Sierra Leone
Orphanages are a ticket to education for many. Here’s why we need to change this.
By Laura Horvath — September 16, 2022
(RNS) — The education we offer is often the reason children end up in orphanages.
In Sierra Leone, human rights defenders stay silent on LGBTQ discrimination
By Kemo Cham — January 8, 2018
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (RNS) Human rights campaigners in the West African nation are cherry-picking which rights they defend on the basis of religion, culture, and tradition, leaving LGBTQ communities vulnerable.
Instant messages from hell
By Julia Lieblich — August 28, 2017
CHICAGO (RNS) — Twelve years have passed since Ambrose Ndoinje drove me in his taxi during my trip to Sierra Leone. But he still sends instant messages telling me that Jesus loves me and news of the latest disaster to befall his Godforsaken place.
Religion and politics clash over Sierra Leone abortion bill
By Reuters — April 15, 2016
Sierra Leone has one of the world's highest maternal mortality rates with some 10 percent resulting from unsafe abortions, according to a 2013 report.
Amid tears, ‘cry out with joy:’ Pope Francis’ Christmas Day blessing
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — December 25, 2014
In his annual "Urbi et Orbi" address to the city and the world, his text features the prayers for peace and health in lands torn by strife and by Ebola .
Sierra Leone bans Christmas, New Year’s celebrations to prevent spread of Ebola
By Fredrick Nzwili — December 15, 2014
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) Officials said soldiers will be deployed on the streets and people are advised to stay at home with their families.
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