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Freetown

April 21, 2026

ECOWAS moves to adopt binding charter on maternal mortality

The proposal is a key highlight of the 27th ordinary session of the ECOWAS Assembly of Health Ministers held on Tuesday in Freetown, Sierra Leone.

ECOWAS health ministers
April 20, 2026

ECOWAS calls for coordinated, data-driven approach to end malaria in West Africa

The ministers said inefficient use of resources continue to slow progress against the disease.

ECOWAS
April 6, 2026

British museum, Oxford team eye Nigerian railway heritage partnership

The British Museum and University of Oxford experts have visited the Nigerian Railway Corporation Legacy Museum to explore collaboration in preserving railway heritage.

April 27, 2024
Sierra Leone (Credit: DAAD)
November 26, 2023

Sierra Leone imposes nationwide curfew after gunmen attack barracks

President Julius Bio declared a nationwide curfew following the security breach at the military barracks in Freetown.

Gunmen in Sierra Leone
November 18, 2023

Remi Tinubu others commemorate UN Day for protection of girl child, seek support for survivors of GSBV

Mrs Tinubu, in her remarks, held that the soul of a nation is measured by how it treats its children.

Her Excellency, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu
November 18, 2023

Sierra Leone’s Julius Bio commends Nigeria’s support on UN World Day

Mr Bio also pointed out that Nigeria’s military assisted the country in winning wars until peace was restored in the nation.

Sierra Leone President Julius Maado Bio
August 1, 2023

Sierra Leone police arrest senior military officers over plot to undermine democracy

The suspects had intended to cause disruption across the country under the pretexts of upcoming protests, according to information uncovered by the police.

Sierra Leone military
June 27, 2023

Bio Vs Kamara: APC vows to reject rigged results in Sierra Leone’s presidential election

Sierra Leone on Monday counted the presidential election votes following violence and the death of an opposition party volunteer.

SIERRA LEONEANS VOTING
August 11, 2022

Police death toll rises to six in Sierra Leone protests

Protests were concentrated in the north and west – opposition heartlands – of the West African country.

Sierra Leone police and protesters