Tag: Sierra Leone
Ghana Military Helicopter Crash killed Defense Minister, Presidency directs all national flags flown at half-mast
USAfricaonline.com : The presidency of Ghana has directed that all national flags across the country be flown at…
Egypt extends lead in World Cup Qualifiers with 1-0 win over Sierra Leone
(Reuters) - Egypt’s Zizo scored in first-half stoppage time to secure a 1-0 victory over Sierra Leone on…
Sierra Leone court convicts 11 for treason in attempted coup
A Sierra Leone court has convicted 11 individuals of treason and other offenses related to an alleged attempted…
Sierra Leone smart city: Idris Elba’s vision for ‘reframing’ Africa
Idris Elba, renowned film star and leading figure in the development of a smart city in Sierra Leone,…
Sierra Leone ex-President seeks medical care in Nigeria, amid allegations
Sierra Leone's ex- President Ernest Bai Koroma is scheduled to undergo medical treatment in Nigeria, notwithstanding facing allegations…
Sierra Leone arrests former-president’s guard over failed coup
On Tuesday, November 5, 2023, the Sierra Leonean government officially announced the arrest of a key organizer involved…
ECOWAS ready “to deploy elements” in Sierra Leone “if need be”- Touray
The President of Sierra Leone received a delegation on Monday, November 27, 2023 from Nigeria and the ECOWAS…
Military Coup fails in Sierra Leone; nationwide curfew declared
The government said those attempting to break into the armoury had been repelled. Witnesses told AFP they heard…
Sierra Leone 2023: Obasanjo leads pre-election mission.
Prior to Sierra Leone's slated general elections in June 2023, the West African Elders' Forum (WAEF) embarked on…
President replaces top military leaders, accuses cost-of-living protesters of “premeditated” plot to take down Sierra Leone government
President Julius Maada Bio has dismissed cost-of-living claims and said protesters were part of a "premeditated" plot to…