US grants Sierra Leone $480M to boost electricity access
Currently, only about 30% of the country has access to electricity, with rural access plummeting to below 5%
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Sierra Leone court sentences soldiers to long jail terms for failed coup
In July, 11 civilians, along with police and prison officers, were also jailed for their participation in the insurrection
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Sierra Leone psychiatrist transforms mental health care
A young doctor’s unwavering commitment to transforming Sierra Leone’s mental health landscape, from battling stigma to building a world-class psychiatric hospital.
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Sierra Leonean sanctioned for alleged migrant smuggling ring
The ring provided false documents, transport, and border crossing advice.
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Bomb plot, drugs found in Sierra Leone
A joint operation in Sierra Leone led to the arrest of 7 individuals suspected of plotting a bomb attack.
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Sierra Leone celebrates ban on child marriage
Under the new legislation, anyone involved in marrying off a girl under the age of 18 faces a minimum 15-year jail term
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Sierra Leone outlaws child marriage: Up to 15 years in jail
The parliament has passed a historic law banning child marriage.
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Russia’s Lavrov announces new embassy in Sierra Leone
The discussions delve into potential solutions for Sierra Leone’s energy crisis, with nuclear power emerging as a possible option.
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Sierra Leone destroys $200,000 of narcotics in drug response
Sierra Leone authorities burned $200,000 worth of narcotic drugs, including kush, two weeks after declaring drug abuse a national emergency.
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Sierra Leone declares drug abuse a national emergency
To combat this issue, a comprehensive task force comprising government agencies and NGOs has been established
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