Sierra Leone — At 5 a.m., as the horizon brightens and waves start to subside, more than a dozen wooden canoes along the shoreline between the settlements of Mahera Beach and Banda in northern Sierra Leone set off into the ocean. Each canoe casts a net, one end tied to a pole on the beach, […]
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The Sierra Leone Connectivity and Agricultural Market Infrastructure Project (CAMIP) will support all-season connectivity and access to jobs, markets, and services, particularly in rural areas where the lack of infrastructure has been a major barrier to economic development. The World Bank Board today approved a $74 million International Development Association (IDA) grant to enhance climate-resilient transport connectivity
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As our boat slowly approached the quiet shores of the uninhabited island, it was hard to shake the feeling of being transported back into a dark chapter of history. Stepping onshore, I could see this was a place forgotten by time; its ancient structures had decayed over two centuries of tropical rain and neglect. Escorted
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In late April 2024, the Government of Sierra Leone, with support from WHO and other partners, launched its first-ever malaria vaccination campaign. The introduction of 550,000 doses of the RTS,S malaria vaccine marks a pivotal moment in the fight against malaria in the country. Sierra Leone has one of the highest malaria burdens in the
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On the west side of the continent of Africa, close to the Atlantic Ocean are 2 countries: Sierra Leone and Guinea. Famous for their natural resources, including diamonds, these African nations are also starting to make a name for themselves in other areas. In fact, startups in both of these countries have started innovating to help
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov recently hosted his counterpart from Sierra Leone, Timothy Kabba, in Moscow for discussions aimed at enhancing bilateral ties. During the meeting, Kabba extended congratulations to Russian President Vladimir Putin on his reelection victory and subsequent inauguration. “Today I am very pleased to be here to help deepen and strengthen cooperation
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“Sierra Leone’s vision for a sustainable energy future is becoming a reality,” said DCEO Biswal. “DFC is proud to support the country’s first, large, utility-scale, independent power project and lay the foundation for reliable and affordable electricity in Sierra Leone.” The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation’s (DFC) Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DCEO) Nisha Biswal and Chief
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Sierra Leone’s Foreign Minister said his country has been experiencing an energy crisis and welcomed Russia’s investments in the energy sector. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said that Moscow and Sierra Leone were mulling cooperation in peaceful nuclear energy, including the possibility of the construction of a nuclear power plant in the West African
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The government of Sierra Leone has instructed ASX-listed Sierra Rutile to recommence mining activities in Area 1 by the end of the month. The government of Sierra Leone has instructed ASX-listed Sierra Rutile to recommence mining activities in Area 1 by the end of the month. The government views Sierra Rutile’s suspension of mining at Area 1 as a violation of
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Sierra Leone has launched the country’s first-ever National Strategic Tourism Plan. The landmark project, in collaboration with the World Bank Sierra Leone Economic Diversification Project (SLEDP), was launched by Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, vice president, on behalf of Julius Maada Bio, president of Sierra Leone. The event drew government officials, parliamentarians, the mayor, and international partners, underscoring
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