Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone launches re-denominated currency to strengthen value
Critics and the opposition say the re-denomination of the leone is confusing and adds no value.
Published On 1 Jul 2022
WHO to get monkeypox tests for Africa, as new cases reported
Preparations for vaccination against monkeypox begin in Africa as it reported 1,597 cases and 66 deaths in 2022 so far.
Published On 16 Jun 2022
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

Algeria begin their Africa Cup of Nations title defence with an underwhelming 0-0 against Sierra Leona in Douala.

Dozens of wounded people still being treated at hospitals, with 19 still in a critical condition, authorities say.

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.

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