farming to combat discrimination - AP News'We fall and we rise': Some amputees in Sierra Leone turn to farming to combat discrimination  AP News

Women in Sierra Leone unite after devastating floods | Mongabay Sessions - MongabayWomen in Sierra Leone unite after devastating floods | Mongabay Sessions  Mongabay

Tree-planting champions of Sierra Leone: Leading the fight against climate change, one seedling at a time - IFRCTree-planting champions of Sierra Leone: Leading the fight against climate change, one seedling at a time  IFRC

Sierra Leone: The West African nation welcoming the world - BBCSierra Leone: The West African nation welcoming the world  BBC

Addressing Election Integrity in Sierra Leone - Council on Foreign RelationsAddressing Election Integrity in Sierra Leone  Council on Foreign Relations