After a Devastating Mudslide, Sierra Leone’s Women Work to Rebuild
A new initiative—looking to equalize the gender gap in the workforce—calls for hiring an equal number of men and women to help restore a shattered mountainside.
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Viewfinder: A Chinese Honor Guard Greets the President of Sierra Leone
Female members of the Chinese People's Liberation Army honor guard wait to greet Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio during a welcome ceremony in the Great Hall of the People on August 30th, 2018, in Beijing, China.
Sierra Leone’s Blockchain Election That Wasn’t
A slew of stories about the use of blockchain to ensure election security don't reflect the reality on the ground.
Viewfinder: Polling Stations for General Elections in Sierra Leone
A man casts his ballot for the general elections, on March 7th, 2018, at a polling station in Freetown, Sierra Leone.
Sierra Leone Is Much More Than Just Ebola
So why have we stopped reading and writing about it since the outbreak? By Mariatu Santiago (Photo: Carl…
How Should War-Torn Countries Go About the Reconciliation Process?
A study in Sierra Leone finds reconciliation events boost trust and community, but it comes at a psychological…
To Be Gay and African Should Not Be a Crime
Time for African leaders to heed President Obama’s urgent call on gay rights.
Did Fear-Mongering Make Ebola’s Impact Worse?
While it's clear that many overestimated Ebola's impact, it's hard to draw a direct line from fearful predictions to economic loss.