Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone

The Sierra Leone Vote: What We Got Wrong

CoinDeskMar 26, 2018

Recent media coverage overstated a blockchain startup's involvement in the Sierra Leone election. CoinDesk inadvertently contributed to the problem.

Voting

First Results of Sierra Leone’s Blockchain Vote Are In

Michael del CastilloMar 10, 2018

The early returns of the first ever presidential election tracked on a blockchain are in, but some problems not even distributed ledgers can solve.

Identity

Sierra Leone to Develop Blockchain-Based ID Platform With UN Partnership

Aditi HudliSep 28, 2018

Two UN entities are working with a tech startup to provide Sierra Leone a blockchain-based credit and identity platform for banking services.

Voting

Sierra Leone Secretly Holds First Blockchain-Audited Presidential Vote

Michael del CastilloMar 8, 2018

Sierra Leone has allowed blockchain tech in a presidential election for what appears to be the first time, marking a milestone in election technology.

Charity

Sierra Leone Group Continues Bitcoin Drive to Fight Ebola

Jon SouthurstOct 12, 2014

The Sierra Leone Liberty Group has used bitcoin donations to combt Ebola, but says the fight is not over.

Sierra Leone

Charity

Sierra Leone Group Diverts Bitcoin Campaign to Fight Ebola

Jon Southurst

A bitcoin advocacy group in Sierra Leone is switching its focus to a more urgent problem: the Ebola virus.

Kenya

Sierra Leone Fashion Company Brings Bitcoin to West Africa

Tanaya Macheel

Ethical fashion accessories company Bureh is taking the first steps in creating a bitcoin economy for sub-Saharan Africa.