World & Nation
The attack in Sierra Leone’s capital, Freetown, raised fears of a breakdown in order amid a surge of coups in the region.
Nov. 26, 2023
Authorities in Sierra Leone have banned public Christmas and New Year’s celebrations in a bid to halt the spread of Ebola, according to local news reports.
Dec. 12, 2014
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July 24, 2014
At least 130 Ebola cases were identified and scores of bodies buried during a three-day curfew in Sierra Leone, the country’s health authorities said Monday, calling the controversial effort largely successful.
Sept. 22, 2014
An oil tanker exploded near Sierra Leone’s capital, killing at least 92 people after large crowds gathered to collect leaking fuel, authorities said.
Nov. 6, 2021
Sierra Leone’s last known Ebola patient emerged from a treatment center Monday singing and dancing, marking a celebratory start to the 42-day countdown to the country being declared free of the virus.
Aug. 24, 2015
It’s been almost a month since torrential rains caused widespread flooding and a mountainside to collapse on the outskirts of Sierra Leone’s capital, Freetown, sending a blanket of mud into several communities.
Sept. 7, 2017
Security: Redeployment of troops to riven nation would amount to a vote of no confidence in U.N. force.
May 10, 2000
Africa: Junta has been ousted. Still, some wonder whether Nigeria, which led effort, had ulterior motives.
Feb. 18, 1998
Coup leaders in Sierra Leone named a military council Friday to replace ousted President Joseph Momoh and promised to halt the war that brought down his government.
May 2, 1992