Death toll from Sierra Leone tanker blast rises to 131
Freetown – The blast from a fuel tanker that blew up in Sierra Leone’s capital of Freetown last week has... Read more
11 Nov, 2021
Sierra Leone holds mass funeral for tanker blast victims as toll hits 115
Freetown – Sierra Leone on Monday held a mass burial for dozens of victims of the fuel-tanker explosion that ripped... Read more
9 Nov, 2021
Sierra Leone must learn from tanker blast, says president
Freetown – Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio said on Sunday the West African country “must learn” from the... Read more
8 Nov, 2021
At least 80 dead in Sierra Leone fuel explosion, says Red Cross
Freetown – A massive explosion at a petrol station in Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone, killed at least... Read more
6 Nov, 2021
Sierra Leone women’s football team coach suspended over ‘misconduct’
Freetown – The head of coach of Sierra Leone’s women’s football team has been suspended over allegations of misconduct, the... Read more
26 Oct, 2021
Sierra Leone moves to bring more women into politics
Freetown – Sierra Leone’s government on Thursday introduced a bill that would ensure that 30% of parliamentary seats and cabinet... Read more
22 Oct, 2021
Sierra Leone abolishes ‘inhumane’ death penalty
Freetown – Sierra Leone’s president on Friday signed a bill abolishing the death penalty, declaring the West African country... Read more
9 Oct, 2021
Sierra Leone lawmakers vote to abolish death penalty
Freetown – Sierra Leone lawmakers voted to abolish the death penalty on Friday, becoming the latest African country to... Read more
24 Jul, 2021
Sierra Leone declares curfew amid third virus wave
Sierra Leon President Julius Maada Bio has announced a raft of anti-coronavirus measures, including a nationwide curfew and a... Read more
3 Jul, 2021
Winch Energy to raise $2.1m to fund renewable energy technology in Africa
Winch Energy is set to raise at least $2.1 million to help fund renewable energy technology in Sierra Leone... Read more
15 Jun, 2021
