Tagged as: Sierra Leone

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Promoting Sustainable Agriculture in Sierra Leone

Introduction Sustainable agriculture is essential for ensuring food security, environmental conservation, and economic growth. In Sierra Leone, promoting sustainable agricultural practices can address various challenges and foster development. This article explores the importance of sustainable agriculture, current initiatives, and recommendations for further promotion.   The Importance of Sustainable Agriculture Sustainable

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Entrepreneurship: Fostering Youth Entrepreneurship in Sierra Leone

Introduction Youth entrepreneurship is a powerful driver of economic growth and innovation. In Sierra Leone, fostering youth entrepreneurship can address high unemployment rates and promote sustainable development. This article explores the importance of youth entrepreneurship, current initiatives, and recommendations for further support.   The Importance of Youth Entrepreneurship Youth entrepreneurship

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New Drug emerges in Sierra Leone amid Kush Crackdown

Introduction As authorities target kush crisis in Sierra Leone, a new substance known as ecstasy has surfaced, raising fresh concerns. Kush has triggered hundreds of deaths and psychiatrically damaged scores of users in Sierra Leone, prompting the country’s president, Dr. Julius Maada Bio, to declare a national emergency on substance

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The Capital city of Sierra Leone flooded

Climate Crisis: Freetown in the Raining Season

Introduction Freetown, the capital city of Sierra Leone,  is squeezed between hilltops and the peninsular mountains on the West African coastline, with approximately 1.2 million population. It experiences above 3,500mm annual downpours of rains from May to October, stalling businesses and endangering livelihoods. But most times, due to climatic fluctuations,

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Sierra Leone Culture

Introduction Sierra Leone’s culture is diverse; this is as a result of the large number of ethnic groups living in the country. The diversity of these ethnic groups and distinct cultures contribute to the richness of Sierra Leonean culture. In this article, the definition of culture, Sierra Leone culture, the

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THE BEAUTY OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION IN TACUGAMA, SIERRA LEONE

Introduction Sierra Leone, a nation rich in biodiversity, faces numerous environmental challenges. However, it stands out as a beacon of hope for wildlife conservation, particularly through initiatives like the Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Tacugama’s Mission Established in 1995, Tacugama is committed to rescuing and rehabilitating orphaned and abandoned chimpanzees. This sanctuary

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FLOODING IN THE CAPITAL OF SIERRA LEONE: ANOTHER FLOODING SEASON FOR FREETOWN?

Introduction Flooding is a disaster that has been affecting nations of the world. Freetown the Capital of Sierra Leone has been normalized to this feat. The city is built with a British-colonial-style structure with its narrow roads and shallow drainages. Also, the city is surrounded by a peninsula with rich

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Preserving Traditional Music in Sierra Leone

Introduction:  Traditional music is an integral part of Sierra Leone’s cultural heritage. Preserving and promoting this music is essential for maintaining the country’s cultural identity and fostering social cohesion. This article explores the importance of traditional music, current initiatives, and recommendations for further preservation. The Importance of Traditional Music: Traditional

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AS SYNTHETIC DRUGS FLOOD OUR STREETS MORE SIERRA LEONEAN YOUTHS DROP OUT OF SCHOOL

Introduction Sierra Leone, a small country on the West Coast of Africa, blessed with immeasurable precious minerals and entrancing beaches is battling a drug epidemic that is ravaging the nation’s human capital and blurring the potential of thousands of youths on whose shoulders the future of the country rests. On

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