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Twenty killed in Sierra Leone attack and nearly 2,000 prisoners escape

Twenty killed in Sierra Leone attack and nearly 2,000 prisoners escape

The West African country was thrown into panic in the early hours when the assailants sent gunfire ringing across the capital Freetown.
Tue Nov 28 2023
Deaths from Sierra Leone tanker blast rise to 144

Deaths from Sierra Leone tanker blast rise to 144

Victims included people who had flocked to collect fuel leaking from the ruptured vehicle.
Sun Nov 14 2021
A rediscovered forgotten species brews promise for coffee's future

A rediscovered forgotten species brews promise for coffee's future

The stenophylla rediscovery may help in the "future-proofing" of a coffee industry that supports the economy of several tropical countries.
Wed Apr 21 2021
Back with new Afrobeat album, veteran musician Bockarie asks for better Sierra Leone

Back with new Afrobeat album, veteran musician Bockarie asks for better Sierra Leone

Living conditions will remain the same for the poor so long as Sierra Leoneans continue to elect corrupt, incompetent officials. - Bockarie
Sat Nov 21 2020
Nearly 500 dead pulled from Sierra Leone mudslide - coroner

Nearly 500 dead pulled from Sierra Leone mudslide - coroner

Rescue workers have unearthed 499 dead bodies since last week's devastating landslide near the Sierra Leone capital Freetown.
Mon Aug 21 2017
More than 200 killed in Sierra Leone as mudslide sweeps away homes

More than 200 killed in Sierra Leone as mudslide sweeps away homes

More than 200 people were killed when a mudslide struck the outskirts of Sierra Leone's capital Freetown on Monday, sweeping away homes.
Mon Aug 14 2017
At least 179 bodies recovered from Sierra Leone mudslide - Red Cross

At least 179 bodies recovered from Sierra Leone mudslide - Red Cross

At least 179 bodies have been brought to the central morgue in Sierra Leone's capital, Freetown, after a mudslide in the outskirts of the city on Monday morning.
Mon Aug 14 2017
Sierra Leone to vaccinate 200 people connected to Ebola victim

Sierra Leone to vaccinate 200 people connected to Ebola victim

Sierra Leone is to vaccinate around 200 people who came into direct or indirect contact with a woman who died of Ebola on Saturday.
Thu Sep 03 2015
Rebuilding after Ebola

Rebuilding after Ebola

Lessons learnt after the Ebola outbreak in three African countries Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea.
Sat Apr 18 2015
Ebola-infected UK nurse fighting for her life

Ebola-infected UK nurse fighting for her life

A British nurse with Ebola was fighting for her life Sunday as two health workers, who also spent time in Sierra Leone, were placed under observation in the US and Germany.
Mon Jan 05 2015
Ebola returns to Europe with first case diagnosed in Britain

Ebola returns to Europe with first case diagnosed in Britain

A healthcare worker recently back from Sierra Leone was diagnosed with Ebola, the first diagnosis of the deadly virus in Britain during the current outbreak.
Tue Dec 30 2014
Queen praises Ebola health workers in Christmas message

Queen praises Ebola health workers in Christmas message

Queen Elizabeth II will pay tribute in her annual Christmas Day broadcast on Thursday to the "selflessness" of medical staff and aid workers fighting the Ebola epidemic.
Thu Dec 25 2014
Ebola to push Guinea, Sierra Leone into recession: World Bank

Ebola to push Guinea, Sierra Leone into recession: World Bank

The World Bank said Tuesday that the fallout from the deadly Ebola pandemic will push Guinea and Sierra Leone into recession next year.
Tue Dec 02 2014
UK health volunteers head to S. Leone to tackle Ebola

UK health volunteers head to S. Leone to tackle Ebola

A first group of volunteers from Britain's state National Health Service left for Sierra Leone on Saturday to join the Ebola epidemic fightback.
Sun Nov 23 2014
Ebola-infected Cuban doctor arrives in Geneva

Ebola-infected Cuban doctor arrives in Geneva

A Cuban doctor infected with Ebola in Sierra Leone arrived late Thursday in Geneva, where he will be treated for the deadly virus.
Fri Nov 21 2014
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024