Author: Truth Media

Seaweeds Threaten Tourism and Local Livelihoods

Freetown, September 8th 2025-Freetown’s once-vibrant coastline is now choking under the weight of seaweed, stranded vessels, and mounting debris turning Aberdeen and Lumley beaches from tourist magnets into sanitation minefields. What was once a source of pride and income for local vendors, hoteliers, and tour operators is now a symbol of institutional neglect and environmental decay.

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EXODUS: 80% of Young People Want to Migrate

“I hold a degree, but I’m still jobless. Every morning, I wake up and hustle just to survive. There’s no dignity in this grind just struggle. If the opportunity came, I would leave tomorrow without looking back.” -Mohamed Kamara who lives at Fredrick Street in Central Freetown says.

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