Sierra Leone
At least 21 protesters killed during anti-government protests in Sierra Leone, sources say
World
August 13, 2022
At least 21 protesters killed during anti-government protests in Sierra Leone, sources say
(CNN) – Eight police officers were killed during violent anti-government protests in Sierra Leone on Wednesday, the country’s youth minister…
UAE bans citizens from travelling to India, Pakistan and some other countries, – WAM
Middle East
July 2, 2021
UAE bans citizens from travelling to India, Pakistan and some other countries, – WAM
CAIRO, July 1 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates announced on Thursday a travel ban on citizens to India, Bangladesh,…
DR Congo Ebola death toll crosses 2,000 ahead of UN chief’s visit
World
August 30, 2019
DR Congo Ebola death toll crosses 2,000 ahead of UN chief’s visit
The Ebola outbreak showed no signs of easing in DR Congo Friday on the eve of the UN chief’s visit,…
Sierra Leone’s ‘peace diamond’ dividend slow in coming
World
December 4, 2018
Sierra Leone’s ‘peace diamond’ dividend slow in coming
They were promised a “peace diamond” dividend in the Sierra Leone village of Koryardu after the stone they handed…
Sierra Leone: Challenger Julius Maada Bio narrowly wins presidential election
World
April 5, 2018
Sierra Leone: Challenger Julius Maada Bio narrowly wins presidential election
Sierra Leone’s election watchdog has declared opposition candidate Julius Maada Bio the winner of the country’s presidential election. Bio narrowly…
Orphaned kids build new lives after Sierra Leone’s mudslides
World
August 24, 2017
Orphaned kids build new lives after Sierra Leone’s mudslides
Seven-year-old Ali Mansaray must build a new life for himself after surviving the mudslides and flooding that killed nearly 500…
Hundreds missing in Sierra Leone mudslides likely dead
World
August 19, 2017
Hundreds missing in Sierra Leone mudslides likely dead
Survivors picking through the debris of Sierra Leone’s deadly mudslides are facing the reality that most, if not all, of…
Sierra Leone mudslides death toll now above 400, UN says
World
August 18, 2017
Sierra Leone mudslides death toll now above 400, UN says
More than 400 bodies have been pulled from the debris of Sierra Leone’s mudslides as burials and recovery efforts pressed…
Families wait in rain to ID lost loved ones in Sierra Leone
World
August 17, 2017
Families wait in rain to ID lost loved ones in Sierra Leone
Hawa Stevens spoke through tears of the 28 family members she lost after surging mudslides and floodwaters swept through Sierra…
More than 300 dead, 600 missing in Sierra Leone mudslides
World
August 16, 2017
More than 300 dead, 600 missing in Sierra Leone mudslides
Fatmata Kamara had just stepped outside her house before dawn Monday when she saw the muddy hillside collapsing above her.…