EU, Sierra Leone partner to protect biodiversity of Loma Mountains

FREETOWN, July 5 (Xinhua) -- The European Union (EU) on Friday signed a 660,000-euro (about 713,792 U.S. dollars) grant agreement with the Sierra Leonean government to safeguard the rich biodiversity of the Loma Mountains and its surrounding areas.

Under the agreement, a three-year project will be initiated with a focus on conservation efforts and sustainable development initiatives implemented by Sierra Leonean