FREETOWN, May 25 (Reuters) - A giant tree that towered over Sierra Leone's capital for centuries and symbolised freedom to its early residents crashed down overnight during a heavy rainstorm.

Sierra Leone has been dealt a “great loss,” the country’s leader said Thursday, after its Cotton Tree, which served as a symbol of national freedom, was brought down. IE 11 is not supported.

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.

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A giant tree that towered over Sierra Leone's capital for centuries and symbolised freedom to its early residents came down on Wednesday night (local time) during a heavy rainstorm. The Cotton ...

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Sierra Leone’s cotton tree, a centuries-old symbol of freedom, toppled by storm Josh Milton. Published May 25, 2023 6:29pm Updated May 25, 2023 10:38pm Share this with. Comments. A tree that ...

A giant tree that towered over Sierra Leone’s capital for centuries and symbolized freedom to its early residents came down overnight during a heavy rainstorm. President Julius Maada Bio called ...

Not long afterwards, Sierra Leone was rocked by an 11-year civil war, characterised by widespread atrocities against civilians, thousands of whom had their arms or legs hacked off with machetes.

Sierra Leone’s cotton tree, a centuries-old symbol of freedom, toppled by storm. Josh Milton Published May 25, 2023, 6:29pm | Updated May 25, 2023, 10:38pm.