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EU clarifies €18m aid to Sierra Leone is ‘under assessment’

October 3, 2026

In a formal response to Fritong Post, the European Commission said that the €18 million EU budget support to Sierra Leone for 2026 is 'currently under assessment' and that no disbursement is planned, while stressing that the EU is seriously concerned about drug trafficking and organised crime in Sierra Leone and the wider region.

Amnesty accuses Russia of trafficking foreign nationals to fight in Ukraine

September 14, 2026

Amnesty International has accused Russia of trafficking foreign nationals into its armed forces, using deception, coercion and false job offers targeting vulnerable people low-income countries.

Malik Azmani, Member of the European Parliament, is urging the European Union to consider sanctions against Sierra Leone following the failed extradition effort involving convicted drug trafficker Jos Leijdekkers.

Netherlands pushes for EU sanctions against Sierra Leone after failed extradition request for Jos Leijdekkers

June 8, 2026

The Netherlands is urging the European Union to impose sanctions on Sierra Leone following the failure of bilateral efforts to secure the extradition of convicted Dutch drug kingpin Jos Leijdekkers.

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.

Jos Leijdekkers, also known as Bolle Jos, pictured attending a church service in Tihun, Sierra Leone, on 1 January 2025.

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.

President Donald Trump delivers remarks at a Rural Health Transformation Event. Credit: White House Galleries

U.S. withdraws from World Health Organization

January 23, 2026

By Lawrence Williams 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...

EU clarifies €18m aid to Sierra Leone is ‘under assessment’

Government creates new districts and localities ahead of planned census

The SLPP has initiated a major restructuring of the country's local government landscape, creating new districts in its southeastern stronghold while splitting Freetown and the western rural area into several localities. While officials cite improved public service delivery, opposition figures denounce it as political gerrymandering amid a worsening funding crisis for existing local councils.

Nigeria probes death of 37 miners in NSCDC custody

Official investigation into the deaths last Thursday of 37 miners held in NSCDC custody has begun, with the ten-member panel expected to conclude its findings within two weeks.

Dutch cocaine kingpin ‘remains at large in Sierra Leone’ — EU Parliament

The European Parliament has formally adopted a resolution addressing international drug trafficking that explicitly names Sierra Leone and highlights convicted Dutch drug kingpin Jos Leijdekkers, who “remains at large” in the country. As security deepens at major European ports, lawmakers noted that criminal syndicates are increasingly shifting their logistical hubs to West Africa, prompting calls for expanded joint maritime surveillance, intelligence sharing, and judicial cooperation.

Post-match unrest forces government to halt community leagues

Following violent clashes between residents and police that reportedly claimed three lives after a COFA match, the government has suspended all community and school soccer competitions across the western area. The unrest in Kroo Town Road, triggered by a defeat to Kosso Town, led to the fatal “shooting” of a local trader, prompting a formal inquiry by the IPCB.

EU clarifies €18m aid to Sierra Leone is ‘under assessment’

Government creates new districts and localities ahead of planned census

Nigeria probes death of 37 miners in NSCDC custody

Dutch cocaine kingpin ‘remains at large in Sierra Leone’ — EU Parliament

Post-match unrest forces government to halt community leagues

Amnesty accuses Russia of trafficking foreign nationals to fight in Ukraine

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