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In Sierra Leone, the people fighting the sea to build a home / 339Q4TL
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Between the mountain slopes and the Atlantic Ocean, Sierra Leone's capital Freetown is struggling to accommodate a growing population, now estimated by the mayor at 1.5 million. Faced with the challenges of housing, the impoverished residents have found a solution: building on the sea. This is called 'banking', an illegal method that allows construction on the water. However it is not regulated and carries risks for residents. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES ARRANGED IN SEQUENCES