Wednesday, April 27, 2011 marked the 50th Independence Anniversary of the Republic of Sierra Leone. The joy and happiness that mesmerized the citizens and friends of Sierra Leone in celebrating this day is
As UK representative to Sierra Leone’s 50th Anniversary of Independence Celebrations, Henry Bellingham MP (in photo), UK Minister for Africa at celebrations marking Her Majesty’s birthday party said “It is a great pleasure to be
After four busy, hot, and lively days in Sierra Leone I am sad to be leaving, but enthused by the spirit of positivity I have encountered. As I leave I am taking up Ian Hughes’
It has been exactly 50 years ago, on April 27th, 1961, when our nation was born and the green, white and blue flag was unveiled for the first time. Our new state declared three days
As we celebrate our 50th Independence anniversary today, April 27th 2011, permit me to congratulate and extend my best wishes to the people of Sierra Leone and pray for peace, progress and prosperity for our beloved
Hip, Hip, Hip, Hurray! Sierra Leone as a nation is 50 years old today. I wasn’t around when Sierra Leone got her independence from Great Britain in April 1961; however, my parents recounted their memories
April 21, 2011 - The U.S. ambassador’s enthusiasm for The United Methodist Church’s health-care and humanitarian efforts was obvious when he emerged from Mercy Hospital’s research lab. (Photo: Anna Owen (left) greets a staff member
Addis Ababa, 27 April 2011 – Dr. Jakob Kellenberger (in photo), President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), will be on an official visit to the African Union (AU) Headquarters in Addis
At least 2.4 million Somalis - 32% of the country's population - are in need of humanitarian assistance but with the ongoing conflict coupled with the current drought blighting crops and killing livestock, many more
As we prepare to celebrate our 50th anniversary, let us look back to our glory days and believe that we can shape a better future for the next 50 years. The best way we can
Sierra Leone gained political independence in April 27th 1961 after more than 150 years of British colonial rule. (Photo: Alhaji Jalloh, Sierra Leone's Information Attache, Saudi Arabia) The new nation was born at exactly midnight on 27th
Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham (in photo), is visiting Freetown as the UK representative for Sierra Leone’s 50th Anniversary of Independence Celebrations. This visible sign of Britain’s commitment to Sierra Leone’s continued transition to a peaceful
During a Symposium organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Sierra Leone in Addis Ababa in collaboration with the Sierra Leonean Community in Ethiopia on Friday 22nd April 2011 at the Africa Hall of
“We have every reason to celebrate 50 years of Sierra Leone’s existence as a sovereign state.” That in a nutshell was the message delivered by His Excellency Bockarie K. Stevens, Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to the
God of mercy, love and compassion, as we make our supplications to you in absolute contrition, we ask for your forgiveness for all our sins and meekly pray that you bless our beloved Sierra Leone.
