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Cape Town and Accra top passenger satisfaction for informal transport, but the real takeaway is that fair labor practices lift service quality.

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#informaltransport #populartransport #publictransit #publictransport #research #TransportationJustice #Accra #Ghana #CapeTown #SouthAfrica #Freetown #SierraLeone #Kumasi #Ghana #Maputo #Mozambique #TrufiAssociation

Table showing passenger satisfaction ratings for informal public transport across five African cities: Accra, Cape Town, Freetown, Kumasi, and Maputo. Ratings (1-5 scale) compare seven service attributes: overall quality, coverage, security, crew interaction, affordability, safety, frequency, and comfort. Cape Town scores highest overall; Freetown scores lowest. Vehicle comfort is the lowest-rated attribute across cities, while service coverage is the highest.

Lungi International Airport - Freetown (Lungi-Town), Sierra Leone

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lungi_International_Airport
https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=13/8.616440/-13.195500

#GFLL #FNA #Freetown #SierraLeone #airport #aviation #avgeeks #GIS

(Geminiで要約)
フリータウンの踏切で、スクールバスが通勤列車とニアミスする事故が発生しました。映像では、列車が通過する際に安全アームがスクールバスのボンネットに落下する様子が捉えられています。幸い、けが人はいませんでしたが、一部の保護者は不安を感じたと述べています。 #Freetown
https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/video/school-bus-has-close-call-with-commuter-rail-train-at-crossing-in-freetown/

Lungi International Airport - Freetown (Lungi-Town), Sierra Leone

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lungi_International_Airport
https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=13/8.616440/-13.195500

#GFLL #FNA #Freetown #SierraLeone #airport #aviation #avgeeks #GIS

[07:34 AM] Dutch journalist detained in Sierra Leone while reporting on drug convict Bolle Jos

Dutch RTL Nieuws journalist Sophie van Leeuwen was arrested near Freetown in Sierra Leone on Thursday. She was released from custody some time later, her employer confirmed.

https://nltimes.nl/2025/02/14/dutch-journalist-detained-sierra-leone-reporting-drug-convict-bolle-jos

#Dutch #SophievanLeeuwen #Freetown #SierraLeone #Thursday

Straatgezicht in Freetown, Sierra Leone, Ed van der Elsken, 1959

#Straatgezicht #Freetown #SierraLeone #EdvanderElsken #SierraLeonean #fotografie #photography #EdVanDerElsken

http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-F-2019-298-11-69

The image is a black and white photograph capturing a lively street scene in Freetown, Sierra Leone. In the foreground, there's a group of people walking on the road. They are dressed in traditional attire that suggests a cultural or festive event. Some individuals are wearing hats, adding to the vibrancy of their outfits.

The street is bustling with activity, and you can see people interacting and going about their day. In the background, there's an old building with balconies that has a rustic charm. The architecture of the building hints at historical significance, possibly indicating it as a local landmark or place of interest in the area.

The photograph is taken from a low angle, which accentuates the depth and perspective of the scene. It's an engaging snapshot that provides a glimpse into the daily life and cultural aspects of Sierra Leonean society.

Bruiloft van een Islamitisch paar (genaamd Hasebali) in Freetown, Sierra Leone, Ed van der Elsken, 1959

#Hasebali #Freetown #SierraLeone #EdvanderElsken #Islamic #fotografie #photography #EdVanDerElsken

http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-F-2019-298-11-65

The image is a black and white photograph capturing a cultural event. There are numerous people in the picture, including those seated at tables and others standing or sitting around a central figure. The setting appears to be indoors, with individuals engaged in various activities such as eating, drinking, and socializing.

The central figure is a man who seems to be conducting an event or leading the gathering, indicated by his positioning and the attention he's receiving from others around him. The atmosphere of the scene suggests a moment of celebration or ceremony within an Islamic context, as suggested by the attire and behavior of some individuals.

The photographer's name is Ed van der Elsken, and it was taken in 1959, which indicates that this event likely took place in Sierra Leone, as indicated by the text description provided. The image has a vintage feel due to its black and white composition and the style of clothing worn by the people. It offers a glimpse into social customs and traditions at the time when the photograph was taken.

05.02.2024 Graffiti

#graffiti #art #streetart #street #streetphotography #mural #wallmural #copenhagen #denmark #christiania #freetown #fujifilm #x100t

Vissers op het strand in Freetown, Sierra Leone, Ed van der Elsken, 1959

#Freetown #SierraLeone #EdvanderElsken #fotografie #photography #EdVanDerElsken

http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-F-2019-242-25-8

The image is a black and white photograph capturing a moment on a beach. A group of men are gathered around a large fish that is being prepared for consumption. The fish appears to be a shark or a similarly sized marine creature, and its body takes up a significant portion of the frame.

The men are dressed in casual attire suitable for beach activities. Some are holding tools commonly used for preparing food, such as knives and spoons. The atmosphere suggests a communal event where the catch is being shared among the group. The beach setting with sand underfoot and the ocean in the distance provides a natural backdrop to this gathering.

The photograph captures a cultural or traditional moment of fish preparation that might be related to food practices, celebrations, or simply daily life for these individuals. There is no text present in the image to provide additional context or information about the location, event, or people depicted.

Fotoreproductie van een foto van vissers op het strand in Freetown, Sierra Leone, Ed van der Elsken, 1959

#Freetown #SierraLeone #EdvanderElsken #fotografie #photography #EdVanDerElsken

http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-F-2019-299-46-42

The image shows a group of people gathered on a beach, looking towards the ocean. Among them, there is a large shark fin sticking out of the water. It appears to be dusk or early evening, given the soft light in the sky. There are no visible texts within this image.

Vissers op het strand in Freetown, Sierra Leone, Ed van der Elsken, 1959

#Freetown #SierraLeone #EdvanderElsken #fotografie #photography #EdVanDerElsken

http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-F-2019-242-25-3

The image shows a group of people gathered on a beach, engaged in what appears to be the process of preparing a large fish. Some individuals are standing close to each other, possibly working together, while others are observing from afar. There is a helicopter hovering above them, suggesting that they may have been involved in a rescue operation or some form of sea activity that required assistance from a helicopter. The overall mood of the photo seems to be serious and focused, as if everyone is concentrating on their task.

The beach setting, along with the presence of fishing gear and the helicopter, indicates an interaction between humans and marine life or activities. There are no texts visible in the image. The style of the photograph suggests it may have been taken in the mid-20th century based on its visual quality and the clothing styles of the people.

Gevelreclame voor Gabb's doodskisten, in Freetown, Sierra Leone, Ed van der Elsken, 1959

#Freetown #SierraLeone #EdvanderElsken #FREETOWN #fotografie #photography #EdVanDerElsken

http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-F-2019-298-11-70

The image appears to be an old photograph featuring a wooden structure with text on it. The text is promotional in nature, offering "CABB'S FREE AND EASY" doodskisten (coffins), which are made and ready for sale. The address provided is "21 Kissy Road," suggesting the location of the business or establishment where this photograph was taken.

The text also mentions that these coffins are available in stock, although it's not specified what kind of stock or if they are free and easy. The phrase "FREETOWN" is likely referring to the city where the establishment is located, indicating that the picture was taken there. The image captures a slice of life from a different era, possibly related to funeral services in Sierra Leone.

Please note that the content of the text might be sensitive or uncomfortable for some viewers due to its association with death and mortality.

Links: blad met foto's van medewerkers van een ijzergieterij in Burutu, Nigeria (boven), gevelreclame voor Gabb's doodskisten, in Freetown, Sierra Leone (midden), en fabrieksmedewerkers in Burutu (onder); rechts: gouverneur Maurice Dorman in de haven van Freetown, Sierra Leone, Ed van der Elsken, 1959

#Burutu #Nigeria #Freetown #SierraLeone #rechts #MauriceDorman #EdvanderElsken #fotografie #photography #EdVanDerElsken

http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-F-2019-242-1-3(R)

The image appears to be a collage of different photographs. There are three distinct photographs, each depicting a scene from what seems to be the same location or series of locations related to an iron foundry in Burutu, Nigeria.

In the top left photo, we can see a group of workers inside what looks like a factory or workshop setting. They are standing and sitting in front of machinery or equipment, which is typical for industrial environments.

The middle photograph shows a sign that reads "Gabb's free and easy," suggesting it might be the name of a business or product related to burial services or goods, possibly even coffins, given the context. The sign seems to be part of an advertisement or decorative feature on the exterior of a building.

The bottom right photo features two men in front of a body of water, which could be a river or sea, and there's also a person standing at a distance. One man is wearing what looks like a suit and tie, suggesting he might be a manager or someone in a position of authority within the foundry.

The overall impression is that this collage represents different aspects of life and work related to the iron foundry in Burutu, Nigeria.

#Freetown – On World #Malaria Day, #SierraLeone officially launches the introduction and rollout of 550 000 RTS’S WHO approved #vaccine procured by #UNICEF with funding from GAVI, becoming the third country in 2024 to introduce this campaign after #Cameroon and #BurkinaFaso.

afro.who.int/countries/sierra-…

#Afrika #Afrique #Africa #افريقيا

"The region has the densest concentration of petrochemical plants in the nation, earning it the grim moniker “Cancer Alley”. St John the Baptist parish, where Wallace is located, has the most #carcinogenic air in the nation. Just across the Mississippi River, in Reserve (another historic #freetown), the only neoprene plant in the nation emits known carcinogens: chloroprene and ethylene oxide". https://www.theguardian.com/news/2024/apr/14/descendants-project-black-founded-freetowns-louisiana

#BBCNews - Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr - the tree-planting mayor of Sierra Leone's capital #Freetown
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-68434879

A few of the Dark-eyed Juncos hanging around the feeders in the back yard today.

#birds #wildlife #birdphotography #nature #freetown #massachusetts #wildmassachusetts #naturalmassachusetts #massachusettswildlife

A photograph of a Dark-eyed Junco (in its black-above-white plumage) sitting in the snow next to a large rock.

A photograph of a Dark-eyed Junco (in blue-grey plumage) perched in a snow-covered bush.

#BBCNews: How #EugeniaKargbo, #Africa's first #heat officer is protecting #women in #SierraLeone. #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming #Freetown #WestAfrica #NotreDameGlobalAdaptationIndex #climateadaptationfinance #GlobalSouth https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20231109-how-africas-first-heat-officer-is-protecting-women-in-sierra-leone

Eugenia Kargbo is one of seven female heat officers appointed worldwide to help cities adapt to rising temperatures (Credit: Susan Kargbo)

This week in #Freetown #NewBedford #Marion #Carver #Wareham #Foxborough overnight camera pole installations work 6/25 through 6/30, from 10pm until 5:30am. Rolling 15-minute roadblocks in place at various times and locations.

Residents of Freetown, Sierra Leone are covering their homes in mirrors to keep them suitably Disco during the hot summer months.

#SierraLeone #Freetown #architecture #environment #mirrors #summer #hot

#Freetown

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