Sierra Leone

Country Sierra Leone
Capital Freetown
Continent Africa
Currency Leone(SLL)
Languages English, Temne, Mende & Krio

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Introduction

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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Photo purported to be Sierra Leone’s “Lungi Bridge,” U.S. lake - Dubawa - DubawaPhoto purported to be Sierra Leone’s “Lungi Bridge,” U.S. lake - Dubawa  Dubawa

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 secures US backing for LNG import plan - Upstream OnlineSierra Leone secures US backing for LNG import plan  Upstream Online

Sierra Leone Stakes Next Oil Frontier Claim - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comSierra Leone Stakes Next Oil Frontier Claim  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

Russia’s African mission eyes 40,000t quota in Sierra Leone - Undercurrent NewsRussia’s African mission eyes 40,000t quota in Sierra Leone  Undercurrent News

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

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

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

Out of Africa and back, the journey of goombay is a path home - AeonOut of Africa and back, the journey of goombay is a path home  Aeon

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

Opinion | The West African Girls Leading a Quiet Revolution - The New York TimesOpinion | The West African Girls Leading a Quiet Revolution  The New York Times

Blood diamonds to boardrooms: Sierra Leone turn the corner with Türkiye partnership - TRT GlobalBlood diamonds to boardrooms: Sierra Leone turn the corner with Türkiye partnership  TRT Global

Why India is taking its anti-terror message to Sierra Leone and Liberia - MoneycontrolWhy India is taking its anti-terror message to Sierra Leone and Liberia  Moneycontrol

From Curiosity to Commitment: What Joanne Dewar Learned Running the Sierra Leone Marathon with Street Child - The Fintech TimesFrom Curiosity to Commitment: What Joanne Dewar Learned Running the Sierra Leone Marathon with Street Child  The Fintech Times

Skyrocketing mpox outbreak in Sierra Leone raises fears of wider spread - nature.comSkyrocketing mpox outbreak in Sierra Leone raises fears of wider spread  nature.com

Bowled Over by Progress: Sierra Leone Plans Four New International Cricket Grounds - Emerging CricketBowled Over by Progress: Sierra Leone Plans Four New International Cricket Grounds  Emerging Cricket

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

Air Sierra Leone suspends Lagos route for jet maintenance - ch-aviationAir Sierra Leone suspends Lagos route for jet maintenance  ch-aviation

Traditional Chinese medicine training program launched in Sierra Leone - XinhuaTraditional Chinese medicine training program launched in Sierra Leone  Xinhua

Mindframe Takes Major Step Forward, Defeats Sierra Leone in the Stephen Foster Stakes - Turf DiarioMindframe Takes Major Step Forward, Defeats Sierra Leone in the Stephen Foster Stakes  Turf Diario

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

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

Church’s Strengthening Families Conference takes place in Sierra Leone - Church NewsChurch’s Strengthening Families Conference takes place in Sierra Leone  Church News

Teens unable to walk, mothers with rash-covered babies: Kush is ruining lives - and made with ingredients shipped from the UK - Sky NewsTeens unable to walk, mothers with rash-covered babies: Kush is ruining lives - and made with ingredients shipped from the UK  Sky News

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

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

UNDP launches support for Sierra Leone’s sovereign credit rating journey - United Nations Development ProgrammeUNDP launches support for Sierra Leone’s sovereign credit rating journey  United Nations Development Programme

How Sierra Leone's Youth Got Hooked On Deadly "Kush" Drug - allAfrica.comHow Sierra Leone's Youth Got Hooked On Deadly "Kush" Drug  allAfrica.com

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

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

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

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 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

Kazakhstan Intensifies Cooperation with Sierra Leone - The Astana TimesKazakhstan Intensifies Cooperation with Sierra Leone  The Astana Times

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

Why Is Sierra Leone on the U.S. Travel Ban List in 2025—And What Does the Data Really Say About This West African Nation? - Travel And Tour WorldWhy Is Sierra Leone on the U.S. Travel Ban List in 2025—And What Does the Data Really Say About This West African Nation?  Travel And Tour World

Bilateral meeting with H.E. Julius Maada Bio, President of Sierra Leone - Food and Agriculture OrganizationBilateral meeting with H.E. Julius Maada Bio, President of Sierra Leone  Food and Agriculture Organization

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

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

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

Sierra Leoneans decry U.S. travel ban as violation of rights, freedoms - XinhuaSierra Leoneans decry U.S. travel ban as violation of rights, freedoms  Xinhua

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

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: new investment to enhance livestock production for food security and encourage meat consumption for nutrition - Food and Agriculture OrganizationSierra Leone: new investment to enhance livestock production for food security and encourage meat consumption for nutrition  Food and Agriculture Organization

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

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: new anti-terrorism bill exposes journalists to heavy, unjust prison sentences - Reporters sans frontièresSierra Leone: new anti-terrorism bill exposes journalists to heavy, unjust prison sentences  Reporters sans frontières

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

Sierra Leone bolters mpox response: WHO leads groundbreaking genomic surveillance and bioinformatics training - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaSierra Leone bolters mpox response: WHO leads groundbreaking genomic surveillance and bioinformatics training  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

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

WHO collaborates with media managers in the fight against mpox in Sierra Leone - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaWHO collaborates with media managers in the fight against mpox in Sierra Leone  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

Ambassador of the Republic of Sierra Leone paid a courtesy call on AUC Chairperson - African UnionAmbassador of the Republic of Sierra Leone paid a courtesy call on AUC Chairperson  African Union

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

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

Sierra Leone: 'Smoking to Survive' - How Sierra Leone's Youth Got Hooked On Kush - allAfrica.comSierra Leone: 'Smoking to Survive' - How Sierra Leone's Youth Got Hooked On Kush  allAfrica.com

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

After Sierra Leone, Liberia Observes Silence In Memory Of Pahalgam During All-Party Team's Visit - News18After Sierra Leone, Liberia Observes Silence In Memory Of Pahalgam During All-Party Team's Visit  News18

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 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: 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

After Sierra Leone's President Took Office, His Wife and Her Family Went Real Estate Shopping - Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project | OCCRPAfter Sierra Leone's President Took Office, His Wife and Her Family Went Real Estate Shopping  Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project | OCCRP

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 battles intense mpox activity as Ethiopia reports first death - CIDRAPSierra Leone battles intense mpox activity as Ethiopia reports first death  CIDRAP

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

Every time India initiated peace talks, Pakistan backstabbed with terror attacks: All-party delegation in Sierra Leone - The StatesmanEvery time India initiated peace talks, Pakistan backstabbed with terror attacks: All-party delegation in Sierra Leone  The Statesman

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

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

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

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

'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

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

Complementing the knowledge and skills of the medical staff in Sierra Leone - MSFComplementing the knowledge and skills of the medical staff in Sierra Leone  MSF

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 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

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

Tiverton engineer backs Sierra Leone anti-virus drive amid Mpox surge - Devon LiveTiverton engineer backs Sierra Leone anti-virus drive amid Mpox surge  Devon Live

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 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

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

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

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

Mindframe Turns Back Sierra Leone in Stephen Foster Showdown - Racing DudesMindframe Turns Back Sierra Leone in Stephen Foster Showdown  Racing Dudes

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

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

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

African Development Bank Celebrates Success of 2020-2024 Sierra Leone Strategy, Board Approves Ambitious 2025-2030 Framework - African Development Bank GroupAfrican Development Bank Celebrates Success of 2020-2024 Sierra Leone Strategy, Board Approves Ambitious 2025-2030 Framework  African Development Bank Group

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

Leading with purpose: Shaping the future in Sierra Leone - CARELeading with purpose: Shaping the future in Sierra Leone  CARE

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

Sierra Leone: Freedom in the World 2025 Country Report - Freedom HouseSierra Leone: Freedom in the World 2025 Country Report  Freedom House

Mystik Dan, Sierra Leone set for showdown in richest Stephen Foster ever - WDRBMystik Dan, Sierra Leone set for showdown in richest Stephen Foster ever  WDRB