World Jan 03 Sierra Leone’s former president charged with treason for alleged involvement in failed coup attempt By Madeline Powell
Nation Nov 27 Watch 4:14 News Wrap: Israeli-owned tanker likely seized by Somali pirates, Pentagon says In our news wrap Monday, the Pentagon said militants who seized an Israeli-owned tanker were likely Somali pirates and not rebels from Yemen, Elon Musk visited Israel and said he supports neutralizing Hamas, southern and central Ukraine is struggling to…
World Nov 26 Sierra Leone under curfew after gunmen attack barracks, detention centers in capital Sierra Leone’s president declared a nationwide curfew Sunday after gunmen attacked the military's main and largest barracks in the West African nation's capital and then overran detention centers, including a major prison. By Kemo Cham, Chinedu Asadu, Associated Press
World Sep 10 U.S. tennis star Frances Tiafoe has big impact on young Africans Last year, Sam Jalloh zig-zagged across West Africa coaching tennis to kids, taking with him rackets, balls and a cellphone loaded with photos and videos of a pro player in action to inspire the youngsters. The player? Frances Tiafoe. By Clarence Roy-Macaulay, Gerald Imray, Associated Press
Science Jul 28 New Ebola species is reported for first time in a decade The family of Ebola viruses has just gotten a bit bigger. The government of Sierra Leone has announced that a new species of Ebola, the sixth, has been discovered there in bats. By Helen Branswell, STAT
Aug 24 5 important stories that deserve a second look By Joshua Barajas, Erica R. Hendry, Iman Smith, Ryan Connelly Holmes As President Donald Trump returns from his working vacation, here are five stories you might have missed during your own travels. Continue reading
Aug 18 Watch 3:30 News Wrap: 2 stabbed to death in Finland attack By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Friday, a man stabbed two to death and wounded six others in a Finnish city about 95 miles outside of Helsinki. The attacker was shot in the leg and captured. Also, a state trooper who died… Continue watching
Aug 15 Watch 3:48 News Wrap: Sierra Leone rescue crews battle devastating mudslide By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, the death toll from a devastating mudslide in Sierra Leone has surged to more than 300. The Red Cross estimates another 600 people are still missing. Also, the president of Argentina became the latest South… Continue watching
Aug 15 VIDEO: In Sierra Leone, hundreds killed by flooding, mudslides By Larisa Epatko Many remained buried in their homes Tuesday after a massive rain-induced landslide tore through a town near Sierra Leone’s capital Freetown. At least 300 people were killed and 600 missing from the flooding and mudslides, according to the Red Cross. Continue reading
Mar 29 The Ebola public health emergency is over, WHO declares By Helen Branswell, STAT Ebola no longer constitutes an international health emergency, the World Health Organization said Tuesday. Continue reading