Brussels 06.11.2021 A massive explosion at a petrol station in Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone, killed at least 80 people, burning people in cars and streets nearby, a rescue worker and nurse said Saturday, November 6. #UPDATE At least 80 people have been killed in an explosion at a fuel depot in Sierra Leone's…
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Florence African candidate Mayor
Antonella Bundu (49) – born in Florence to an Italian mother and a native of Sierra Leone father, she is the mayor candidate of the Florentine left-wing coalition that includes the lists Florence Open City, Italian Left and Power to People. A civil rights activist, she has never been part of a political competition in Florence before. “My commitment…
EU appoints observation mission to Sierra Leone
In response to an invitation by the Sierra Leonean authorities, the European Union has decided to deploy an Election Observation Mission (EOM) to Sierra Leone to observe the general elections scheduled for 7 March. This is the fourth time that the European Union is observing general elections in Sierra Leone, which reflects the EU’s long-term commitment to supporting credible, transparent and inclusive elections in the country. EU deploys Election Observation Mission to…
Millions stolen in Ebola epidemic
The Red Cross has confirmed that more than USD 6 million of aid money was lost to fraud and corruption during the Ebola epidemic in West Africa. Auditors found overpriced supplies, salaries for non-existent aid workers and fake customs bills. More than $6 million meant to fight Ebola outbreak in West Africa was stolen through…
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