African Food and Art

This blog explores the wisdom of African proverbs, the depth of folklore, the beauty of art, the stories of history, and the flavors of timeless African food recipes.

Sierra Leone 2035 Strong

Sierra Leone’s Vision for 2013 to 2035 is to become a middle-income country


Before the Ebola outbreak, Sierra Leone was on track to overcome its troubled past. The countries Ebola epidemic threatened to stop the progress of Sierra Leone economic and social growth. The post-Ebola recovery period is proving challenging. 

Sierra Leone’s Vision for 2013 to 2035 is to become a middle-income country, be an inclusive, green country, with 80% of the population above the poverty line, have gender equality, a well-educated, healthy population, good governance and rule of law, well-developed infrastructure, macroeconomic stability, with private-sector, export-led growth generating wide employment opportunities; there would be good environmental protection, and responsible natural resource exploitation.

The post-Ebola recovery period could prove challenging but the small African nation since the end of the civil war in 2002 has found the strength and resources to inch by inch re establish itself, despite Ebola the county can remain on track for vision 2035.

Sierra Leone in 2035

Sierra Leone hopes by 2035 their vision will be fulfilled when this child turns 25
Sierra Leone hopes by 2035 their vision will be fulfilled when this child turns 25

Sierra Leone hopes by 2035 their vision will be fulfilled

Hunger is eradicated

Less than 5% of people seeking jobs would be without work

Over 80% of the population above the poverty line

Free and compulsory education for every child

Over 90% of the population able to read and write

Access to affordable housing for all

A health care and delivery system within a 10 kilometer radius of every village

An effective and efficient child and family welfare system

Life expectancy of 70 years, where every mother has access to a modern hospital in which she can give birth without fear and loss of child

Less than 11% stunting among children under two years of age

An independent and accessible judiciary enjoying the confidence of the people

A system of political governance where governments are voted in and out of power peacefully, and where citizens can hold governments to account for efficient and effective delivery of public services

A modern and well developed infrastructure with reliable energy supplies

World standard Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) ICT is an umbrella term that includes any communication device or application: radio, television, cellular phones, computer and network hardware and software, satellite systems, etc…

A stable, export-led economy, based on sound macroeconomic fundamentals, with inflation close to 5% and government revenues increased significantly to 35% of GDP

Private sector-led growth, creating value-added products, and providing jobs for our people

An effective environmental management system in place that protects our biodiversity and is capable of preempting environmental disasters

To be a model in responsible and efficient natural resource exploitation

Socially, economically and politically empowered women contributing to national development in various forms


Together we build awareness that boost harmony, education, and success, below are more links to articles you will find thought provoking.

  1. Historical African Country Name
  2. Top 20 Largest Countries in Africa
  3. How many countries does Africa have?
  4. Roots of Africanized Christianity Spiritual Songs
  5. Chocolate Processing Facts History and Recipes
  6. Awesome Kenyan Woman
  7. Land is Not For Women in Sierra Leone
  8. African Kente Cloth Facts
  9. Accra the Ghanaian Capital Ultimate Mall Experience


Chic African Culture and The African Gourmet=

Week’s Best African Culture Posts

What is the difference between ugali and fufu

African Spirit Tree Test

Berbere Spice Popcorn Topping Recipe

Keto Moroccan Dinner Cooked Slowly