Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone - Revival, Awakenings, and the Movings of God

What is He doing in this region?
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Sierra Leone - Revival, Awakenings, and the Movings of God

What is He doing in this region?

We want to know what God is up to in this region of the world. We would like to have our 'finger on the pulse' so to speak and report the works of God back to the Body of Christ to build courage and faith.

Report to us what you know by emailing our news editor at news@thissideofthecross.com

Sierra Leone Facts

Poulation:
5 Million

Ethnic Groups:
20 African ethnic groups 90% (Temne 30%, Mende 30%, other 30%), Creole (Krio) 10% (descendants of freed Jamaican slaves who were settled in the Freetown area in the late-18th century), refugees from Liberia's recent civil war, small numbers of Europeans, Lebanese, Pakistanis, and Indians

Religions:
Muslim 60%, Christian 10%, indigenous beliefs 30%

Background:
Democracy is slowly being reestablished after the civil war from 1991 to 2002 that resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and the displacement of more than 2 million people (about one-third of the population). The military, which took over full responsibility for security following the departure of UN peacekeepers at the end of 2005, is increasingly developing as a guarantor of the country's stability. The armed forces remained on the sideline during the 2007 presidential election, but still look to the UN Integrated Office in Sierra Leone (UNIOSIL) - a civilian UN mission - to support efforts to consolidate peace. The new government's priorities include furthering development, creating jobs, and stamping out endemic corruption. (source: World Factbook - CIA)