If you have ever traveled to Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone, you’ve seen the Cotton Tree: a sprawling green tower standing in the middle of the city, a centuries-old monument to life. But after a night of heavy rain, the tree has collapsed, breaking the hearts of Sierra Leoneans around the wo…
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A centuries-old, towering tree that served as a historic symbol in Sierra Leone has been felled during a wind and rain storm in the capital Freetown, the government said on Thursday.
If you have ever traveled to Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone, you’ve seen the Cotton Tree: a sprawling green tower standing in the middle of the city, a centuries-old monument to life. But after a night of heavy rain, the tree has collapsed, breaking the hearts of Sierra Leoneans around the wo…
Sierra Leon's President Julius Maada Bio says heavy rains felled the centuries-old Cotton Tree that has stood as the country's national symbol for decades.
Sierra Leon's President Julius Maada Bio said Thursday heavy rains brought down the centuries-old Cotton Tree that has stood as the country's national symbol for decades.
The centuries-old tree that towered over the skyline of Freetown was a symbol for the country's resilience. The President of Sierra Leone has vowed to erect a monument in its place.
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