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
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Sierra Leone launches first sector skills council in agriculture under - unesco.orgSierra Leone launches first sector skills council in agriculture under  unesco.org

Sierra Leone’s agrifood opportunities attract strong international and regional interest - EEASSierra Leone’s agrifood opportunities attract strong international and regional interest  EEAS

Air Sierra Leone Selects Moment’s Flymingo Box to launch W-IFE onboard - apex.aeroAir Sierra Leone Selects Moment’s Flymingo Box to launch W-IFE onboard  apex.aero

Sierra Leone - Welcome to the United NationsSierra Leone  Welcome to the United Nations

Despite progressive gender laws, Sierra Leoneans still want stronger protection for women and girls - AfrobarometerDespite progressive gender laws, Sierra Leoneans still want stronger protection for women and girls  Afrobarometer

Sierra Leone islanders despair as rising ocean threatens survival - The HinduSierra Leone islanders despair as rising ocean threatens survival  The Hindu

The Best Music From West Africa in October 2025 - OkayAfricaThe Best Music From West Africa in October 2025  OkayAfrica

Sierra Leone joins UN Water Convention, strengthening water cooperation - UNECESierra Leone joins UN Water Convention, strengthening water cooperation  UNECE

New Laboratory Will Help Sierra Leone Fight Parasitic Infections - Africa Defense ForumNew Laboratory Will Help Sierra Leone Fight Parasitic Infections  Africa Defense Forum

In Sierra Leone, child labour leaves childhoods on hold - UnicefIn Sierra Leone, child labour leaves childhoods on hold  Unicef

Sierra Leone launches 10-year WASH sector development program - World Bank BlogsSierra Leone launches 10-year WASH sector development program  World Bank Blogs

India to provide $990,000 funding support to Sierra Leone for project for differently abled persons - Deccan HeraldIndia to provide $990,000 funding support to Sierra Leone for project for differently abled persons  Deccan Herald

Breeders’ Cup Classic 2025: Sierra Leone’s Long Battle To Be Great - ForbesBreeders’ Cup Classic 2025: Sierra Leone’s Long Battle To Be Great  Forbes

Building climate-resilient health systems in Sierra Leone: addressing the dual burden of infectious and climate-related diseases - Infectious Diseases of PovertyBuilding climate-resilient health systems in Sierra Leone: addressing the dual burden of infectious and climate-related diseases  Infectious Diseases of Poverty

Sierra Leone to Host the Highly Anticipated One Nation Reggae Festival: A Celebration of African-Caribbean Unity in Freetown - Travel And Tour WorldSierra Leone to Host the Highly Anticipated One Nation Reggae Festival: A Celebration of African-Caribbean Unity in Freetown  Travel And Tour World

Insufficient testing allows Sierra Leone’s mpox outbreak to surge - NatureInsufficient testing allows Sierra Leone’s mpox outbreak to surge  Nature

Kazakhstan, Sierra Leone Forge Closer Diplomatic and Economic Ties - The Astana TimesKazakhstan, Sierra Leone Forge Closer Diplomatic and Economic Ties  The Astana Times

Decades of activist's work results in Sierra Leone World Heritage site - The HinduDecades of activist's work results in Sierra Leone World Heritage site  The Hindu

Turning Wheels into Peace: Bike Riders Transform Communities in Sierra Leone - Welcome to the United NationsTurning Wheels into Peace: Bike Riders Transform Communities in Sierra Leone  Welcome to the United Nations

Sierra Leone health workers line up for mpox jab amid growing outbreak - Gavi, the Vaccine AllianceSierra Leone health workers line up for mpox jab amid growing outbreak  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

IRC closes country programme in Sierra Leone after 26 years of service - International Rescue CommitteeIRC closes country programme in Sierra Leone after 26 years of service  International Rescue Committee

Sierra Leone Leads Busy Breeders' Cup Work Tab - BloodHorseSierra Leone Leads Busy Breeders' Cup Work Tab  BloodHorse

ECOWAS Investment and Development Bank grants $10 million to Vista Bank Sierra Leone to support SMEs - Financial AfrikECOWAS Investment and Development Bank grants $10 million to Vista Bank Sierra Leone to support SMEs  Financial Afrik

India-Africa Ties: Sierra Leone Backs India’s Anti-Terror Stand, Urges African Unity - Deccan HeraldIndia-Africa Ties: Sierra Leone Backs India’s Anti-Terror Stand, Urges African Unity  Deccan Herald

Two New World Bank Reports Offer Roadmap for Sierra Leone's Sustainable Growth Amid Climate Threats - World Bank GroupTwo New World Bank Reports Offer Roadmap for Sierra Leone's Sustainable Growth Amid Climate Threats  World Bank Group

How Sierra Leone beat back mpox - The EconomistHow Sierra Leone beat back mpox  The Economist

Explosive mpox outbreak in Sierra Leone overwhelms health systems - Science | AAASExplosive mpox outbreak in Sierra Leone overwhelms health systems  Science | AAAS

Use of blood pressure and pulse monitoring device shows promise for maternal health - Medical XpressUse of blood pressure and pulse monitoring device shows promise for maternal health  Medical Xpress

Chad Brown Dreams of the Perfect Farewell for Sierra Leone - Turf DiarioChad Brown Dreams of the Perfect Farewell for Sierra Leone  Turf Diario

India-Sierra Leone Trade Conference calls for strengthening bilateral ties - BusinessLineIndia-Sierra Leone Trade Conference calls for strengthening bilateral ties  BusinessLine

Sierra Leone: new anti-terrorism bill exposes journalists to heavy, unjust prison sentences - Reporters sans frontièresSierra Leone: new anti-terrorism bill exposes journalists to heavy, unjust prison sentences  Reporters sans frontières

Sierra Leone tops global survey on people experiencing daily worry - https-//www.semafor.comSierra Leone tops global survey on people experiencing daily worry  https-//www.semafor.com

Sierra Leone Launches Groundbreaking AI Readiness Assessment with World Bank Support - TechAfrica NewsSierra Leone Launches Groundbreaking AI Readiness Assessment with World Bank Support  TechAfrica News

The remote isle where pygmy hippos roam - BBCThe remote isle where pygmy hippos roam  BBC

Call for Applications: NGO for Social and Cultural Engagement (Sierra Leone) - fundsforNGOsCall for Applications: NGO for Social and Cultural Engagement (Sierra Leone)  fundsforNGOs

Surgical task-sharing in Sierra Leone: barriers and enablers from provider and facilitator perspectives - BMJ Global HealthSurgical task-sharing in Sierra Leone: barriers and enablers from provider and facilitator perspectives  BMJ Global Health

Sierra Leone leads regional push to close immunization gaps during African Vaccination Week 2025 - Gavi, the Vaccine AllianceSierra Leone leads regional push to close immunization gaps during African Vaccination Week 2025  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

Monkeypox virus–HIV co-infections in Sierra Leone - The LancetMonkeypox virus–HIV co-infections in Sierra Leone  The Lancet

From diamonds to dirt: Sierra Leone youth bring land back to life - UN NewsFrom diamonds to dirt: Sierra Leone youth bring land back to life  UN News

Mpox in Sierra Leone: Inside the response to a fast-moving outbreak - NatureMpox in Sierra Leone: Inside the response to a fast-moving outbreak  Nature

Home-grown solutions: Sierra Leone’s school meals start a new chapter - UN World Food ProgrammeHome-grown solutions: Sierra Leone’s school meals start a new chapter  UN World Food Programme

Mpox in Sierra Leone: what’s behind the recent surge and why west Africa is at risk - The ConversationMpox in Sierra Leone: what’s behind the recent surge and why west Africa is at risk  The Conversation

Sierra Leone Collaborative Advocacy Action Plan - PMNCH - Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child HealthSierra Leone Collaborative Advocacy Action Plan  PMNCH - Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health

BU shares disaster management expertise with national agency in Sierra Leone - Bournemouth UniversityBU shares disaster management expertise with national agency in Sierra Leone  Bournemouth University

Skyrocketing mpox outbreak in Sierra Leone raises fears of wider spread - NatureSkyrocketing mpox outbreak in Sierra Leone raises fears of wider spread  Nature

Sierra Leone’s Digital Revolution - UnicefSierra Leone’s Digital Revolution  Unicef

Sierra Leone National Health Summit 2025 - PMNCH - Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child HealthSierra Leone National Health Summit 2025  PMNCH - Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health

Philippine Ambassador Presents Credentials to President of Sierra Leone - Department of Foreign AffairsPhilippine Ambassador Presents Credentials to President of Sierra Leone  Department of Foreign Affairs

‘The matter is in his hands alone’: president of Sierra Leone urged to ban FGM as court rules it tantamount to torture - The Guardian‘The matter is in his hands alone’: president of Sierra Leone urged to ban FGM as court rules it tantamount to torture  The Guardian

Sierra Leone has reduced maternal death rates by almost 75% since 2000 - Our World in DataSierra Leone has reduced maternal death rates by almost 75% since 2000  Our World in Data

Our intervention in Sierra Leone - Action contre la FaimOur intervention in Sierra Leone  Action contre la Faim

HIV and TB Overview: Sierra Leone - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)HIV and TB Overview: Sierra Leone  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)

Mpox Surge in Sierra Leone: A Stress Test for National Readiness - Think Global HealthMpox Surge in Sierra Leone: A Stress Test for National Readiness  Think Global Health

9 things you’ll want to do in Sierra Leone - Lonely Planet9 things you’ll want to do in Sierra Leone  Lonely Planet

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

Political agreements alone won’t heal Sierra Leone’s social divide - ISS AfricaPolitical agreements alone won’t heal Sierra Leone’s social divide  ISS Africa

Strengthening Conservation Efforts in Guinea and Sierra Leone - BirdLife InternationalStrengthening Conservation Efforts in Guinea and Sierra Leone  BirdLife International

EU Health Task Force deploys ECDC experts to Sierra Leone to support the mpox outbreak response - European Centre for Disease Prevention and ControlEU Health Task Force deploys ECDC experts to Sierra Leone to support the mpox outbreak response  European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control

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

One neurosurgeon, 8 million patients - NPROne neurosurgeon, 8 million patients  NPR

When a Dutch Drug Kingpin Needed a New Base, Sierra Leone Welcomed Him With Open Arms - New Lines MagazineWhen a Dutch Drug Kingpin Needed a New Base, Sierra Leone Welcomed Him With Open Arms  New Lines Magazine

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

Sierra Leone new favourite for the Breeders’ Cup Classic - Just Horse RacingSierra Leone new favourite for the Breeders’ Cup Classic  Just Horse Racing

India-Africa Trade Council hosts India-Sierra Leone Trade Conference in Kochi - Tribune IndiaIndia-Africa Trade Council hosts India-Sierra Leone Trade Conference in Kochi  Tribune India

BU academics receive award for improving press freedom in Sierra Leone - Bournemouth UniversityBU academics receive award for improving press freedom in Sierra Leone  Bournemouth University

Sierra Leone chimp refuge shuts doors to tourists to protest deforestation - ReutersSierra Leone chimp refuge shuts doors to tourists to protest deforestation  Reuters

Training on the State of Democracy Assessment Framework for Sierra Leone - 2025 - International IDEATraining on the State of Democracy Assessment Framework for Sierra Leone - 2025  International IDEA

Odds, horse-by-horse analysis for Breeders’ Cup Classic - Las Vegas Review-JournalOdds, horse-by-horse analysis for Breeders’ Cup Classic  Las Vegas Review-Journal

Cleaning up the beach in Sierra Leone - European CommissionCleaning up the beach in Sierra Leone  European Commission

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

7 best places to visit in Sierra Leone - Lonely Planet7 best places to visit in Sierra Leone  Lonely Planet

Synthetic drugs are having devastating effects around the world, from Sierra Leone to the UK - The ConversationSynthetic drugs are having devastating effects around the world, from Sierra Leone to the UK  The Conversation

Digital 2025: Sierra Leone - DataReportal – Global Digital InsightsDigital 2025: Sierra Leone  DataReportal – Global Digital Insights

Sierra Leone - International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ)Sierra Leone  International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ)

IRC Sierra Leone : A legacy of humanitarian accomplishments - International Rescue CommitteeIRC Sierra Leone : A legacy of humanitarian accomplishments  International Rescue Committee

Why now's the time to visit underrated Sierra Leone - National GeographicWhy now's the time to visit underrated Sierra Leone  National Geographic

When is the best time to visit Sierra Leone? - Lonely PlanetWhen is the best time to visit Sierra Leone?  Lonely Planet

Conserving Gola forest: Sierra Leone and Liberia unite for peace, sustainability - Welcome to the United NationsConserving Gola forest: Sierra Leone and Liberia unite for peace, sustainability  Welcome to the United Nations

Sierra Leone ratifies 5 UNESCO Culture Conventions - unesco.orgSierra Leone ratifies 5 UNESCO Culture Conventions  unesco.org

The grind of stone crushing in Sierra Leone: Hard labor, low prices - Politico SLThe grind of stone crushing in Sierra Leone: Hard labor, low prices  Politico SL

Sierra Leone: Where war survivor becomes a life saver - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineSierra Leone: Where war survivor becomes a life saver  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

Sierra Leone concludes inaugural workshop on institutionalizing medical certification of cause of death and ICD-11 - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaSierra Leone concludes inaugural workshop on institutionalizing medical certification of cause of death and ICD-11  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

Sierra Leone accedes to the 1954 Hague Convention for the Protection - unesco.orgSierra Leone accedes to the 1954 Hague Convention for the Protection  unesco.org

Sierra Leone Deposits Instruments of Ratification of the African Road Safety Charter – AU One Step Away from Charter’s Entry into Force - African UnionSierra Leone Deposits Instruments of Ratification of the African Road Safety Charter – AU One Step Away from Charter’s Entry into Force  African Union

Sierra Leone battles mpox surge - CIDRAPSierra Leone battles mpox surge  CIDRAP

'We must bring security back to West Africa': Sierra Leone's Bio - Tête à tête - France 24'We must bring security back to West Africa': Sierra Leone's Bio - Tête à tête  France 24

UNICEF Leads National Seminar to Advance Inclusive Education in Sierra Leone - UnicefUNICEF Leads National Seminar to Advance Inclusive Education in Sierra Leone  Unicef

2025 Breeders’ Cup Classic Horse Profile: Sierra Leone Odds, Post Position, Jockey, Trainer - usracing.com2025 Breeders’ Cup Classic Horse Profile: Sierra Leone Odds, Post Position, Jockey, Trainer  usracing.com

Sierra Leone and India launches Inclusive Development Project for Persons with Disabilities - United Nations Development ProgrammeSierra Leone and India launches Inclusive Development Project for Persons with Disabilities  United Nations Development Programme

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

Report on the implementation of the Investment Policy Review of Sierra Leone | - UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)Report on the implementation of the Investment Policy Review of Sierra Leone |  UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

Conserving the Gola Rainforests: Sierra Leone and Liberia unite for a peaceful future - United Nations Sustainable Development GroupConserving the Gola Rainforests: Sierra Leone and Liberia unite for a peaceful future  United Nations Sustainable Development Group

Sierra Leone: Country Climate and Development Report (June 2025) - ReliefWebSierra Leone: Country Climate and Development Report (June 2025)  ReliefWeb

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On the road in Sierra Leone with Bombali’s ‘bike ladies’ - The GuardianOn the road in Sierra Leone with Bombali’s ‘bike ladies’  The Guardian

‘He Taught Me A Lot’: Breeders’ Cup A Bittersweet Goodbye For Chad Brown, Sierra Leone - Paulick Report‘He Taught Me A Lot’: Breeders’ Cup A Bittersweet Goodbye For Chad Brown, Sierra Leone  Paulick Report

Disability and Poverty in Sierra Leone - The Borgen ProjectDisability and Poverty in Sierra Leone  The Borgen Project

ECA supports Sierra Leone efforts to unlock green and sustainable finance - United Nations Economic Commission for AfricaECA supports Sierra Leone efforts to unlock green and sustainable finance  United Nations Economic Commission for Africa

Security Collaboration - State Magazine (.gov)Security Collaboration  State Magazine (.gov)

Mpox Surges in Sierra Leone as Health Officials Appeal for U.S. Support - The New York TimesMpox Surges in Sierra Leone as Health Officials Appeal for U.S. Support  The New York Times