Tag: Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Julius Bio sworn in as new president
Opposition candidate and former military junta leader Julius Bio was sworn in as Sierra Leone’s new president late on Wednesday,…
Sierra Leone presidential run-off now March 31- Supreme court
In a last-minute decision, Sierra Leone’s Supreme Court on Monday postponed a hotly contested presidential election run-off by four days.
Sierra Leone’s NEC release guidelines for presidential run off poll
The Sierra Leone’s National Electoral Commission (NEC) has released campaign calendar and guidelines for the presidential run-off election scheduled for March 27.
Nigerian music, movies make waves in Sierra Leone
Nigerian Music and Noollywood movies are currently making waves in Sierra Leone’s entertainment industry, especially in Freetown, a survey by…
European observers say Sierra Leone elections credible
The European Union Election Observation Mission (EUEOM) in Sierra Leone said the country’s National Election Commission delivered credible and well-organised…
Election Results not ready – Sierra Leone NEC
The National Electoral Commission (NEC) of Serial Leone, said results of Wednesday general elections, especially presidential, would not be announced…
Video: Nigerians in Sierra Leone promise to abide by electoral laws
Nigerians residence in Sierra Leone have promised to abide by their residing country’s Electoral Law restricting foreigner from participating in…
Observers call for peace as Sierra Leonians vote today
Voters in Sierra Leone are trooping out today for presidential, parliamentary and local council polls. Sierra Leone’s 3.17 million registered…
Sierra Leone Mudslide: Dencia Auctions Wardrobe To Raise Funds
Dencia has announced that she’ll be auctioning her expensive designer clothes, shoes and bags to raise money for mudslide victims…
Koroma Commends Brotherliness Spirit Expressed By Buhari
President Ernest Koroma of Sierra Leone has lauded the spirit of African brotherliness expressed towards his country by President Muhammadu…
Mudslide: Nigeria donates relief materials, cash to victims
Nigeria has donated 315 tonnes of assorted relief materials and one million dollars cash to Sierra Leone to help alleviate…
Mudslides: WHO moves to prevent disease outbreak in Sierra Leone
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says it is working closely with the Government of Sierra Leone to prevent the spread…
Mudslides: UN agencies rush aid to victims in Sierra Leone
UN agencies are stepping up efforts to aid displaced families affected by the deadly flooding and landslides in Sierra Leon’s…
Sierra Leone mudslide: First lady commiserates with Mrs Koroma
The wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari, has commiserated with the first lady of Sierra Leone, Mrs Sia Koroma…
Mudslide: FG condoles with Sierra Leoneans
The Federal Government on Wednesday condoled with the people of Sierra Leone over the loss of lives and devastation caused…
Sierra Leone begin national mourning for hundreds killed in mudslides
Sierra Leone began seven days of national mourning on Wednesday after flooding and massive mudslides triggered by heavy rains left…
270 bodies recovered from Sierra Leone mudslide
Rescue workers have recovered 270 bodies so far from a mudslide in the outskirts of Sierra Leone’s capital Freetown, the…
Mudslides kill hundreds in Sierra Leone
Hundreds of people are feared dead following massive mudslides near Freetown, the capital of the West African nation of Sierra…
Nigeria to assist Sierra Leone to develop NYSC
The Federal Government has pledged to support in the growth and sustenance of the one-year-old Sierra Leonean National Youth Service…
Police in Sierra Leone kills student during protest
The police in Sierra Leone’s southern city of Bo Thursday shot and killed a student during a protest over government…
Pastor Finds Diamond Worth Millions, Returns It
A Pastor has found one of the world’s largest uncut diamonds, weighing 706 carats, which could be the 10th largest…
Nigeria, Sierra Leone to strengthen bilateral relations
Nigeria and Sierra Leone have expressed their commitments to revive the Joint Commission between them with a view to strengthening…
Dead Sierra Leone patient tests positive for Ebola
A body has tested positive for Ebola in Sierra Leone, a spokesman for the Health Ministry said, just hours after…
Ebola: Sierra Leone cleared to host international matches
Sierra Leone can again host international matches now that the country is free of Ebola. The Confederation of African Football…
Ebola-ravaged countries record first virus-free week
The three West African countries at the heart of an Ebola epidemic recorded their first week with no new cases…
WHO: No new Ebola cases in the past week
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Thursday said no new Ebola infections were reported in West Africa in the past…
Sierra Leone begins new countdown to Ebola-free status
Sierra Leone has released its last two known Ebola patients and begun a new 42-day countdown to a declaration that…
New Ebola case in Sierra Leone quarantine village – President Koroma
Freetown (AFP) – Another woman has tested positive for Ebola in a village in northern Sierra Leone already under quarantine…
Sierra Leone Coach satisfied with outcome of match against Cote d’Ivoire
Sierra Leone national team coach, Sellas Tetteh, said on Sunday that he was satisfied with the outcome of the AFCON…
Sierra Leone hit Lagos on Monday for AFCON qualifier
The delegation of senior national team of Sierra Leone, known as the Leone Stars, will arrive in Lagos on Monday…