Inquiry requested as footballer, 24, dies in Sierra Leone

The death of local footballer Edmond Bangura, who was just 24, in Sierra Leone has sparked concerns he may have died of coronavirus given his tender age.

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11 years ago

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Sierra Leone's war leader dies

Sierra Leone's ex-president and war-time leader Ahmad Tejan Kabbah dies at the age of 82 after a long illness.

 

10 years ago

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Sierra Leone Ebola doctor dies in US

A surgeon from Sierra Leone who was being treated for Ebola in the US has died, a Nebraska hospital announces.

 

11 years ago

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Sierra Leone Ebola escapee dies

A Sierra Leone woman who fled hospital after testing positive for the Ebola virus has died after turning herself in, health officials tell the BBC.

 

10 years ago

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VIDEO: Ebola doctor dies in Sierra Leone

Another doctor has died from the Ebola virus in Sierra Leone.

 

11 years ago

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AUDIO: Sierra Leone doctor dies of Ebola

The doctor who spearheaded the fight against Ebola has died after becoming infected from treating patients. Shortly before his death Dr Khan spoke to the BBC's Umaru Fofana.

 

10 years ago

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'Sierra Leone has become part of me'

Ex-Sierra Leone manager Johnny McKinstry, appointed at 27, recounts his departure from the Ebola-hit country.

 

9 years ago

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01 Sep

New Ebola death in Sierra Leone

A woman who died on Saturday in northern Sierra Leone has tested positive for Ebola, officials have confirmed.

 

10 years ago

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Mensah: I'm in charge of Sierra Leone

Atto Mensah insists he is still coach of Sierra Leone despite reports John Ajina Sesay will oversee the Nations Cup qualifiers.

 

9 years ago

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06 Nov

WHO 'delayed Sierra Leone lockdown'

The World Health Organization delayed Sierra Leone from declaring a state of emergency over the Ebola outbreak, the country's president tells the BBC.

 

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