On Friday morning, as Sierra Leone marked Eid al-Fitr, I watched what I have watched every year of my life: thousands of Muslims streaming into open fields across Freetown, Bo, Kenema and Makeni, laying their prayer mats on dusty ground beneath a furious March sun. They came to pray. They stayed for hours to hear the imam deliver the khutbah. …
Environment
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When Power Turns to Fire: The State House Blaze and Sierra Leone’s Electrical Safety Crisis
by Sierraeyeby SierraeyeOn 13th April 2025, a devastating fire tore through State House in Freetown, leaving the third…
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Sierra Leone’s agribusiness sector is both a cornerstone of its economy and a pathway to sustainable…
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Sierra Leone’s Green Economy: Challenges and Opportunities for a Sustainable Future
by Sierraeyeby SierraeyeAs Sierra Leone charts a path toward sustainable development, the focus is turning to the country’s…
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In the small coastal communities of Goderich and Tombo, Sierra Leone, fishermen watch in dismay as…
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On 8th October 2024, #Freetown Mayor @yakisawyerr presented the Freetown Cable Car Feasibility Study to Vice…
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Wata for Wata: Unveiling Struggles and Empowerment in Sierra Leone’s Quest for Water Access
by Sierraeyeby SierraeyePeering into the daily lives of Freetown’s suburban residents, the struggle for water access might seem…
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Sierra Leone’s Impending Elections: The Urgent Need for Environmental Action
by Sierraeyeby SierraeyeRecently, Djibouti took a bold and much-needed step to improve their water supplies and enhance livelihood…
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His Excellency the President of Sierra Leone State House (or anywhere on the campaign trail) Freetown…
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Although Sierra Leone is located in the tropics and receives ample rainfall, water remains one of…
