Sierra Leone and China are strengthening their diplomatic and economic ties, as President Ernest Bai Koroma continues his visit to Beijing this week. The Xinhua news agency reports that Koroma, meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, engaged in talks Thursday that led to agreements on support for Sierra Leone’s public…
Sierra Leone is now facing major flooding due to torrential downpours. Reuters reported that at least four people have died due to the flooding along with many injuries. The government has now officially ordered people to stay home due to the danger caused by the floods. However, they have advised…
A military court in Sierra Leone cleared 13 soldiers who were accused of scheming to seize and kill President Ernest Bai Koroma in 2013. “The prosecution must prove its case beyond all reasonable doubt. If there is doubt, that doubt must be resolved for the accused,” Judge Advocate Otto told…