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Sierra Leone Highlights WASH Financing and Data Systems at World Water Week 2026

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Sierra Leone has highlighted the importance of strengthening national systems for tracking water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) financing as a critical means of accelerating progress towards Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6), which seeks to ensure the availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. Speaking during a session on monitoring SDG 6 […]

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Sierra Leone Minister Has High Expectations From Azerbaijan at COP29

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Azerbaijan has already taken on the responsibility of addressing humanitarian issues arising from climate disruptions, and I believe the country will continue to defend climate issues integrated with peace and security during COP29 Kenyeh Laura Barlay, Sierra Leone’s minister of Planning and Economic Development, believes that Azerbaijan will continue to defend climate issues integrated into

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The Man Championing Chimpanzee Conservation in Sierra Leone

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Bala Amarasekaran, the founder of Tacugama Sanctuary, has dedicated 30 years of his life to rescuing and protecting chimpanzees. Sierra Leone is home to one of the largest populations of chimpanzees in West Africa, yet the species remains critically endangered. As the head of the Tacugama Sanctuary, Bala Amarasekaran rescues chimpanzees, provides conservation education, and

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Authorities in Sierra Leone Concludes Search and Rescue Operations After Story Building Collapse

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On the evening of September 22nd, while the NDMA reasonably concluded that no individuals remained trapped in the rubble, search efforts continued on September 23rd and 24th, particularly on the third and fourth floors, which were used as storage areas The country’s National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) officially announced on Tuesday 24 September that it

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Sierra Leone’s Vice President Visits Survivors of Tragic Building Collapse, Calls for Swifter Enforcement of Standards

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Looking visibly emotional, VP Juldeh Jalloh reassured the victims of the government’s commitment to providing proper medical care Sierra Leone’s Vice President, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, today visited the site of the tragic seven-storey building collapse where several casualties have been reported, highlighting the importance of swiftly enforcing building standards, even if it requires the

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 Top 3 Diving Spots in Sierra Leone

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Divers here can encounter an array of fascinating fish, including parrotfish, angelfish, barracudas, and even the occasional shark. The islands also boast several shipwrecks, offering thrilling dive sites for more seasoned divers. With its breathtaking coastline, rich marine biodiversity, and clear, warm waters, Sierra Leone is quickly gaining attention as an exciting new destination for

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Infinity Power Signs MoU With Sierra Leone

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Infinity Power will collaborate closely with the Ministry of Energy to conduct feasibility studies, secure necessary permits, and finalize Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) with the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA). Infinity Power and the Government of Sierra Leone represented by the Ministry of Energy have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop

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More Abuses at Socfin Plantations in Sierra Leone, Cameroon

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The investigators found pollution of rivers, lakes and lagoons in both Sierra Leone and Cameroon that they said could be linked to the company’s activities. In Sierra Leone, they also reported that the company doesn’t always apply measures to mitigate air pollution as proposed in the environmental, social and health impact assessment carried out when the plantation

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