The actor has been visiting his late father's native country for the first time.
Elba and his Canadian wife Sabrina have been asked to become the brand ambassadors of the West African country.
The Luther star says he wants to help rejuvenate Sierra Leone which was hit by an Ebola outbreak from 2014 to 2016.
'The Cure' guitarist Perry Bamonte dies at 65
Perry Bamonte, keyboardist and guitarist in The Cure, has died at 65, the English indie rock band confirmed through their official website on Friday.
Kennedy Center Christmas Eve concert canceled after Trump's name added
A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center has been canceled, with the host of the longtime annual performance attributing the decision to the addition of Republican US President Donald Trump's name to the institution in Washington.
UK police say comedian Russell Brand charged with two more offences
British police has said on Tuesday that comedian and actor Russell Brand had been charged with two new counts of serious sexual assault.
Barry Manilow shares cancer diagnosis as surgery prompts concert cancellations
US singer-songwriter Barry Manilow has announced on Monday through Instagram that he has been diagnosed with lung cancer, prompting him to pause his scheduled concerts while he undergoes surgery.
Chris Rea, singer of 'Driving Home for Christmas', dies at 74
Chris Rea, an English singer-songwriter and guitarist best known for his festive hit 'Driving Home For Christmas', has died aged 74 following a short illness, his family said on Monday.
A humanitarian aid convoy provided by the UAE's Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qasimi Foundation for Charity and Humanitarian Work has entered the Gaza Strip under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, carrying vital therapeutic and preventive supplies for children and women.
Dubai Police have taken firm action against 90 individuals for riding electric bikes in a reckless and dangerous manner on sports tracks and dedicated scooter lanes at Kite Beach.
The UAE has strongly condemned the bombing at a mosque in Homs, central Syria, which left a number of civilians dead and injured.
