Sierra leone latest news today
Here are some of the latest news stories from Sierra Leone:
Coronavirus Update
- Sierra Leone has recorded 14 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases to 1,944, according to the Ministry of Health and Sanitation. (Source: Sierra Leone Government)
- The country has also recorded 44 deaths and 1,444 recoveries. (Source: World Health Organization)
Economy
- The Sierra Leonean economy is expected to grow by 4.5% in 2023, driven by the mining sector, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). (Source: IMF)
- The government has launched a new economic stimulus package aimed at boosting economic growth and creating jobs. (Source: Sierra Leone Government)
Politics
- The Sierra Leone People's Party (SLPP) has won the majority of seats in the country's parliamentary elections, according to preliminary results. (Source: BBC)
- The SLPP's candidate, Julius Maada Bio, is expected to be sworn in as President of Sierra Leone later this month. (Source: Al Jazeera)
Health
- The Sierra Leonean government has launched a new initiative to improve maternal and child health, with a focus on reducing maternal mortality rates. (Source: UNICEF)
- The country has also launched a new vaccination campaign aimed at preventing measles and other vaccine-preventable diseases. (Source: World Health Organization)
Education
- The Sierra Leonean government has launched a new education reform program aimed at improving access to quality education for all children. (Source: UNESCO)
- The country has also launched a new literacy program aimed at improving adult literacy rates. (Source: Sierra Leone Government)
Other News
- A new hotel has been opened in Freetown, the capital city of Sierra Leone, aimed at boosting tourism in the country. (Source: Sierra Leone Tourism Board)
- The Sierra Leonean football team has qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations, after defeating Liberia in a qualifying match. (Source: BBC)
Please note that these are just some of the latest news stories from Sierra Leone, and there may be other important news stories that are not included here.