For those with Sierra Leonean heritage, tracing their ancestry and learning about their cultural history can be a fascinating and meaningful journey. With its rich and diverse cultural heritage, Sierra Leone has a long and complex history, and exploring this history can provide insight into...
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I reclaimed my Sierra Leone citizenship in 2022 through genetic proof. For me that meant proving my maternal ancestry, then a series of background checks and notarized documents. I had to be there in person. None of it could be done from home. I documented the...