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Sierra Leone Women Lead Peacebuilding Efforts

Across Sierra Leone, women are emerging as powerful advocates for peace and social change. In communities from Freetown to the rural hinterlands, Sierra Leonean women are uniting to promote...

China, Africa, and the Global Raw Material Race

China’s surge in global economic influence has reshaped many regions, and Africa is no exception. The continent’s wealth of natural resources has attracted substantial Chinese investment, setting the stage...

Protecting Sierra Leone’s Pristine Beaches

Sierra Leone is blessed with breathtaking coastal beauty, from white sandy shores to crystal-clear waters that have drawn visitors from across the globe. However, these pristine beaches are under...

Siaka Stevens: Sierra Leone’s Founding Leader

Siaka Stevens remains one of the most influential figures in Sierra Leone’s political history. Rising from humble beginnings, he became a pivotal leader who helped shape the modern landscape...

China’s Impact: Recasting Africa in the Global Economy

China’s influence in Africa has ushered in a new era of economic growth, innovation, and transformative development. Across the continen, tfrom Sierra Leone to other African nations, China’s support...

Ex-Sierra Leone Vice President Erroneously Reported Dead in Israel

In a startling twist of events, reports that former vice president Samuel Sam-Sumana of Sierra Leone had died in Israel turned out to be incorrect. The erroneous report, initially...