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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Mozambique Women vs Sierra Leone Women, 2nd Match, Today, Kalahari Womens T20I Tournament, 2025 - Cricbuzz.comMozambique Women vs Sierra Leone Women, 2nd Match, Today, Kalahari Womens T20I Tournament, 2025  Cricbuzz.com

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

Sierra Leone’s President Bio Rallies Africa’s Push for United Nations (UN) Security Council Reform at C-10 Ambassadors Retreat in Freetown - Africa.comSierra Leone’s President Bio Rallies Africa’s Push for United Nations (UN) Security Council Reform at C-10 Ambassadors Retreat in Freetown  Africa.com

Velmie and Metro Cable launch Vult, Sierra Leone's digital banking app - The PaypersVelmie and Metro Cable launch Vult, Sierra Leone's digital banking app  The Paypers

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

Velmie and Metro Cable Launch Vult, Sierra Leone’s First Multi-Currency Digital Wallet - TechAfrica NewsVelmie and Metro Cable Launch Vult, Sierra Leone’s First Multi-Currency Digital Wallet  TechAfrica News

Sierra Leone gets first digital banking super app - Techpoint AfricaSierra Leone gets first digital banking super app  Techpoint Africa

India to give $990,000 aid to Sierra Leone for differently abled persons - Business StandardIndia to give $990,000 aid to Sierra Leone for differently abled persons  Business Standard

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

Velmie Powers Sierra Leone’s First Digital Banking Super App, Vult, to Boost Financial Inclusion - Tech In AfricaVelmie Powers Sierra Leone’s First Digital Banking Super App, Vult, to Boost Financial Inclusion  Tech In Africa

Shooting Leone hold first training in Egypt ahead AFCON U20 opener - Africa Top SportsShooting Leone hold first training in Egypt ahead AFCON U20 opener  Africa Top Sports

Sierra Leone: Student Designs Solar-powered Vehicles to Curb Air Pollution | Firstpost Africa | N18G - FirstpostSierra Leone: Student Designs Solar-powered Vehicles to Curb Air Pollution | Firstpost Africa | N18G  Firstpost

Sierra Leone’s capital unveils Africa’s first heat action plan to tackle rising temperatures - Down To EarthSierra Leone’s capital unveils Africa’s first heat action plan to tackle rising temperatures  Down To Earth

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

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

Sierra Leone electrifies three-wheelers to counter rising fuel prices, air pollution and climate change - UNEP - UN Environment ProgrammeSierra Leone electrifies three-wheelers to counter rising fuel prices, air pollution and climate change  UNEP - UN Environment Programme

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

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

ChamsAccess Makes Its Continental Debut in Sierra Leone - Techpoint AfricaChamsAccess Makes Its Continental Debut in Sierra Leone  Techpoint Africa

AirlinePros International Partners with Air Sierra Leone to Enhance UK Operations and Drive Sales for New London-Freetown Service - Travel And Tour WorldAirlinePros International Partners with Air Sierra Leone to Enhance UK Operations and Drive Sales for New London-Freetown Service  Travel And Tour World

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’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

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)

Sierra Leone - General DebateSierra Leone  General Debate

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

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

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

Velmie delivers Sierra Leones’ first digital banking super app - ITWeb AfricaVelmie delivers Sierra Leones’ first digital banking super app  ITWeb Africa

Redefining Sierra Leone’s Flour Industry - Forbes AfricaRedefining Sierra Leone’s Flour Industry  Forbes Africa

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

Qatar, Sierra Leone hold round of political consultations - The Peninsula QatarQatar, Sierra Leone hold round of political consultations  The Peninsula Qatar

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

Stakeholders acknowledge progress with Zimbabwe arrears clearance dialogue, call for more effort and support - The Sierra Leone TelegraphStakeholders acknowledge progress with Zimbabwe arrears clearance dialogue, call for more effort and support  The Sierra Leone Telegraph

Qatar, Sierra Leone Hold Round of Political Consultations - ZAWYAQatar, Sierra Leone Hold Round of Political Consultations  ZAWYA

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

Sierra Leone: Unlocking West Africa’s Investment Potential - Forbes AfricaSierra Leone: Unlocking West Africa’s Investment Potential  Forbes Africa

What is President Trump’s policy for Africa? - The Sierra Leone TelegraphWhat is President Trump’s policy for Africa?  The Sierra Leone Telegraph

Sierra Leone declared an emergency over a powerful synthetic drug but women were left behind - YahooSierra Leone declared an emergency over a powerful synthetic drug but women were left behind  Yahoo

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

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)

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

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

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 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 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

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

Secretary-General of Ministry of Foreign Affairs meets Sierra Leone's Deputy Foreign Minister - The Peninsula QatarSecretary-General of Ministry of Foreign Affairs meets Sierra Leone's Deputy Foreign Minister  The Peninsula Qatar

AFCON-20 Sierra Leone U20 team departs for Egypt - Africa Top SportsAFCON-20 Sierra Leone U20 team departs for Egypt  Africa Top Sports

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

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

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

U20 AFCON: Kamara names final Sierra Leone squad for tournament - Africa Top SportsU20 AFCON: Kamara names final Sierra Leone squad for tournament  Africa Top Sports

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 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

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

Secretary-General of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Meets Sierra Leone's Deputy Foreign Minister - ZAWYASecretary-General of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Meets Sierra Leone's Deputy Foreign Minister  ZAWYA

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

Sierra Leone's vanishing history - New Internationalist MagazineSierra Leone's vanishing history  New Internationalist Magazine

SEforALL extends Sierra Leone Healthcare Electrification Project to Kailahun Hospital and 25 Community Health Centres - Sustainable Energy for All | SEforALLSEforALL extends Sierra Leone Healthcare Electrification Project to Kailahun Hospital and 25 Community Health Centres  Sustainable Energy for All | SEforALL

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

Economic growth is speeding up in Africa but uncertainty clouds outlook - The Sierra Leone TelegraphEconomic growth is speeding up in Africa but uncertainty clouds outlook  The Sierra Leone Telegraph

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

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

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

Traveler from Sierra Leone impressed by changes in Karabakh - Apa.azTraveler from Sierra Leone impressed by changes in Karabakh  Apa.az

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

Sierra Leone has a problem with the drug Kush. Why are these women not being helped? - The IndependentSierra Leone has a problem with the drug Kush. Why are these women not being helped?  The Independent

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 State House fire exposes a nation fed up with excuses and silence – Op ed - The Sierra Leone TelegraphSierra Leone’s State House fire exposes a nation fed up with excuses and silence – Op ed  The Sierra Leone Telegraph

Leading with Purpose: Shaping the Future in Sierra Leone - CARE - Fighting Global Poverty and World HungerLeading with Purpose: Shaping the Future in Sierra Leone  CARE - Fighting Global Poverty and World Hunger

Sierra Leone U20 Profile: Kamara leads Shooting Stars' bright new generation at U-20 AFCON - Confédération Africaine de FootballSierra Leone U20 Profile: Kamara leads Shooting Stars' bright new generation at U-20 AFCON  Confédération Africaine de Football

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

Sierra Leone debates decriminalizing abortion - africanews.comSierra Leone debates decriminalizing abortion  africanews.com

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

Vaccination progress helps save millions of lives in Africa - The Sierra Leone TelegraphVaccination progress helps save millions of lives in Africa  The Sierra Leone Telegraph

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

Sierra Leone: from assessment to concrete action for sustainable food systems - Food and Agriculture OrganizationSierra Leone: from assessment to concrete action for sustainable food systems  Food and Agriculture Organization

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

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

Sierra Leone: Multiple Fire Incidents - March 2025 (DREF Operation MDRSL018) - ReliefWebSierra Leone: Multiple Fire Incidents - March 2025 (DREF Operation MDRSL018)  ReliefWeb

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

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

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

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

Local Solutions for Global Impact: New Microbiology Lab Opens in Sierra Leone - Partners In HealthLocal Solutions for Global Impact: New Microbiology Lab Opens in Sierra Leone  Partners In Health

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

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

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

Sierra Leone: ACN helps Church face trauma after “senseless war” - Church in NeedSierra Leone: ACN helps Church face trauma after “senseless war”  Church in Need

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

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

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

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

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