#ClimateCrisis #SierraLeone

"Sierra Leone, a small West African country with a population of about 8.6 million, is increasingly feeling the harsh impacts of climate change despite contributing minimally to global greenhouse gas emissions.The country ranks among the most vulnerable nations to climate-related risks due to its low adaptive capacity, fragile economy, and fragile economy, and heavy dependence on climate-sensitive sectors such as agriculture and fisheries.

According to the Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), Sierra Leone ranks 181 out of 182 countries in terms of climate vulnerability and readiness. The country has been facing a surge in extreme weather events, including rising sea levels, unpredictable rainfall, floods, landslides, and droughts. One of the most devastating events in recent history was the 2017 Freetown landslide, triggered by torrential rain, which killed over 1,000 people and displaced thousands.

Rainfall patterns have become more erratic, impacting agricultural production in a country where about 60% of the population depends on subsistence farming. Rice, the staple food, has seen fluctuating yields due to inconsistent rains and soil degradation. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Sierra Leone could face a 20–30% drop in crop yields by 2050 if climate adaptation strategies are not strengthened.

Coastal erosion is another major threat, particularly in the capital, Freetown. With sea levels projected to rise between 0.5 to 1 meter by the end of the century, low-lying coastal areas face the risk of being submerged, threatening homes, infrastructure, and economic activity. Already, up to 70% of the population in coastal areas are at risk of displacement due to erosion and flooding.

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Sierra Leone's climate fight remains heavily reliant on global cooperation and climate financing. The country contributes less than 0.01% of global carbon emissions, yet it faces outsized impacts. As the climate emergency accelerates, Sierra Leone stands as a stark example of the disproportionate burden borne by the world's poorest nations."

https://africasciencenews.org/climate-crisis-in-sierra-leone-a-nation-on-the-edge/

Africa: From Freetown to Fame - How Momoh Kamara Lit Up Egypt: [CAF] At just 20 years old, Momoh Kamara has emerged as the undisputed heartbeat of Sierra Leone's U20 side at the TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Egypt 2025. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TKmmxB #Africa #MomohKamara #U20AFCON #SierraLeone #TotalEnergies

Sierra Leone – Status di rifugiato per il timore di essere nuovamente incarcerato come oppositore politico https://www.meltingpot.org/2025/05/sierra-leone-status-di-rifugiato-per-il-timore-di-essere-nuovamente-incarcerato-come-oppositore-politico/ #Giurisprudenzaitaliana #Statusdirifugiato #Dirittodiasilo #SierraLeone

#SierraLeone's first lady rents a council flat in #London.

As 336,000 households wait for accommodation in the capital, Fatima Jabbe-Bio retains tenancy of her old home in Southwark while living in a #Freetown mansion.

President #Bio and his wife, Fatima, met in London 13 years ago.

Cape Town and Accra top passenger satisfaction for informal transport, but the real takeaway is that fair labor practices lift service quality.

via xitter @uptuks

Africa: Africa CDC Say Sierra Leone's Mpox Surge Raises Alarm Across the Continent: [Premium Times] The centre warned of a potential regional health threat if swift containment measures are not implemented http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TKj1wl #Africa #Mpox #HealthSafety #SierraLeone #AfricaCDC

https://www.europesays.com/uk/90768/ Sierra Leone’s First Lady ‘rents 2-bed council flat in London’ | UK | News #Africa #Africa(section) #Britain #England #FatimaJabbeBio #GreatBritain #london #SierraLeone #SierraLeoneFirstLady #UK #UnitedKingdom #World(section)

𝗪𝗜𝗞𝗜𝗣𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗔 𝗣𝗜𝗖𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬

✧ Euphaedra themis ✧

Euphaedra themis is a butterfly in the family Nymphalidae. It is found in Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria and western Cameroon. Its wings have a black ground-colour above and are green, blue, orange-yellow or whitish to beyond the middle of the hindwing and at the hindmargin of the fore...

#SierraLeone #IvoryCoast #Ghana #BobiriForest #Liberia #Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euphaedra_themis

RIP King of Bubu Music, Ahmed Janka Nabay

https://amf.didiermary.fr/king-bubu-music-ahmed-janka-nabay-rip/

Sierra Leone’s King of Bubu Music, Ahmed Janka Nabay died in 2018.

Ahmed Janka Nabay (1964 – 2018) was a Sierra Leonean musician and a major figure in Bubu Music, a traditionally Temne music, which is played by up to 20 musicians blowing into bamboo pipes of different sizes. […]

One of #WestAfrica and the world's most endangered #primates you've never heard of is the enchanting Western Red #Colobus of #SierraLeone #Liberia #PalmOil and #poaching are major threats. #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetect https://palmoildetectives.com/2021/02/15/western-red-colobus-piliocolobus-badius/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=Palm+Oil+Detectives&utm_campaign=publer

Minerals, mobile phones and militias: how war unfolded in DRC https://www.theguardian.com/news/2025/may/07/minerals-mobile-phones-and-militias-war-and-peace-in-drc #DemocraticRepublicoftheCongo #Secondworldwar #Lifeandstyle #Mobilephones #MetGala2025 #SouthAfrica #SierraLeone #Smartphones #Technology #Worldnews #Telecoms #Business #MetGala #Fashion #Africa #Rwanda #USnews #Mining

Africa: Rampant Amajita Overpower Sierra Leone in Convincing Group a Victory: [CAF] South Africa showcased their attacking prowess with a commanding 4-1 win over Sierra Leone in a TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations Group A tie on Tuesday evening in Ismaila. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TKc5YJ #Amajita #CAF #U20AfricaCup #SouthAfrica #SierraLeone

https://www.europesays.com/uk/67612/ RSF warns of ‘alarming deterioration’ in US press freedom under Trump #AnneBocande #Argentina #CPJ #DonaldTrump #Estonia #gaza #Google #Israel #KamalaHarris #MediaRightsGroupRSF #Norway #PBS #RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty #SierraLeone #Tunisia #UnitedStates #us #USA

https://www.europesays.com/fr/58050/ Près de 200 cas de Mpox recensés en deux jours en Sierra Leone #Actualité #FR #France #Health #Monde #Mpox(varioleDuSinge) #OMS #Santé #SantéPublique #SierraLeone #vaccin #vaccination

Today is known as Freedom Day in South Africa. It celebrates the first post-apartheid elections held on 27th April 1994. Its also Sierra Leone's Independence Day, that commemorates the country's independence from the UK on 27th April 1961. #FactsMatter #SouthAfrica #SierraLeone

Tom is now listening to Coffee And Wine
https://open.spotify.com/track/4l7l1jse7VW8XEXrRy0cDl

#ChadwickStokes #StateRadio #SierraLeone'sRefugeeAllStars

Cumhurbaşkanı Erdoğan, Sierra Leone Cumhurbaşkanı Bio ile görüştü: Cumhurbaşkanı Erdoğan'ın diplomatik trafikleri Antalya'da devam ediyor. 

Görüşmede Türkiye ile Sierra Leone ikili ilişkileri, bölgesel ve küresel konular ele alındı.
Cumhurbaşkanı Erdoğan görüşmede, Türkiye ile Sierra Leone ile savunma sanayii başta olmak üzere her alanda ilişkileri geliştirmek için… https://www.eshahaber.com.tr/haber/cumhurbaskani-erdogan-sierra-leone-cumhurbaskani-bio-ile-gorustu-217617.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon EshaHaber.com.tr #Cumhurbaşkanı #Erdoğan #SierraLeone #AntalyaDiplomasiForumu #diplomasi