By Augustine Bamie Anthony When the first group of third‑country nationals arrived in Sierra Leone from the United States on 20 May, many expected controversy. Around the world, similar programmes often spark headlines for the wrong reasons—administrative confusion, poor coordination, public concern, and strained institutions—but that never happened in Sierra Leone. Instead, the operation unfolded...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu June 5, 2026: Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr has sounded the alarm over the growing scourge of kush addiction among Sierra Leone’s youth, after engaging directly with addicts living under the Congo Cross Bridge last weekend. The Mayor described the encounter as “heartbreaking,” noting the glazed eyes, malnourished bodies, and sores on...Read More
By Mohamed Jaward Nyallay Strategic Communications Adviser Pujehun, June 8, 2026 – The Government of Sierra Leone, in partnership with development allies, is set to complete the construction of two major hospitals in Zimmi and Kpakedu, Pujehun District, expanding healthcare access for thousands of residents living far from the district’s main hospital. Each facility will...Read More
By Mohamed Jaward Nyallay Strategic Communications Adviser Pujehun, June 8, 2026 – The Government of Sierra Leone, in partnership with development allies, is set to complete the construction of two major hospitals in Zimmi and Kpakedu, Pujehun District, expanding healthcare access for thousands of residents living far from the district’s main hospital. Each facility will...Read More
Fugitive Dutch trafficker Joseph Leijdekkers allegedly masterminded a 30-ton cocaine shipment from his West African hideout, Spanish authorities told OCCRP. Leijdekkers has not been charged in the case. Banner: Europol Reported by Antonio Baquero OCCRP – antonio@occrp.org Ingrid Gercama OCCRP – ingrid.gercama@occrp.org June 5, 2026 One of Europe’s most wanted fugitives — Dutch drug trafficker Joseph “Jos” Leijdekkers —...Read More
By SLPHA PR Unit Recent public discussions and media reports have sought to portray the Port of Freetown as a “cocaine corridor.” However, port authorities and security agencies insist that such claims misrepresent the facts, pointing instead to a record of successful interceptions that demonstrate the port’s vigilance. Officials emphasize that the Port of Freetown...Read More
Freetown, June 4, 2026: The Sierra Leone Roads Authority (SLRA) has concluded a final validation workshop on the country’s Axle Load Management Strategy, bringing together government officials, mayors, district chairmen, development partners, and road sector experts to review and endorse key recommendations aimed at protecting Sierra Leone’s road network. Delivering remarks, Engineer Vandy Frence, Deputy...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Addis Ababa, June 3, 2026: Sierra Leone has called for deeper continental cooperation, increased humanitarian support, and the full implementation of African Union (AU) legal frameworks to tackle the growing challenges facing refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) across Africa. The appeal was delivered during the 1350th session of the AU...Read More
Dakar, Senegal – June 5, 2026 – The Government of Sierra Leone has signed a major Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SO.AFRI.LOGE, a Malian housing development company, to construct 22,000 social housing units for civil servants under a mortgage financing scheme. The agreement was signed at the Sierra Leone Embassy in Dakar by the Ministry...Read More
By Alusine Sesay Freetown — Sierra Leonean businessman and computer engineer, Peter Lahai, has strongly denied allegations that he defrauded two Sierra Leonean women residing in the United States of US$31,900. Through his lawyer, Lahai described the accusations as “false, malicious, and calculated to injure my client’s reputation, cause distress to his family, and undermine...Read More
