Sierra Leone

Coated in hope and penury: The story of Sierra Leone’s artisan miners
Artisanal miners in the West African state are struggling for crumbs in the $250m annual diamond industry.
Published On 19 Apr 2022
In Sierra Leone’s swamps, female farmers make profits and peace
After conflict with mining companies, some female farmers have adapted to work on an overlooked yet abundant ecosystem.
Published On 12 Feb 2022
AFCON: Underdogs Sierra Leone hold reigning champions Algeria
Algeria begin their Africa Cup of Nations title defence with an underwhelming 0-0 against Sierra Leona in Douala.
Published On 11 Jan 2022
Death toll in Freetown fuel tanker explosion rises to 131
Dozens of wounded people still being treated at hospitals, with 19 still in a critical condition, authorities say.
Published On 10 Nov 2021

Sierra Leone declares three days of mourning as the death toll from a fuel tanker explosion rises to 101.

Fuel tanker exploded after a collision in Freetown, killing dozens and injuring at least 100 people.

Sierra Leoneans are dealing with untreated collective trauma. What can be done to help them heal?

The West African nation is the 23rd country on the continent and the 110th worldwide to end capital punishment.

In Sierra Leone, the Radio Teaching Programme is helping children access education during disease outbreaks and beyond.

Lawmakers vote to repeal the death penalty more than 20 years after the country’s last execution.

WHO officials said a readiness assessment for Guinea’s neighbours showed gaps in their preparedness for Ebola outbreak.

This is the fourth in The Take’s ’20 in 2020′ series – a global generation coming of age in an unprecedented year.

The president of Sierra Leone discusses how his country is recovering from years of conflict and government corruption.

Four women share their stories of hardship and survival in Sierra Leone, where falling pregnant can mean risking death.

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