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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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

Rwanda, Sierra Leone stay on track for Women's T20 World Cup - ICCRwanda, Sierra Leone stay on track for Women's T20 World Cup  ICC

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

Hassled by deforestation, chimpanzee sanctuary in Sierra Leone shuts doors to tourists - CNBC TV18Hassled by deforestation, chimpanzee sanctuary in Sierra Leone shuts doors to tourists  CNBC TV18

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

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

The Whitney: Sierra Leone And Fierceness Put Their Rivalry On The Line - ForbesThe Whitney: Sierra Leone And Fierceness Put Their Rivalry On The Line  Forbes

How one man dedicated 30 years to Sierra Leone’s orphaned chimps - South China Morning PostHow one man dedicated 30 years to Sierra Leone’s orphaned chimps  South China Morning Post

Sierra Leone Joins World Heritage List | Firstpost Africa | N18G - FirstpostSierra Leone Joins World Heritage List | Firstpost Africa | N18G  Firstpost

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

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

Fierceness and Sierra Leone Headline Star-Studded Whitney at Saratoga - Turf DiarioFierceness and Sierra Leone Headline Star-Studded Whitney at Saratoga  Turf Diario

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

Fierceness, Sierra Leone Renew Rivalry in Loaded Whitney - Thoroughbred Daily NewsFierceness, Sierra Leone Renew Rivalry in Loaded Whitney  Thoroughbred Daily News

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

Sierra Leone's Tiwai Island Becomes Country's First UNESCO Site | Firstpost Africa | N18G - FirstpostSierra Leone's Tiwai Island Becomes Country's First UNESCO Site | Firstpost Africa | N18G  Firstpost

Rwanda v Sierra Leone | Match Highlights | Africa Qualifier Div 2 | ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 - ICCRwanda v Sierra Leone | Match Highlights | Africa Qualifier Div 2 | ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026  ICC

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 VS Fierceness: The Whitney Showdown - usracing.comSierra Leone VS Fierceness: The Whitney Showdown  usracing.com

Ishimwe's Star as Rwanda Dominates Sierra Leone to Win Africa Division Two Qualifier Final - Female CricketIshimwe's Star as Rwanda Dominates Sierra Leone to Win Africa Division Two Qualifier Final  Female Cricket

Sierra Leone chimp refuge shuts doors in protest of rampant deforestation - AnewZSierra Leone chimp refuge shuts doors in protest of rampant deforestation  AnewZ

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Public health system in post-pandemic Sierra Leone: a scoping review - BMC Infectious DiseasesPublic health system in post-pandemic Sierra Leone: a scoping review  BMC Infectious Diseases

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

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

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

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

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

Sierra Leone chimp refuge shuts to tourists to protest deforestation - yahoo.comSierra Leone chimp refuge shuts to tourists to protest deforestation  yahoo.com

Whitney: Fierceness vs. Sierra Leone, round 5 at Saratoga - Horse Racing NationWhitney: Fierceness vs. Sierra Leone, round 5 at Saratoga  Horse Racing Nation

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

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

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)

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 - General DebateSierra Leone  General Debate

All-party delegation briefs Sierra Leone's Dy Defence Minister about India’s strategic restraints in counter terrorism ops - theweek.inAll-party delegation briefs Sierra Leone's Dy Defence Minister about India’s strategic restraints in counter terrorism ops  theweek.in

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

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

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

Viral SLPP’s list of Flagbearer candidates for 2028 presidential election is false! - Dubawa - DubawaViral SLPP’s list of Flagbearer candidates for 2028 presidential election is false! - Dubawa  Dubawa

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

Rising sea levels threaten Sierra Leone's islands - DWRising sea levels threaten Sierra Leone's islands  DW

Sierra Leone chimp refuge shuts doors to tourists to protest deforestation - sightmagazine.com.auSierra Leone chimp refuge shuts doors to tourists to protest deforestation  sightmagazine.com.au

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

Op-ed: Fighting an mpox outbreak, Sierra Leone ‘shouldn’t have to stand alone’ - Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public HealthOp-ed: Fighting an mpox outbreak, Sierra Leone ‘shouldn’t have to stand alone’  Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Chad Brown sends out Sierra Leone in Saturday's Whitney Stakes - Times UnionChad Brown sends out Sierra Leone in Saturday's Whitney Stakes  Times Union

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

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

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

Sierra Leone ratifies 5 UNESCO Culture Conventions - UNESCOSierra Leone ratifies 5 UNESCO Culture Conventions  UNESCO

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

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

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

False! Viral image not Victoria Park in Freetown, Sierra Leone - Dubawa - DubawaFalse! Viral image not Victoria Park in Freetown, Sierra Leone - Dubawa  Dubawa

Sierra Leone National Day - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Sierra Leone National Day  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

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)

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

When Sierra Leone came to Sevenoaks – Jay Rayner reviews Shwen Shwen - Financial TimesWhen Sierra Leone came to Sevenoaks – Jay Rayner reviews Shwen Shwen  Financial Times

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

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

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

Sierra Leone is on the brink of making history. We must not allow the US far right to infiltrate and stop us - theguardian.comSierra Leone is on the brink of making history. We must not allow the US far right to infiltrate and stop us  theguardian.com

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

AHF Urges Vaccine Equity as Mpox Cases Surge in Sierra Leone - AIDS Healthcare FoundationAHF Urges Vaccine Equity as Mpox Cases Surge in Sierra Leone  AIDS Healthcare Foundation

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

Sierra Leone Energy Transition and Green Growth Plan - Sustainable Energy for All | SEforALLSierra Leone Energy Transition and Green Growth Plan  Sustainable Energy for All | SEforALL

On the First Session of the Russian-Sierra Leone Fisheries Commission - ???????????? ??????????? ??? ??????On the First Session of the Russian-Sierra Leone Fisheries Commission  ???????????? ??????????? ??? ??????

Sierra Leone’s immigration chief fired after footage showed him with fugitive drug lord - theguardian.comSierra Leone’s immigration chief fired after footage showed him with fugitive drug lord  theguardian.com

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

RWA-W Vs SLE-W Live Streaming, ICC Women’s T20 WC Africa Qualifier: Rwanda Beat Sierra Leone By 51 Runs In Final - Outlook IndiaRWA-W Vs SLE-W Live Streaming, ICC Women’s T20 WC Africa Qualifier: Rwanda Beat Sierra Leone By 51 Runs In Final  Outlook India

G1 Whitney Preview: Fierceness vs. Sierra Leone, White Abarrio & More - The PressboxG1 Whitney Preview: Fierceness vs. Sierra Leone, White Abarrio & More  The Pressbox

'Terrorism In The Name Of Religion Must Stop': Shrikant Shinde's Team Secures Sierra Leone's Support - News18'Terrorism In The Name Of Religion Must Stop': Shrikant Shinde's Team Secures Sierra Leone's Support  News18

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

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

Sierra Leone's largest diamond miner shuts down, laying off more than 1,000 workers - ReutersSierra Leone's largest diamond miner shuts down, laying off more than 1,000 workers  Reuters

Mpox activity escalates in Sierra Leone - CIDRAPMpox activity escalates in Sierra Leone  CIDRAP

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

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

Lessons from Sierra Leone at PopTalks: Climate Resilience Through Education, Health, and Equity - Columbia University Mailman School of Public HealthLessons from Sierra Leone at PopTalks: Climate Resilience Through Education, Health, and Equity  Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health

Whitney Stakes Odds: Fierceness 9-5 Favorite; Sierra Leone 2-1 - usracing.comWhitney Stakes Odds: Fierceness 9-5 Favorite; Sierra Leone 2-1  usracing.com

Cade II Mpox Outbreak in Sierra Leone Confirmed - Vax-Before-TravelCade II Mpox Outbreak in Sierra Leone Confirmed  Vax-Before-Travel

Mpox cases decline in Sierra Leone as Africa faces shortage in vaccine funding - CIDRAPMpox cases decline in Sierra Leone as Africa faces shortage in vaccine funding  CIDRAP

Chimp refuge shuts doors to tourists in deforestation protest - The IndependentChimp refuge shuts doors to tourists in deforestation protest  The Independent

Sierra Leone and India launches Inclusive Development Project for Persons with Disabilities - UNDPSierra Leone and India launches Inclusive Development Project for Persons with Disabilities  UNDP

Fierceness, Sierra Leone get BC Classic rematch in Whitney - The Daily GazetteFierceness, Sierra Leone get BC Classic rematch in Whitney  The Daily Gazette

Sierra Leone Human Rights Commission strengthened to protect fundamental freedoms - thecommonwealth.orgSierra Leone Human Rights Commission strengthened to protect fundamental freedoms  thecommonwealth.org

Whitney Stakes Field, Post Positions: Fierceness, Sierra Leone Meet Again - usracing.comWhitney Stakes Field, Post Positions: Fierceness, Sierra Leone Meet Again  usracing.com

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

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

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

Guinean troops trigger panic in renewed Sierra Leone border standoff - RFIGuinean troops trigger panic in renewed Sierra Leone border standoff  RFI