Sierra Leone: Whose Land Is It, Anyway? Sierra Leone Gives Locals a Voice.

Nov 8, 2022 | Nick Roll, Christian Science Monitor
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Many parts of Sierra Leone have been ravaged by foreign mining firms seeking gold, diamonds, and bauxite, among other minerals, and by palm oil plantations. Such natural resources accounted for over 75% of Sierra Leone’s exports in 2020, reaping around $400 million in income, according to official figures.