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Sierra Leone: Children Break Rocks to Pay for School
UNIRIN, 18 March 2013
Thousands of children in Sierra Leone are paying for their own education or helping their families make ends meet by working as rock-breakers for the country's construction… Read more »
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Sierra Leone: 'More Girls in Schools Mean Better Families, Better Communities and a Better Nation', President Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma
Sierra Leone Government, 13 June 2012
His Excellency Dr Ernest Bai Koroma has reaffirmed government's commitment to ensuring quality education in Sierra Leone. He made this statement at the official launching of the… Read more »
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Sierra Leone: Sand-Mining Threatens Homes and Livelihoods
UNIRIN, 1 February 2013
Round-the-clock sand-mining on beaches within a few kilometres of Sierra Leone's capital Freetown is having a devastating effect on the coastline, destroying property, and damaging… Read more »
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Sierra Leone: 'We Will Do More for Prosperity' - President
Sierra Leone Government, 23 December 2012
Makeni, Northern Province, Sierra Leone, 22nd December, 2012; His Excellency Dr Ernest Bai Koroma has reiterated his commitment to continue to strengthen local councils all across… Read more »
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Sierra Leone: 80 Percent Sierra Leoneans Still Going Hungry - FAO Country Director
Concord, 22 October 2012
Country Director of the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) yesterday informed newsmen at the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Security conference room that about… Read more »
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Sierra Leone: Nine Year Old Charcoal Seller Says 'Living in the City Is Difficult'
Concord, 1 October 2012
Living on the streets of Freetown for a less fortunate child who survives by selling charcoal for his daily sustenance is a daunting task, says 9-year old Lamin Sankoh who told… Read more »