President Julius Maada Bio paid respects to the victims and families of Sierra Leone’s 2017 landslide tragedy, promising during the memorial events to create a National Disaster Preparedness and Management Agency to prevent future catastrophes. “Today, we remember all our brothers, sisters and children who lost their lives in this…
Authorities in Sierra Leone say more than 300 people have died so far in a massive landslide and flooding that hit Freetown on Monday morning. The torrential rains that hit the West African nation began before dawn. An International Red Cross and Red Crescent (ICRC) Sierra Leone statement cited by…
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…