EPA Hosts Plastic Treaty Dialogue in Freetown

In its mission to ensure a safe environment in Sierra Leone, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) organized a Plastic Treaty Dialogue. The event gathered government officials, recyclers, development partners, civil society, and non-governmental organizations to discuss and evaluate options that represent Sierra Leone’s stance for the upcoming global negotiation session, aligned with the outcomes from…

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Harsh penalties for homosexuality in Burkina Faso

In Burkina Faso, the military junta led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré has recently endorsed a revised family code that includes stringent measures against homosexuality. This decision places Burkina Faso among the majority of African nations, with 22 out of 54 countries criminalizing same-sex relationships, often carrying severe penalties such as death or lengthy imprisonment in…

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Human Trafficking in Sierra Leone: Challenges and Efforts

By: Fatima Muhammad Human trafficking remains a serious issue in Sierra Leone, often involving the exploitation of children and women for forced labor, domestic servitude, and sexual exploitation. Contributing factors include widespread poverty, lack of educational opportunities, and the aftermath of the civil war, which has left many vulnerable. Efforts to combat human trafficking in…

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President Bio Launches Feed Salone One-Year Report on World Food Day

On World Food Day, President Julius Maada Bio marked the first anniversary of the Feed Salone Project by launching its One-Year Report, showcasing the initiative’s achievements in combating food insecurity in Sierra Leone. The launch took place in Kailahun District, featuring cultural displays and exhibitions of local agricultural products. Farmers proudly displayed their harvests, reflecting…

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