Sierra Leone

Flag of Sierra Leone Sierra Leone (Listeni/sɪˈɛərə lɪˈoʊnɪ/ or /lɪˈoʊn/), officially the Republic of Sierra Leone, is a country in West Africa that is bordered by Guinea to the northeast, Liberia to the southeast, and the Atlantic Ocean to the southwest. Sierra Leone is a Constitutional Republic with a directly elected president and a Unicameral Legislature. The country has a tropical climate, with a diverse environment ranging from savannah to rainforests. The country covers a total area of 71,740 km2 (27,699 sq mi) and with an estimated population of 6 million (2011 United Nations estimate).

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Crisis, conflict, security

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Food, water, land and health

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  • The DHS Program provides decision makers and program managers with the information necessary to plan, monitor and evaluate population, health, and nutrition programs.USAID Democratic and Health Surveys
  • UNAIDS is leading the global effort to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 as part of the Sustainable Development Goals.UN Aids
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  • The UN World Health Organisation regional offices in Africa. WHO Regional Offices in Africa

News about Sierra Leone

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04/19/2024 - 06:49
[The Conversation Africa] In Sierra Leone almost 59% of the...
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04/18/2024 - 17:01
[Concord] The Acting Chief Justice of Sierra Leone, Hon. Justice...
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04/18/2024 - 15:15
For villagers in remote areas in Sierra Leone it takes a lot of time...
04/17/2024 - 11:52
[New Republic] Monrovia -- With the recent signing of the Resolution...
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04/13/2024 - 09:13
DAKAR, Senegal — Soaring prices have helped fuel a food crisis in...
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