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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.

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...

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.

Sierra Leone Will Change The Day We Change Our Mindset

In this op-ed, economist Dr. Mohamed Ganawah argues that Sierra Leone's greatest challenge is not a lack of resources or opportunities, but a mindset that must shift toward integrity, merit, accountability and shared responsibility if the nation is to achieve lasting development.

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