Sierra Leone faces a maternal health crisis, evidenced by a staggering maternal mortality rate (MMR) of 1,360 deaths per 100,000 live births, the highest in the world. This distressing...
Sierra Leone is a country of remarkable biodiversity, boasting a rich tapestry of ecosystems that includes rainforests, savannas, mangroves, and coastal wetlands, home to over 6,000 plant species, 300...
The Bonthe District of Sierra Leone has a long history of rutile mining, dating back to the late 1960s. This mineral extraction has positioned Sierra Leone as a key...
Hannah Deen, the Chairlady of the Malen Affected Landowners Association (MALOA), shared her experiences and concerns during an interview in Pujehun, where she was born and raised. At 65...
In an interview at New England in Freetown, Dr. Harold Thomas, a public health expert, highlighted the detrimental impact of misinformation and disinformation propagated through media and social media...
The Climate Investment Funds (CIF) has announced a significant commitment of $350 million in financing and support for nature-based solutions across nine countries as part of its Nature, People,...
The land leased by Socfin affects between 27 and 30 villages, encompassing about 120 land-owning families. Upon signing the lease in March 2011, Socfin committed to full compensation for...
ZoodLabs, renowned for providing high-speed internet services through its wireless broadband network in Freetown, had previously committed to delivering efficient internet connectivity across Sierra Leone. This commitment was prominently...
As the investigation into the Mineral Wealth Fund affair continues to unfold, new revelations have emerged about Igor Siberud, the controversial figure at the center of a scandal that...
Freetown, Sierra Leone—in a proactive move to safeguard lives and property, the Ministry of Lands has initiated a demolition campaign targeting disaster-prone areas across the country. This decisive action...