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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Feature: Chinese doctors bring healthcare to Sierra Leone despite challenges - XinhuaFeature: Chinese doctors bring healthcare to Sierra Leone despite challenges  Xinhua

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

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

Meeting between Minister for Foreign Affairs IWAYA and Chief Minister SENGEH of Sierra Leone - mofa.go.jpMeeting between Minister for Foreign Affairs IWAYA and Chief Minister SENGEH of Sierra Leone  mofa.go.jp

Sierra Leoneans urge cross-party unity amid electoral system debate - AfrobarometerSierra Leoneans urge cross-party unity amid electoral system debate  Afrobarometer

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

GIEWS Country Brief: Sierra Leone 20-August-2025 - ReliefWebGIEWS Country Brief: Sierra Leone 20-August-2025  ReliefWeb

Air Sierra Leone NS25 Freetown – London Gatwick Service Changes - AeroRoutesAir Sierra Leone NS25 Freetown – London Gatwick Service Changes  AeroRoutes

In Sierra Leone, World Food Prize Foundation spurs students to build food-secure future - The Des Moines RegisterIn Sierra Leone, World Food Prize Foundation spurs students to build food-secure future  The Des Moines Register

‘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

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

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

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

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

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

From diagnosis to dialogue, data to action: SoD training empowers Sierra Leone’s democracy stakeholders - International IDEAFrom diagnosis to dialogue, data to action: SoD training empowers Sierra Leone’s democracy stakeholders  International IDEA

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

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

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

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

Boosting trade in the world’s Least Developed Countries – The power of technology - The Sierra Leone TelegraphBoosting trade in the world’s Least Developed Countries – The power of technology  The Sierra Leone Telegraph

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

Sierra Leone Kicks Off the Commonwealth Clean Oceans Plastics Campaign in Africa - Royal Commonwealth SocietySierra Leone Kicks Off the Commonwealth Clean Oceans Plastics Campaign in Africa  Royal Commonwealth Society

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

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: 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

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

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

Zambia advances universal electricity goal - The Sierra Leone TelegraphZambia advances universal electricity goal  The Sierra Leone Telegraph

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

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

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

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)

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Political machinery triumph when a united minority act against a divided majority – Op ed - The Sierra Leone TelegraphPolitical machinery triumph when a united minority act against a divided majority – Op ed  The Sierra Leone Telegraph

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

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

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

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

Aminata’s path: How partnerships are making schools safer for girls in Sierra Leone - World Bank BlogsAminata’s path: How partnerships are making schools safer for girls in Sierra Leone  World Bank Blogs

'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

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

MN Kostas: Half-Sunken Cargo Ship off Crete to be Removed - tovima.comMN Kostas: Half-Sunken Cargo Ship off Crete to be Removed  tovima.com

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)

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 - General DebateSierra Leone  General Debate

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

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

Devastating flood hits Sierra Leone - XinhuaDevastating flood hits Sierra Leone  Xinhua

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 Energy Transition and Green Growth Plan - Sustainable Energy for AllSierra Leone Energy Transition and Green Growth Plan  Sustainable Energy for All

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

Country Profile: Sierra Leone - New InternationalistCountry Profile: Sierra Leone  New Internationalist

Opinion: Climate action plans cannot ignore half Sierra Leone's population - DevexOpinion: Climate action plans cannot ignore half Sierra Leone's population  Devex

Breeders’ Cup Rankings: Sovereignty, Sierra Leone Remain 1-2 - usracing.comBreeders’ Cup Rankings: Sovereignty, Sierra Leone Remain 1-2  usracing.com

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'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

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

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

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

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

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

UNESCO workshop with BEAR III project’s support in Sierra Leone - UNESCOUNESCO workshop with BEAR III project’s support in Sierra Leone  UNESCO

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Inclusive Education for Every Child in Sierra Leone – Policy Brief - UnicefInclusive Education for Every Child in Sierra Leone – Policy Brief  Unicef

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

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

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

Sources: City Football Group in talks for Sierra Leone teen Juma Bah - ESPN IndiaSources: City Football Group in talks for Sierra Leone teen Juma Bah  ESPN India

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

Responding to an mpox outbreak in the heart of Sierra Leone - Doctors Without BordersResponding to an mpox outbreak in the heart of Sierra Leone  Doctors Without Borders

Concern supported project provides life-saving blood service in Sierra Leone - Concern WorldwideConcern supported project provides life-saving blood service in Sierra Leone  Concern Worldwide

From New York to Sierra Leone: the search for a missing sister - The GuardianFrom New York to Sierra Leone: the search for a missing sister  The Guardian

AfDB focus on partnerships and investment at 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development - The Sierra Leone TelegraphAfDB focus on partnerships and investment at 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development  The Sierra Leone Telegraph

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

Family move to Sierra Leone to volunteer on hospital ship - BBCFamily move to Sierra Leone to volunteer on hospital ship  BBC

A New Chapter for Lakka Government Hospital in Sierra Leone - Partners In HealthA New Chapter for Lakka Government Hospital in Sierra Leone  Partners In Health

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