https://africanstreetjournal.com/sl/Daily news from Sierra Leone, every source cited.en https://africanstreetjournal.com/sl/female-artisanal-miners-report-sexual-violence-in-kono-556e1d/https://africanstreetjournal.com/sl/female-artisanal-miners-report-sexual-violence-in-kono-556e1d/Sierra LeoneWomen working in the diamond-rich Jaiama Nimikor area describe systemic rape and harassment while scavenging for gold and diamonds in abandoned pits.Sat, 31 Oct 2026 07:44:26 GMT https://africanstreetjournal.com/sl/sierra-leone-charcoal-burning-causes-deforestation-a237a3/https://africanstreetjournal.com/sl/sierra-leone-charcoal-burning-causes-deforestation-a237a3/Sierra LeoneEnvironmental agency confirms burning of economic trees threatens food security and exacerbates climate change effects.Sat, 31 Oct 2026 07:44:26 GMT https://africanstreetjournal.com/sl/african-youth-protest-governance-amid-economic-hardship-1268dd/https://africanstreetjournal.com/sl/african-youth-protest-governance-amid-economic-hardship-1268dd/Sierra LeoneProtests erupted in Kenya, Tanzania, Morocco and other nations as citizens questioned growth figures.Sat, 31 Oct 2026 07:44:26 GMT https://africanstreetjournal.com/sl/two-sierra-leone-police-officers-to-study-forensic-science-e00981/https://africanstreetjournal.com/sl/two-sierra-leone-police-officers-to-study-forensic-science-e00981/Sierra LeoneThe officers will gain advanced knowledge in scientific evidence analysis and modern crime detection techniques.Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:37:44 GMT https://africanstreetjournal.com/sl/security-guard-jailed-for-stealing-cctv-camera-1523e8/https://africanstreetjournal.com/sl/security-guard-jailed-for-stealing-cctv-camera-1523e8/Sierra LeoneAlie Sesay received a six-month sentence for taking a camera valued at Le2,540 in Freetown.Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:53:44 GMT