UK's Blair encourages investment in Sierra Leone
November 18, 2009
| AP
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair drummed up support Wednesday for investment in Sierra Leone, arguing that the west African country has recovered from its brutal civil...
Sierra Leone rebel leaders guilty of war crimes
February 25, 2009
| AP
The rebels were known for asking their victims if they preferred long sleeves or short sleeves. They then cut off the hands of those who chose the first option and the full arm of...
221 missing after Sierra Leone boat capsizes
September 10, 2009
| AP
Police say more than 200 people remain missing in Sierra Leone a day after a boat capsized, killing at least 8. Police official Ibrahim Samura says most of the passengers...
200 missing in Sierra Leone river boat tragedy
September 10, 2009
| AFP
Around 200 people, including a large number of children, are missing after a river boat sank in Sierra Leone, the government said on Thursday. At least 241 passengers were on...
200 missing after Sierra Leone boat capsizes
September 10, 2009
| AP
More than 200 people, including many schoolchildren returning from holidays, were missing and feared dead Thursday, a day after a wooden boat capsized at sea, authorities said...
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Sierra Leone, officially the Republic of Sierra Leone, is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by Guinea in the north, Liberia in the southeast, and the Atlantic Ocean in the southwest. Sierra Leone covers a total area of 71,740 km (27,699 sq mi) and has a population estimated at 6,296,803. The country has a tropical climate, with a diverse environment ranging from savannah to rainforests. Freetown is the capital, seat of government, and largest city. Bo is the second largest city. Other major cities in the country with a population over 100,000 are Kenema, Koidu Town and Makeni. The country...
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