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EU Ambassador calls for swift extradition of Dutch cocaine trafficker Jos Leijdekkers

May 22, 2026

The European Union Ambassador to Sierra Leone has called for the urgent extradition of convicted Dutch drug trafficker Jos Leijdekkers, warning that the high-profile case is damaging Sierra Leone’s international reputation and raising concerns over the country’s commitment to combating transnational organised crime.

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Sierra Leone confirms measles outbreak with 41 cases recorded so far

May 14, 2026

Health authorities confirm 41 measles cases across Sierra Leone, with Freetown hardest hit. Officials urge vigilance, vaccination, and early reporting as response teams intensify containment efforts.

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APC calls for laying of Tripartite Report in parliament

May 4, 2026

While announcing an end to its governance boycott, Sierra Leone’s main opposition party calls for the tabling of the Agreement for National Unity and the Tripartite Committee Report in parliament, stating that doing so would ensure compliance with their implementation. Additionally, the APC is advocating for the creation of a standing electoral committee, a move currently facing opposition from the ruling SLPP.

Sierra Leone drops 23 places in World Press Freedom Index

May 4, 2026

Sierra Leone has fallen 23 places to 79th in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index, with RSF citing rising press freedom violations, restricted access to information, and growing digital threats. Journalists continue to face harassment, legal risks, and election-related violence, prompting SLAJ to call for stronger constitutional protections for media freedom.

APC, SLPP pick up fight again over electoral reform

April 23, 2026

Political tensions are escalating between the APC and the ruling SLPP over proposed electoral reforms, despite a mediated agreement setting a December 2026 deadline. Disputes over electoral restructuring, the census, and use of a proportional representation system highlight fragile political consensus and raise concerns about the country’s democratic stability ahead of the 2028 elections.

Government tightens immigration controls for foreign nationals, warns against non-compliance

April 15, 2026

The government this week announced that all foreign nationals residing or working in the country must now obtain valid biometric residence and work permits, as the old paper-based documentation is no longer valid. Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security and the Sierra Leone Immigration Department affirmed that failure to comply with this directive, which...

Orange’s NLe1.8m health aid brings fresh hope to rural mothers in Wai

April 1, 2026

Orange Sierra Leone has invested NLe1.8 million in a new ultra-modern health centre in Wai, Pujehun district. The upgraded facility expands access to maternal and child healthcare, emergency services, and life-saving treatment, offering renewed hope for rural communities and strengthening efforts to reduce maternal and child mortality in Sierra Leone.

3 dead, hundreds displaced as severe flooding hits Freetown

Three members of the same family have died after torrential rains triggered a deadly wall collapse and widespread flooding across Freetown. Two children are reported missing.

Liberia: President Boakai fires top government, security officials linked to drug trafficking

Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has dismissed 12 senior security and government officials connected to cocaine trafficking cases and ordered prosecution of all those involved in recent cocaine seizures of over $300 million, signalling a strong political will to dismantle narcotics networks and restore public confidence in state institutions.

Dangote Refinery raises $2.5 billion in private equity placement

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals completed a landmark $2.5 billion private equity placement, attracting overwhelming investor interest and setting what is believed to be Africa's largest publicly disclosed primary equity private placement.

Parliament set to debate bill that seeks to amend electoral laws

Parliament is set to debate the Constitutional Amendment Bill that proposes sweeping reforms to Sierra Leone's electoral system. The bill introduces measures on the appointment of electoral commissioners, women's political participation, independent presidential candidates and proportional representation system, setting the stage for a crucial decision that could redefine the country's democratic and electoral landscape.

Fragility and the Politics of Prevention

In this thought-provoking op-ed, Sierra Leone's Vice President Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh calls for a shift from the politics of redistribution to the politics of prevention, urging greater investment in human capital, climate resilience, agriculture, and predictable financing to help countries break free from recurring cycles of fragility and build lasting resilience.

3 dead, hundreds displaced as severe flooding hits Freetown

Liberia: President Boakai fires top government, security officials linked to drug trafficking

Dangote Refinery raises $2.5 billion in private equity placement

Parliament set to debate bill that seeks to amend electoral laws

Fragility and the Politics of Prevention

Sierra Leone Will Change The Day We Change Our Mindset

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Government tightens immigration controls for foreign nationals, warns against non-compliance

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3 dead, hundreds displaced as severe flooding hits Freetown

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