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All posts tagged "Sierra Leone"

Politics & Governance8 years ago

Sierra Leone takes welcome leap on rape: but next steps are crucial

Sierra Leone has declared a national emergency to combat rape and sexual violence.
Politics & Governance8 years ago

“Hands off our girls”: Sierra Leone declares rape a national emergency

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio is fighting to end the culture of “indifference” and impunity surrounding rape and sexual violence by declaring it a national...
Politics & Governance8 years ago

Sierra Leone: Pres Julius Bio leads anti-corruption drive

Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio is fervently leading the country's anti-corruption drive. Bio launched three Commissions of Inquiry, investigating malpractice in the government between 2000...
Arts & Culture8 years ago

Akon’s latest project to help light up Sierra Leone

Senegalese-American singer and philanthropist Aliaume Damala Badara, aka Akon, has promised 5 000 solar-powered streetlights and 2 500 traffic lights to support Sierra Leone’s electrification agenda.
Opinion & Analysis9 years ago

Nigerian economist Tony Elumelu donates $500,000 to Sierra Leone

Tony Elumelu, chairman of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) and founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation donated $500,000 to Sierra Leone following the mudslide disaster....

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