r/SierraLeone • • 21h ago

Sand becomes more valuable, Sierra Leone’s Mahera Coast grows more vulnerable

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I saw this news article, and it's truly sad. The lack of knowledge, combined with the obvious hardships these people face on a daily basis, has forced them to resort to such measures. Unfortunately, sand taken directly from the beach is neither suitable nor safe for building and construction purposes.


r/SierraLeone • • 1d ago

Q & A If you could build or fix one thing in Salone🇸🇱, what would it be?

9 Upvotes

Una Kushe!!

So I'm an engineer in Freetown, and I keep asking myself this question, so I wanted to ask all of you.

Mine: waste management along our coast. I've seen how plastic and drainage problems pile up in coastal communities, and how much it affects health, flooding, and livelihoods. A proper system for collecting, sorting, and recycling would change a lot.

Drop your idea, and tell us:

  1. What you'd build or fix

  2. Where (your town or neighborhood)

  3. Where are you now? (Salone or abroad)

Note: Diaspora and home-based folks, I'd love to see who is thinking about the same things. Maybe some of these ideas can turn into real conversations and real projects. 🇸🇱

Una tell me wetin una go do! 👇


r/SierraLeone • • 1d ago

Photo/Video One More Acre in Sierra Leone: Land and House Update

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r/SierraLeone • • 2d ago

Q & A Why don't Sierra Leoneans online use other social media site?

8 Upvotes

Most Sierra Leoneans online only use social media sites from Meta( Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram). I was surprised to find this community here. Like you hardly see us engaging in global conversations on other platforms like X, discord etc


r/SierraLeone • • 2d ago

Earthquake tremors felt in SL

9 Upvotes

Earthquake tremors felt in SL

People felt some shakening but nothing did collapse

Should we be calm or maybe prepare for something else?

Experts please respond


r/SierraLeone • • 3d ago

Freetown hookups sub reddit

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r/SierraLeone • • 4d ago

I tested different Cafés in Sierra Leone to see which one makes the BEST cappuccino

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29 Upvotes

https://youtu.be/F_Jfh2U-Vuw?si=ldzVq7l32sA99RIP

I tested different Cafés in SL to see which one makes the BEST cappuccino

The vlog is officially up!!!

Don't forget to watch, like, comment, and SHARE 💕


r/SierraLeone • • 5d ago

Culture The Homophobia in this country is disgusting

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I don't usually come on here to say this, but today it feels heavy on my heart. As a Straight Sierra Leonean woman, it really disgusts me how homophobic our country is and West Africa in general (I was also seeing hateful comments from other West Africans)

I honestly don’t understand why some people get so offended by (LGBTQ+) people. Truly why does two consenting adults living their honest life bother us much? How does their existence make us so uncomfortable that we feel the need to throw slurs, make hateful comments, or even go as far as murder? Homophobia should never be tolerated. Not the insults, not the “jokes,” not the violence , nothing.

People are losing their lives because of pure hatred. We have become so hateful, it’s disgusting. And it’s crazy because thousands of Sierra Leoneans are struggling with poverty, hunger, unemployment, failing education system every day yet somehow LGBtQ people are constantly treated as if they are our biggest problem. We are focused on the wrong thing. We need to do better.


r/SierraLeone • • 5d ago

General Sierra Leone

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Sierra Leone is a country in West Africa that gained independence from the United Kingdom on April 27, 1961. Its capital and largest city is Freetown, founded in 1787 as a settlement for freed Black people. The country’s name means “Lion Mountains,” inspired by its mountainous coastline. Sierra Leone is known for its rich cultural diversity, natural resources, and beautiful beaches. Its national flag features three horizontal stripes: green, white, and blue, representing agriculture and natural resources, unity and justice, and the sea and Freetown’s natural harbor.


r/SierraLeone • • 5d ago

Q & A I have a collection of foreign currencies. Can I buy anything with this in Sierra Leone?

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r/SierraLeone • • 6d ago

News EU cuts aid to Sierra Leone over its help to convicted cocaine kingpin, Netherlands says

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r/SierraLeone • • 8d ago

Photo/Video #akon is declaring that Sierra Leone has the best jollof, do you agree?👀 #ghana #nigeria

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r/SierraLeone • • 11d ago

What a Sierra Leonean Lawyer does on her days off

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https://youtu.be/643eNkS5lA4?si=DtrHzIZg4NAD-dzt

What a Sierra Leonean Lawyer does on her days off ...| judging a debate at my university| shopping | travelling from Freetown to Makeni.

The vlog is officially up!

Don't forget to watch, like, comment, and SHARE💕


r/SierraLeone • • 12d ago

I’ve heard the government’s side on Bolle Jos. But how do we explain images like this?

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21 Upvotes

r/SierraLeone • • 13d ago

EU cut aid to SL due to the refusal to extradition wanted foreign criminal

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What do you think of this?


r/SierraLeone • • 13d ago

Will a Toyota Sienna do well in Freetown or Sierra Leone in general?

2 Upvotes

Planning to move to SL with my family of 5. Our wrangler is too small to bring so we need something bigger and more family oriented.

Looking at Toyota Sienna as an AWD minivan as an option. Obviously the Landcruiser too but its a little more expensive and the 3rd row seems small.

Thanks!


r/SierraLeone • • 18d ago

Photo/Video I miss Salone

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79 Upvotes

I had so much fun while I was there😩🇸🇱🫶🏾


r/SierraLeone • • 18d ago

What does relocating from Sierra Leone actually look like? All you need to know.

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https://youtu.be/bW6Hfj2My_Q?si=xYP1bJseqHXzp6UI

What does relocating from Sierra Leone actually look like?

I followed my best friend and her family through the process, and I even ticked something off my bucket list 👀

The vlog is officially up! 🤎

Don't forget to watch, like, comment, and SHARE 💕


r/SierraLeone • • 20d ago

Photo/Video Sierra Leone ex-president Koroma returns after treason case dropped

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r/SierraLeone • • 20d ago

Q & A Salone's news

5 Upvotes

Is there a channel or website you would recommend for keeping up to date with news and current affairs in Sierra Leone?


r/SierraLeone • • 20d ago

General How do I get a Sierra Leonean Girlfriend?

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How, I am a Nigerian?


r/SierraLeone • • 21d ago

Match Thread: Sierra Leone vs Zimbabwe | Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying

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If anyone is interested on following along.


r/SierraLeone • • 21d ago

Photo/Video We got this ❤️

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13 Upvotes

r/SierraLeone • • 22d ago

Photo/Video How This Couple Built A $1M Eco-Tourism Park in Sierra Leone!

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r/SierraLeone • • 22d ago

Photo/Video It is a dark history #sierraleone #westafrica #freetown

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