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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Sierra Leone: Teachers mobilise to elevate the profession through the Go Public! Fund Education campaign - Education InternationalSierra Leone: Teachers mobilise to elevate the profession through the Go Public! Fund Education campaign  Education International

Courtesy call on Foreign Minister Kamikawa by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of ... - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of JapanCourtesy call on Foreign Minister Kamikawa by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of ...  Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

Sierra Leone's first lady gets personal about child marriage - DevexSierra Leone's first lady gets personal about child marriage  Devex

Idris Elba reveals ‘dream’ of building eco city on island off Sierra Leone - The GuardianIdris Elba reveals ‘dream’ of building eco city on island off Sierra Leone  The Guardian

Last-mile delivery increases vaccine uptake in Sierra Leone - Nature.comLast-mile delivery increases vaccine uptake in Sierra Leone  Nature.com

Foster + Partners designing Sierra Leone island city for Idris Elba - DezeenFoster + Partners designing Sierra Leone island city for Idris Elba  Dezeen

Time to fix broken food systems - Sierra Leone president | Context - ContextTime to fix broken food systems - Sierra Leone president | Context  Context

Empowering change: Safeguarding women in Sierra Leone - Welcome to the United NationsEmpowering change: Safeguarding women in Sierra Leone  Welcome to the United Nations

Vaccine Delivery Initiative Expands in Sierra Leone - Yale School of ManagementVaccine Delivery Initiative Expands in Sierra Leone  Yale School of Management

Sierra Leone country profile - BBC.comSierra Leone country profile  BBC.com

African Development Bank Executive Directors visit Sierra Leone - African Development BankAfrican Development Bank Executive Directors visit Sierra Leone  African Development Bank

What led to the coup attempt in Sierra Leone? | Explained - The HinduWhat led to the coup attempt in Sierra Leone? | Explained  The Hindu

Sierra Leone is bettors' choice in Kentucky Derby futures wagers - UPI NewsSierra Leone is bettors' choice in Kentucky Derby futures wagers  UPI News

Sierra Leone Signs its Fourth Country Programme Framework (CPF) for 2024–2029 - International Atomic Energy AgencySierra Leone Signs its Fourth Country Programme Framework (CPF) for 2024–2029  International Atomic Energy Agency

Sierra Leone Favored in Derby Future Wager - Thoroughbred Daily NewsSierra Leone Favored in Derby Future Wager  Thoroughbred Daily News

Cabinet approves signing of an MoU between India and Sierra Leone on cooperation in the field of sharing successful ... - PM IndiaCabinet approves signing of an MoU between India and Sierra Leone on cooperation in the field of sharing successful ...  PM India

Idris Elba's Next Project Is a Smart City - InsideHookIdris Elba's Next Project Is a Smart City  InsideHook

Idris Elba 'dreams big' with Sierra Leone eco-city plan for Sherbro Island - BBCIdris Elba 'dreams big' with Sierra Leone eco-city plan for Sherbro Island  BBC

Xi Jinping Holds Talks with President of Sierra Leone Julius Maada Bio - MFA ChinaXi Jinping Holds Talks with President of Sierra Leone Julius Maada Bio  MFA China

ECOWAS delegation in Sierra Leone after 'coup' attempt - The HinduECOWAS delegation in Sierra Leone after 'coup' attempt  The Hindu

Divided by Continent, Connected by Language: Bangladesh and Sierra Leone's Brotherhood - Modern DiplomacyDivided by Continent, Connected by Language: Bangladesh and Sierra Leone's Brotherhood  Modern Diplomacy

Sierra Leone: President Bio hails China's continued support in infrastructure development - Africanews EnglishSierra Leone: President Bio hails China's continued support in infrastructure development  Africanews English

In Sierra Leone, climate change worsens human trafficking of the poor - Al Jazeera EnglishIn Sierra Leone, climate change worsens human trafficking of the poor  Al Jazeera English

Li Qiang Meets with President of Sierra Leone Julius Maada Bio - MFA ChinaLi Qiang Meets with President of Sierra Leone Julius Maada Bio  MFA China

Zhao Leji Meets with President of Sierra Leone Julius Maada Bio - MFA ChinaZhao Leji Meets with President of Sierra Leone Julius Maada Bio  MFA China

Peer-to-peer exchange helps energy regulators from Sierra Leone advance country's mini-grids sector - SEforALLPeer-to-peer exchange helps energy regulators from Sierra Leone advance country's mini-grids sector  SEforALL

Story: Guinea, Cote d'Ivoire and Sierra Leone | PEACEBUILDING - Welcome to the United NationsStory: Guinea, Cote d'Ivoire and Sierra Leone | PEACEBUILDING  Welcome to the United Nations

Sierra Leone is 7-1 favorite in Kentucky Derby Future Wager - Horse Racing NationSierra Leone is 7-1 favorite in Kentucky Derby Future Wager  Horse Racing Nation

Idris Elba Wants To Turn An Island In Sierra Leone Into a Smart City - Tech LabariIdris Elba Wants To Turn An Island In Sierra Leone Into a Smart City  Tech Labari

China promises investment in impoverished Sierra Leone - ReutersChina promises investment in impoverished Sierra Leone  Reuters

Armoury attacked in Sierra Leone capital, national curfew imposed: Government - The Times of IndiaArmoury attacked in Sierra Leone capital, national curfew imposed: Government  The Times of India

Renewed violence in Sierra Leone is a sign of fragility, polarisation - Al Jazeera EnglishRenewed violence in Sierra Leone is a sign of fragility, polarisation  Al Jazeera English

Food Security Monitoring System Report WFP Sierra Leone Country Office September 2023 | World Food Programme - WFPFood Security Monitoring System Report WFP Sierra Leone Country Office September 2023 | World Food Programme  WFP

Plastic waste risks marine livelihoods in Sierra Leone - Welcome to the United NationsPlastic waste risks marine livelihoods in Sierra Leone  Welcome to the United Nations

Chinese Ambassador to Sierra Leone Wang Qing Attends the Opening Ceremony of the Picture Exhibition of the 60th ... - MFA ChinaChinese Ambassador to Sierra Leone Wang Qing Attends the Opening Ceremony of the Picture Exhibition of the 60th ...  MFA China

Foster + Partners and Idris Elba working on plans for Sierra Leone 'eco-city' - Architect's JournalFoster + Partners and Idris Elba working on plans for Sierra Leone 'eco-city'  Architect's Journal

Breaking the Cycle: Ending Gender Based Violence and Empowering Women in Sierra Leone - World BankBreaking the Cycle: Ending Gender Based Violence and Empowering Women in Sierra Leone  World Bank

Sierra Leone court allows ex-President Koroma to go abroad for medical care - Al Jazeera EnglishSierra Leone court allows ex-President Koroma to go abroad for medical care  Al Jazeera English

Tough Macroeconomic Policies Needed to Stabilize Sierra Leone's Economy - World Bank GroupTough Macroeconomic Policies Needed to Stabilize Sierra Leone's Economy  World Bank Group

Three girls die after FGM rituals in Sierra Leone - The GuardianThree girls die after FGM rituals in Sierra Leone  The Guardian

Sierra Leone president says ‘most leaders’ of unrest arrested - Al Jazeera EnglishSierra Leone president says ‘most leaders’ of unrest arrested  Al Jazeera English

Sierra Leone's attempted coup and a cost of living crisis put peace to the test - The ConversationSierra Leone's attempted coup and a cost of living crisis put peace to the test  The Conversation

Kush, a cheap synthetic drug, is devastating Sierra Leone : Goats and Soda - NPRKush, a cheap synthetic drug, is devastating Sierra Leone : Goats and Soda  NPR

Sierra Leone government says 'calm has been restored' after armed clashes - FRANCE 24 EnglishSierra Leone government says 'calm has been restored' after armed clashes  FRANCE 24 English

Sierra Leone declares nationwide curfew after gunmen attack military barracks in the capital - The Times of IndiaSierra Leone declares nationwide curfew after gunmen attack military barracks in the capital  The Times of India

Sierra Leone charges ex-President Koroma with treason over failed coup - Al Jazeera EnglishSierra Leone charges ex-President Koroma with treason over failed coup  Al Jazeera English

‘I just sit and hope’: A Sierra Leonean mother’s refugee story - Al Jazeera English‘I just sit and hope’: A Sierra Leonean mother’s refugee story  Al Jazeera English

Sierra Leone | General Assembly - General Assembly of the United Nations General DebateSierra Leone | General Assembly  General Assembly of the United Nations General Debate

Japan-Sierra Leone Foreign Minister's Meeting - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of JapanJapan-Sierra Leone Foreign Minister's Meeting  Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield Announces $1.5 Million to Support Sierra Leone's Electoral Review Process - United States Mission to the United NationsAmbassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield Announces $1.5 Million to Support Sierra Leone's Electoral Review Process  United States Mission to the United Nations

Sierra Leone: Political Parties Validate a Dispute Resolution Guide - International IDEASierra Leone: Political Parties Validate a Dispute Resolution Guide  International IDEA

Sierra Leone ranks as overall 7-1 favorite in KDFW Pool 5; Impel favored in Oaks Future - TwinSpiresSierra Leone ranks as overall 7-1 favorite in KDFW Pool 5; Impel favored in Oaks Future  TwinSpires

Joint external evaluation of IHR core capacities of Sierra Leone - World Health Organization (WHO)Joint external evaluation of IHR core capacities of Sierra Leone  World Health Organization (WHO)

Idris Elba on building a film school in Sierra Leone: 'We need to tell our own story' - The NationalIdris Elba on building a film school in Sierra Leone: 'We need to tell our own story'  The National

Call to action: HIV among adolescents in Sierra Leone - The LancetCall to action: HIV among adolescents in Sierra Leone  The Lancet

At 7-1, Sierra Leone tops Kentucky Derby Future Wager pool - Daily Racing FormAt 7-1, Sierra Leone tops Kentucky Derby Future Wager pool  Daily Racing Form

How Africa's first heat officer is protecting women in Sierra Leone - BBC.comHow Africa's first heat officer is protecting women in Sierra Leone  BBC.com

Sierra Leone's ex-president set to appear in court on treason charges - Financial TimesSierra Leone's ex-president set to appear in court on treason charges  Financial Times

Idris Elba plans to build eco-friendly city in Sierra Leone - MSNIdris Elba plans to build eco-friendly city in Sierra Leone  MSN

Sierra Leone Calls Sunday Attacks a Coup Attempt - Voice of America - VOA NewsSierra Leone Calls Sunday Attacks a Coup Attempt  Voice of America - VOA News

Six hospitals get reliable, life-saving power systems in Sierra Leone - SEforALLSix hospitals get reliable, life-saving power systems in Sierra Leone  SEforALL

UNAIDS appoints the First Lady of Sierra Leone as a champion for adolescent girls and young women - UNAIDSUNAIDS appoints the First Lady of Sierra Leone as a champion for adolescent girls and young women  UNAIDS

Home - Sierra Leone | The Netherlands and Sierra Leone - The Netherlands and YouHome - Sierra Leone | The Netherlands and Sierra Leone  The Netherlands and You

Chinese Ambassador to Sierra Leone Wang Qing Signed The Economic and Technical Cooperation Agreement ... - mfa.gov.cnChinese Ambassador to Sierra Leone Wang Qing Signed The Economic and Technical Cooperation Agreement ...  mfa.gov.cn

Sierra Leone Taps Fast Payment Systems to Promote Fast Progress with Financial Inclusion - World Bank GroupSierra Leone Taps Fast Payment Systems to Promote Fast Progress with Financial Inclusion  World Bank Group

Sierra Leone comes under pressure to outlaw FGM after three girls die - The BMJSierra Leone comes under pressure to outlaw FGM after three girls die  The BMJ

Sierra Leone election results: Julius Maada Bio leading Samura Kamara - BBC.comSierra Leone election results: Julius Maada Bio leading Samura Kamara  BBC.com

Meet Kadiatu “KK” Kamara Sierra Leone’s Only Female Surfer - Africa.comMeet Kadiatu “KK” Kamara Sierra Leone’s Only Female Surfer  Africa.com

Hafsatu Kamara: Sierra Leone sprinter on power of representation, Dakar 2026 & mental health - OlympicsHafsatu Kamara: Sierra Leone sprinter on power of representation, Dakar 2026 & mental health  Olympics

Sierra Leone imposes nationwide curfew after armed clashes in capital - The GuardianSierra Leone imposes nationwide curfew after armed clashes in capital  The Guardian

Sierra Leone: Promoting Information Integrity Through Media Literacy - International IDEASierra Leone: Promoting Information Integrity Through Media Literacy  International IDEA

Community-based social protection mechanisms in Africa's borderlands – Liberia and Sierra Leone case study - United Nations Development ProgrammeCommunity-based social protection mechanisms in Africa's borderlands – Liberia and Sierra Leone case study  United Nations Development Programme

Sierra Leone's ex-president named as suspect in foiled coup attempt: Reports - Anadolu AgencySierra Leone's ex-president named as suspect in foiled coup attempt: Reports  Anadolu Agency

Kush: what is this dangerous new west African drug that supposedly contains human bones? - The ConversationKush: what is this dangerous new west African drug that supposedly contains human bones?  The Conversation

Ex-Sierra Leone president Koroma to be questioned over ‘failed coup’ - Al Jazeera EnglishEx-Sierra Leone president Koroma to be questioned over ‘failed coup’  Al Jazeera English

Twenty killed in Sierra Leone attack on military barracks, army says - Al Jazeera EnglishTwenty killed in Sierra Leone attack on military barracks, army says  Al Jazeera English

Curfew declared in Sierra Leone after gunmen attacked its main military barracks - NPRCurfew declared in Sierra Leone after gunmen attacked its main military barracks  NPR

Chinese Ambassador to Sierra Leone Wang Qing Attends the 2023 Ambassador Scholarship Award Ceremony - MFA ChinaChinese Ambassador to Sierra Leone Wang Qing Attends the 2023 Ambassador Scholarship Award Ceremony  MFA China

Sierra Leone becomes latest country to join Fifa's Football for Schools programme - Africanews EnglishSierra Leone becomes latest country to join Fifa's Football for Schools programme  Africanews English

Sierra Leone's capital under threat from deforestation, UN report says - ReutersSierra Leone's capital under threat from deforestation, UN report says  Reuters

Sierra Leone imposes nationwide curfew after military barracks attacked - Al Jazeera EnglishSierra Leone imposes nationwide curfew after military barracks attacked  Al Jazeera English

Curfew eases in Sierra Leone after most leaders behind barrack attacks arrested - The Associated PressCurfew eases in Sierra Leone after most leaders behind barrack attacks arrested  The Associated Press

From Lunacy to Mental Health: Prioritizing mental health in Sierra Leone - Action Against HungerFrom Lunacy to Mental Health: Prioritizing mental health in Sierra Leone  Action Against Hunger

Preventing child trafficking through community bylaws in Sierra Leone - UGA Research News - UGA researchPreventing child trafficking through community bylaws in Sierra Leone - UGA Research News  UGA research

Sierra Leone hit by power cuts after Turkish power ship switches off supply - ReutersSierra Leone hit by power cuts after Turkish power ship switches off supply  Reuters

Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr - the tree-planting mayor of Sierra Leone's capital Freetown - BBCYvonne Aki-Sawyerr - the tree-planting mayor of Sierra Leone's capital Freetown  BBC

Sierra Leone president says calm restored, most leaders of barracks attack detained - ReutersSierra Leone president says calm restored, most leaders of barracks attack detained  Reuters

Idris Elba shares 'big dreams' to build futuristic eco-city in Sierra Leone and reveals reason behind innovative plans on ... - MSNIdris Elba shares 'big dreams' to build futuristic eco-city in Sierra Leone and reveals reason behind innovative plans on ...  MSN

Evaluating the impacts of a large-scale voluntary REDD+ project in Sierra Leone - Nature.comEvaluating the impacts of a large-scale voluntary REDD+ project in Sierra Leone  Nature.com

Helping pregnant women access timely healthcare in Sierra Leone - Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) InternationalHelping pregnant women access timely healthcare in Sierra Leone  Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) International

Mining sand for cash in Sierra Leone is costing the environment - chinadialogue oceanMining sand for cash in Sierra Leone is costing the environment  chinadialogue ocean

Idris Elba plans to build futuristic eco-city on island off coast of Africa - The TelegraphIdris Elba plans to build futuristic eco-city on island off coast of Africa  The Telegraph

Curfew Set in Sierra Leone After Gunmen Attacks - TIMECurfew Set in Sierra Leone After Gunmen Attacks  TIME

Sierra Leone prison breaks: Was it an attempted coup? - BBC.comSierra Leone prison breaks: Was it an attempted coup?  BBC.com

Risen Star Winner Sierra Leone 7-1 Favorite In Pool 5 Of Kentucky Derby Future Wager - Paulick ReportRisen Star Winner Sierra Leone 7-1 Favorite In Pool 5 Of Kentucky Derby Future Wager  Paulick Report

Is President Julius Maada Bio a patriotic leader or an enemy of the State? - Sierra Leone TelegraphIs President Julius Maada Bio a patriotic leader or an enemy of the State?  Sierra Leone Telegraph

Chinese Ambassador to Sierra Leone Wang Qing Attends the Launch Ceremony of Sierra Leone National Hepatitis ... - MFA ChinaChinese Ambassador to Sierra Leone Wang Qing Attends the Launch Ceremony of Sierra Leone National Hepatitis ...  MFA China

Sierra Leone attacks were a failed coup attempt, officials say - Al Jazeera EnglishSierra Leone attacks were a failed coup attempt, officials say  Al Jazeera English

Sierra Leone, Fierceness Favorites in KY Derby Future Wager #5 - The PressboxSierra Leone, Fierceness Favorites in KY Derby Future Wager #5  The Pressbox

Sierra Leone’s Bio re-elected as president, avoids run-off - Al Jazeera EnglishSierra Leone’s Bio re-elected as president, avoids run-off  Al Jazeera English