Tag: Sierra Leone
US congratulates Sierra Leone, South Africa on national celebrations
"I offer my best wishes on this historic 30th anniversary and a year of prosperity ahead".
Sierra Leone foiled coup: Lessons to be learnt
President Bio, first as military head of state in 1996, and now, as civilian president, since 2018, remains the most…
ECOWAS, Nigeria delegation land in Sierra Leone
The delegation met with President Bio at the State House to convey a goodwill message from the Chairman of ECOWAS,…
ECOWAS to send high-powered delegation on solidarity visit to Sierra Leone
The ECOWAS high-powered delegation will arrive Freetown to express solidarity to the government.
JUST IN: Coup attempt in Sierra Leone, US reacts
The military Arsenal base was breached and looted, and a fierce exchange of gunfire ensued between the coup plotters and…
Maada Bio vs Kamara: Voters in Sierra Leone head to the polls today
The race is expected to be close between Maada Bio and Samura Kamara of the main opposition All People's Congress…
Jonathan arrives Sierra Leone ahead general election (Photos)
He said he is leading the team from the West Africa Elders Forum (WAEF) Election Mission to Sierra Leone ahead…
AFCON 2023 Qualifiers: Peseiro lists 4 home-based players for Sierra Leone game
The Super Eagles are top in their qualification group with nine points from four matches, followed by Guinea Bissau’s Wild…
4 police officers killed, 113 civilians arrested in Sierra Leone protest: Official
On Wednesday, thousands of protesters took to the streets of the capital Freetown and some other parts of the country,…
Deadly protests leave five policemen, 21 civilians dead in Sierra Leone
Deadly protests in Freetown, Sierra Leone have left five policemen and 21 civilians dead. Many stayed indoor on Thursday to…
Sierra Leone declares nationwide curfew amidst protests
Thousands of protesters took to the streets of the capital Freetown and some other parts of the country, calling on…
Massive protests in Sierra Leone over high cost of living, curfew imposed
Discontent has been boiling over for a number of reasons, including a perceived lack of government support for ordinary people…
Shaky Algeria frustrated, held by Sierra Leone
The Desert Warriors have been in great form and are favourite to retain their title, but they could not bite…
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Tragedy as 99 people burnt to death in fuel tanker explosion
“many people rushed to the tanker to siphon off petrol after the collision with containers, shortly afterwards, the truck exploded.’
Sierra Leone moves to stop death penalty
Sierra Leonean government will move to end the death penalty in the country, according to AFP.
Victor Osimhen to miss Sierra Leone clash
Victor Osimhen could miss Nigeria's second leg battle with Sierra Leone in Freetown after he was stretched off in Friday’s…
Iwobi desperate to make amends against Sierra Leone
Alex Iwobi is optimistic Nigeria will 'put things right' in the second leg clash against Sierra Leone after a disappointing…
Sierra Leone captain Bangura recovers ahead of Super Eagles clash
Sierra Leone captain Umaru Bangura has recovered from COVID-19 and is now in contention to feature against the Super Eagles…
Kenyan Maths teacher Kamaku to referee Nigeria, Sierra Leone match
The Confederation of African Football has selected Dr. Peter Kamaku, as the centre referee for November's 2021 Africa Cup of…
Idris Elba & his Canadian wife get Sierra Leone citizenship
British film actor Idris Elba and his Canadian wife Sabrina Dhowre have been granted honorary Sierra Leone citizenship and a…
Bribery: Sierra Leone arrests ex-defence minister, deputy
A former Sierra Leone defence minister and his deputy have been arrested as part of a crackdown by President Julius…
Sierra Leone launches $20m World Bank Group Project
The Government of Sierra Leone, in collaboration with the World Bank, has on Wednesday launched the second phase of a…
China defends $318m airport project after Sierra Leone halts construction
The Chinese government on Thursday defended 318 million-dollar airport project it financed in the West African nation of Sierra Leone…
CAF qualifiers: FIFA ban knocks out Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone may have gifted Ghana Black Stars six points in two African Nations Cup qualifiers scheduled for Kumasi on…
FIFA suspends Sierra Leone FA over government interference
FIFA has suspended the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) with immediate effect, due to government interference in soccer affairs, the…
China, Sierra Leone vow to further promote bilateral ties
President Xi Jinping of China on Thursday held talks with Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio in Beijing, and the…
Ex-Sierra Leone VP, Victor Foh arrested over corruption charges
Sierra Leone’s former Vice President Victor Foh and former Mines Minister Minkailu Mansaray were arrested on Thursday on charges of…
Sierra Leone: Opposition party files petition challenging presidential election result
Main challenger in the just concluded election, Samura Kamara of the opposition All People’s Congress(APC) on Thursday filed a petition…
New Sierra Leone President suspends timber exportation
The newly-elected President of Sierra Leone, Mr Julius Bio, on Wednesday issued a directive ordering the suspension of timber export.…
Sierra Leone: Presidential candidate Kamara threatens to challenge runoff result
Presidential candidate of the All People’s Congress (APC), Samura Kamara on Thursday threatened to challenge the outcome of the presidential…