The government of Sierra Leone is busy rebuilding the nation’s physical infrastructure following the war and starting the process of healing social wounds. Great strides have been taken to improve transport links and trading facilities, while the state is keen to privatisenationalised companies to drive the process of growth.

Sierra Leone is also ready to exploit its abundant mineral and agricultural resources, and its tough stance on corruption is improving the image of its crucial diamond mining industry. A new era is just around the corner.