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Sierra Leone declared an emergency over a powerful synthetic drug but women were left behind
A year ago, Sierra Leone's government declared a public health emergency over the cheap synthetic drug called kush FREETOWN, Sierra Leone -- At a vast landfill in Sierra Leone 's capital of ...
Sheku Kanneh-Mason on discovering his mother’s homeland — and the music he’s ‘obsessed’ with
The superstar cellist has a string of recordings, a royal wedding and memoir to his name — next stop, Sierra Leone ...
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International Institute for Environment and Development6d
Adequate housing for all: bridging the gap in Sierra Leone
In Sierra Leone, rapid urbanisation and lack of capacity has led to the expansion of informal settlements that often lack access to basic services. The high cost of land and construction, along with ...
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Freetown benefits from new C40 Cities’ air Quality and heat-health resilience initiative
Air pollution costs the global economy $225 billion annually in lost labour, with experts warning that without urgent action, outdoor air ...
Sierra Leone declared emergency over synthetic drug but women left behind
At a vast landfill in Sierra Leone’s capital of Freetown, smoke billows over decades of decomposing waste. Zainab sits there, squinting through the soot. It is her usual spot for buying kush, a cheap ...
Sierra Leone declared an emergency over a powerful synthetic drug but women were left behind
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (AP) — At a vast landfill in Sierra Leone ‘s capital of Freetown, smoke billows over decades of ...
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Sierra Leone declared an emergency over a powerful synthetic drug but women were left behind
Zainab Sakoteh sits in the Kingtom landfill in Freetown, Sierra Leone, Thursday, March 13, 2025, a place she frequents to meet the cartel that provide her with Kush. (AP Photo/Caitlin Kelly) ...