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Dutch-Moroccan Mocro Maffia network linked to Europe’s largest cocaine haul

May 9, 2026

Spanish authorities intercepted an Arconian vessel that left Freetown port on April 22, seizing a record 30 tonnes of cocaine with an estimated street value of €812.2 million. The shipment has been linked to the Mocro Maffia syndicate with reported ties to the Dutch druglord hiding in Sierra Leone.

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Spanish police intercept large cocaine shipment linked to Freetown route

May 5, 2026

Spanish authorities have intercepted a ship carrying up to 40 tonnes of cocaine off the Canary Islands in what could be one of the largest drug seizures in history. The vessel, which departed from Freetown, Sierra Leone, highlights the growing role of West Africa in global narcotics trafficking networks targeting Europe.

Traveler from Sierra Leone caught with $2.7m cocaine in Hong Kong

April 22, 2026

A 36-year-old traveler from Sierra Leone has been arrested in Hong Kong after customs officers at Hong Kong International Airport discovered 3 kilograms of cocaine hidden in her luggage, with an estimated street value of $2.7 million.

Sierra Leone flagged as hub in global cocaine trade

April 3, 2026

Sierra Leone has been identified as a key hub in the global cocaine trade, according to a new report by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime, which highlights West Africa’s growing role as a major transit and warehousing zone for drugs bound for Europe. The report warns that weak enforcement systems, corruption risks, and the presence of foreign criminal networks, such as the Dutch cocaine kingpin Jos Leijdekkers, could entrench trafficking operations and deepen governance vulnerabilities in the country.

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U.S. withdraws from World Health Organization

January 23, 2026

The Trump administration has formally withdrawn the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO), effectively ending all U.S. obligations and commitments to the global health body. The White House said the decision was driven by what it described as the “WHO’s failures during the COVID-19 pandemic,” including allegations that the organisation obscured critical information,...

Orange Foundation, UBA partner to reduce maternal deaths in York village

A partnership between Orange Foundation and UBA Foundation has transformed the maternity ward at York community health centre, providing modern delivery equipment and oxygen support to improve maternal healthcare services and encourage more women to seek skilled birth attendance.

Afrimoney, Ecobank launch prepaid visa card to boost financial inclusion in Sierra Leone

Afrimoney and Ecobank Sierra Leone have launched a co-branded prepaid Visa card designed to connect mobile money users to the global financial system. The development is intended to accelerate financial inclusion, expand digital payments, and support Sierra Leone's transition toward a cash-light economy.

Sierra Leone begins immigration crackdown June 1

A government task force will begin nationwide inspections on June 1 targeting foreign nationals living and working in Sierra Leone without valid residence and work permits. The move comes as authorities intensify enforcement of immigration laws following the end of a 90-day grace period.

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

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.

West Africa’s economy rebounds to $833 billion in 2026 after losing 35% of GDP in two years

While the region began to recover after 2024, the total GDP of $833 billion in 2026 remains slightly below the $860 billion 2020 level, resulting in a net decline of approximately 3.16% over the full seven-year period.

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