Sierra Leone must learn from tanker blast, says president
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (AFP) -- Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio said on Sunday the West African country "must learn"…
5 years ago
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5-year-old girl paralyzed by rape shocks Sierra Leone
By KRISTA LARSON Associated Press FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (AP) — At first no one knew why the 5-year-old girl could…
7 years ago
Madonna to direct film on Sierra Leone dancer
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Pop superstar Madonna on Tuesday announced that she will direct a biopic about Michaela…
8 years ago
Liberia’s Howard-Taylor: the Jewel in George Weah’s crown
MONROVIA, Liberia (AFP) - Liberian presidential candidate George Weah's running mate Jewel Howard-Taylor began life in politics as first lady to former…
9 years ago
Sierra Leone’s ‘Peace Diamond’ shown ahead of New York auction
NEW YORK CITY, New York (Reuters) -- The 14th largest diamond in the world was displayed in New York on…
9 years ago
Sierra Leone mourns 100 children among dead in massive flooding
by Saidu Bah Agence France Presse FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (AFP) -- Sierra Leone began a week of mourning Wednesday as…
9 years ago
Sierra Leone appeals for urgent help after deadly floods that killed more than 300
by Saidu Bah Agence France Presse FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (AFP) -- Sierra Leone's president issued a desperate appeal for help…
9 years ago
312 dead as mudslides, flooding sweep through Sierra Leone capital
by Saidu Bah Agence France Presse Freetown, Sierra Leone (AFP) -- At least 312 people were killed and more than…
9 years ago
Giant diamond auction fails as Sierra Leone rejects offer
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (Reuters) -- Sierra Leone rejected a bid of over $7.8 million for one of the world's largest…
9 years ago
Liberia set to be declared Ebola free, ending West African epidemic
Liberia is set to be declared Ebola-free on Thursday (January 14) for the third time in a year as West…
10 years ago
IMF sets aside funds for Ebola stricken countries
The International Monetary Fund is going to set up a fund worth 150 million dollars for the countries most heavily…
11 years ago
Sierra Leone doctor dies of Ebola at Nebraska hospital
BY COLLEEN JENKINS (Reuters) - A surgeon who contracted Ebola while working in Sierra Leone died early on Monday of…
12 years ago
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