A press release from State House, the seat of government in Sierra Leone, has stated that all flags will fly at half mast for three days in honour of former South African President Nelson Mandela who passed away Thursday night.
"It is with deep sadness that we learnt of the demise of former South African President Nelson Mandela whose passing away is an irreparable loss to his family, the nation of South Africa and the entire African continent," the release declared.
Continuing, the December 6 State House press release observed:
"As a true nationalist, visionary leader, great Pan-Africanist and Ambassador of Peace, Nelson Mandela touched the lives of many. We will always remember him as a larger than life political figure who, through his tenacious struggle for for equality and freedom has left an indelible mark in the history of mankind."
The release ended on this note:
"The President, government and people of the republic of Sierra Leone extend heartfelt condolences to the President, government and people of South Africa, especially to the Mandela family for the loss of this great son of Africa. May Almighty God in his mercy grant the bereaved family succour and solace in this period of grief."
The late former President Mandela will be buried in his home village of Qunu Sunday December 15, 2013.
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