Sierra Leone
Egypt congratulates Sierra Leone president for re-election for 2nd term
Egypt
July 9, 2023
Egypt congratulates Sierra Leone president for re-election for 2nd term
Egypt congratulated Julius Maada for being re-elected as the President of the Republic of Sierra Leone for another term. In…
Sierra Leone election observers flag ‘statistical inconsistencies’
World
July 2, 2023
Sierra Leone election observers flag ‘statistical inconsistencies’
European election observers in Sierra Leone said there were “statistical inconsistencies” in the presidential results published by the electoral commission,…
Sierra Leone’s President Maada Bio sworn in hours after election win
World
June 28, 2023
Sierra Leone’s President Maada Bio sworn in hours after election win
Sierra Leone’s President Maada Bio was sworn into a second term on Tuesday, just hours after the country’s electoral authority certified his…
Tensions mount as Sierra Leone prepares for high-stakes elections
World
June 23, 2023
Tensions mount as Sierra Leone prepares for high-stakes elections
Sierra Leone is gearing up for crucial presidential elections on Saturday amid growing discontent and calls for change from its…
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…