Sierra Leone Chimpanzee Sanctuary Reopens After Deforestation Protest

A world-famous sanctuary for orphaned chimpanzees in Sierra Leone has reopened to the public, ending a five-month closure in protest at the dangers of deforestation, the reserve told AFP on Monday.
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Sierra Leone assumes presidency of UN Security Council for November

Country’s UN envoy says 'presidency will pull transparency, inclusivity and efficiency, working to build consensus and in ...

‘We are more than blood diamonds and Ebola’: Sierra Leone seeks investment in a post-aid world

Sierra Leone seeks investment in a post-aid world - INTERVIEW: The chief minister of Sierra Leone tells Nick Ferris why he ...
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HRW report condemns obstetric violence in Sierra Leone

Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Monday released a report documenting widespread obstetric violence faced by women giving birth in public healthcare facilities in Sierra Leone.  In its 80-page report, ...
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Obstetric Violence Deadly for Sierra Leone Women, Newborns

Women giving birth in public hospitals in Sierra Leone who are unable to pay informal fees face dangerous neglect and abuse by health care providers, in some cases leading to the deaths of women ...
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Sierra Leone seeks to benefit from Qatar's social development expertise: Social Welfare Minister

Minister of Social Welfare in Sierra Leone, HE Melrose Karminty, has heaped praise on the significant strides the State of Qatar has ...