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.