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Sierra Leone's iconic cotton tree felled by storm
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2023-05-25 18:27
The Freetown landmark was a symbol of liberty for early settlers and appeared on banknotes.

A towering cotton tree which has stood for several hundred years in Sierra Leone's capital, Freetown, has been brought down by a heavy storm.

President Julius Maada Bio said the tree fell after a downpour on Wednesday night. He described it as a "great loss to the nation".

He said the tree...