Sierra Leone

After eleven years of civil war and having survived the Ebola epidemic, the West African country is once again attractive to international tourists

Women cross Freetown's old railroad bridge, the Tengbeh Bridge, carrying goods on their heads / © Photo: Georg Berg

Destination Sierra Leone

After eleven years of civil war and the subsequent Ebola epidemic, the West African country wants to become attractive for international tourists again
Aerial view of the Moa River in Sierra Leone / © Photo: Georg Berg

Mysterious Sierra Leone

The Mende people live deep in the jungle. Only members of their secret societies can understand the ritual dance of the forest devils
African women with trays and bowls on their heads / © Photo: Georg Berg

Vibrant markets in West Africa

Everything is worn on the head in Sierra Leone and sellers do not have to search long, because they make eye contact directly under the goods
Street in Kenema with diamond dealer stores from Sierra Leone / © Photo: Georg Berg

Diamond Rush in Sierra Leone

In Sierra Leone, Pastor Emmanuel Momoh found a 706 carat diamond in the muddy broth of the Woyie River. He shares the proceeds with his country
Hands as stencils for white paint that has been sprayed on by mouth and Reckitt's Blue, a detergent additive made from ultramarine and baking soda that used to be added to laundry detergents in Australia / © Photo: Georg Berg

Indigenous People Day

There are about 5,000 different cultures that are threatened by the destruction of their habitat, climate change and the disregard for their rights
Wake me up when September ends (Banana Island, Sierra Leone) / © Photo: Georg Berg

Sleep day

June 21 is the beginning of summer and – almost sleepy – the day of sleep. Here are photos from Sierra Leone, where temperatures are always very summery.
Eye contact in Sierra Leone / © Photo: Georg Berg

Trading on top

In Africa, there are hardly any business premises. Saleswomen present their products on their heads. Eye contact with the buyer takes place near the goods.
Distribution of roles in the port of Tombo Bay, Sierra Leone. Women wait for the fishermen and their catch / © Photo: Georg Berg

Hidden object with Cristiano Ronaldo

After the African country of Morocco advanced in the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup against the team of Portugal, I remember a photo I took in Sierra Leone in 2016
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