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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China launches on-site first aid training initiative in Sierra Leone - Latest news from AzerbaijanChina launches on-site first aid training initiative in Sierra Leone  Latest news from Azerbaijan

Namibia v Sierra Leone | Match Highlights | ICC Women's T20 WC Africa Qualifier Division 1 - ICCNamibia v Sierra Leone | Match Highlights | ICC Women's T20 WC Africa Qualifier Division 1  ICC

Petroleum Directorate of Sierra Leone Director General to Speak at MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 - Energy Capital & PowerPetroleum Directorate of Sierra Leone Director General to Speak at MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025  Energy Capital & Power

Guinea vs Sierra Leone - Class. 11-12 - FIBA U16 AfroBasket 2025 - fiba.basketballGuinea vs Sierra Leone - Class. 11-12 - FIBA U16 AfroBasket 2025  fiba.basketball

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

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

2nd India-Sierra Leone Foreign Office Consultations, New Delhi (March 10, 2025) - Ministry of External Affairs2nd India-Sierra Leone Foreign Office Consultations, New Delhi (March 10, 2025)  Ministry of External Affairs

‘A sacred sight’: 120 begin their covenant path in Sierra Leone in one day - Church News‘A sacred sight’: 120 begin their covenant path in Sierra Leone in one day  Church News

US, Mexico, El Salvador, Croatia, Turkey, Romania, Finland, Kyrgyzstan, India and Sierra Leone Offer Adventurous Travelers a Chance to Explore Off-the-Beaten-Path Destinations with Rich Culture and Stunning Landscapes - Travel And Tour WorldUS, Mexico, El Salvador, Croatia, Turkey, Romania, Finland, Kyrgyzstan, India and Sierra Leone Offer Adventurous Travelers a Chance to Explore Off-the-Beaten-Path Destinations with Rich Culture and Stunning Landscapes  Travel And Tour World

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

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

2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Sierra Leone - U.S. Department of State (.gov)2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Sierra Leone  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Highligts and goals of Sierra Leone 2-0 Ethiopia in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers - VAVEL.comHighligts and goals of Sierra Leone 2-0 Ethiopia in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers  VAVEL.com

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ICE Detroit removes suspected war criminal and former high-ranking coup leader to Sierra Leone - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (.gov)ICE Detroit removes suspected war criminal and former high-ranking coup leader to Sierra Leone  U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (.gov)

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 ratifies the 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions - UNESCOSierra Leone ratifies the 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions  UNESCO

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

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

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

The cognitive dissonance of Donald Trump’s foreign policy on human rights in democracy - The Sierra Leone TelegraphThe cognitive dissonance of Donald Trump’s foreign policy on human rights in democracy  The Sierra Leone Telegraph

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

Majority of Sierra Leoneans want to leave country, mostly to find work, escape poverty - AfrobarometerMajority of Sierra Leoneans want to leave country, mostly to find work, escape poverty  Afrobarometer

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

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

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

‘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

Inequalities in total fertility rate in Sierra Leone, 2008–2019 - BMC Public HealthInequalities in total fertility rate in Sierra Leone, 2008–2019  BMC Public Health

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

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

Latest Sierra Leone Diaspora Investment Conference Report Released - SwitSaloneLatest Sierra Leone Diaspora Investment Conference Report Released  SwitSalone

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sierra Leone launches mpox vaccination campaign to curb rising cases | OMS | Bureau régional pour l'Afrique - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaSierra Leone launches mpox vaccination campaign to curb rising cases | OMS | Bureau régional pour l'Afrique  WHO | Regional Office for 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)

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

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

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

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

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

The hidden island sanctuary named the world's most underrated destination for 2026 - StuffThe hidden island sanctuary named the world's most underrated destination for 2026  Stuff

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

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

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

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

26 new UNESCO World Heritage Sites named - including this wildlife paradise in Sierra Leone - BBC Wildlife Magazine26 new UNESCO World Heritage Sites named - including this wildlife paradise in Sierra Leone  BBC Wildlife Magazine

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

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

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

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

Professor leads archiving workshop in Sierra Leone - Susquehanna UniversityProfessor leads archiving workshop in Sierra Leone  Susquehanna University

Sierra Leone accedes to the 1954 Hague Convention for the Protection - UNESCOSierra Leone accedes to the 1954 Hague Convention for the Protection  UNESCO

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

A Shameful Moment in Sierra Leone’s Democracy - democracyinafrica.orgA Shameful Moment in Sierra Leone’s Democracy  democracyinafrica.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ECOWAS Commission visits INNOSON® vehicle assembly plant in Nigeria - The Sierra Leone TelegraphECOWAS Commission visits INNOSON® vehicle assembly plant in Nigeria  The Sierra Leone Telegraph

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

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

From genome to action: Building Sierra Leone’s next generation of genomic leaders for public health resilience beyond mpox - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaFrom genome to action: Building Sierra Leone’s next generation of genomic leaders for public health resilience beyond mpox  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

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

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

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

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

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 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

Sierra Leone - General DebateSierra Leone  General Debate

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

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