Sierra Leone.
sovereign state in West Africa
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Allegations have surfaced demanding a formal government investigation into the functioning of the judicial system in Sierra Leone.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The judiciary handling of a JFK matter in Sierra Leone is now under scrutiny.Some support1 report
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Joseph Fitzgerald Kamara appeals to the members of parliament in Sierra Leone.Some support3 reports
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Rotary-affiliated groups are supporting school re-roofing and facility building projects in Kenya and Sierra Leone.Some support1 report
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Beijing encouraged Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone to adapt their public service models.Some support1 report
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Nigerian troops supported stability in Sierra Leone as Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger formally joined the Alliance of Sahel States.Some support1 report
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The leadership of Abdulsalami Abubakar in Nigeria's peacekeeping operations in West Africa, including Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea, is discussed.Well supported8 reports1 development inside
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Aegis Defence Services secured contracts related to the Sandline affair while operating in Sierra Leone and Afghanistan.Some support2 reports
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Kenya's Ministry of Health steps up Ebola preparedness while supporting the fight against the virus in Sierra Leone and Liberia.Some support1 report
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Chinese enterprises and the China Chamber of Commerce are mobilizing support for Sierra Leonean markets and community healthcare.Some support1 report
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A drug shipment originating from Sierra Leone was intercepted near Morocco.Some support2 reports
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Nigeria supported Sierra Leone during its civil war, and Olufemi Oluyede held a meeting in Abuja.Some support2 reports
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The Ministry of Health in Sierra Leone has launched a national health campaign.Some support1 report
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The Civil Defence Corps (CDS) is outgoing from Sierra Leone.Some support2 reports
Earlier this month
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A deportation case is underway from Iowa to Sierra Leone, involving DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin.Some support3 reports
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President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone met with Pope Leo XIV to discuss Church-state relations and social challenges.Some support1 report
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A conference was held in London for the Sierra Leone diaspora, where Remoe discussed investment opportunities in the country.Some support2 reports
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Sierra Leone and Belarus initiated bilateral cooperation in the agricultural sector in January 2021.Some support1 report
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Similar standardization efforts are noted in West Africa, involving Sierra Leone and Monrovia.Some support1 report
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US pressures African nations, including Ghana, for migrants, leading to deportations to Sierra Leone.Some support1 report
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Studies indicate military takeovers are occurring in both Sierra Leone and Sudan.Some support2 reports
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Sierra Leone affords presidential protection to a fugitive drug baron while consulting on regional drug network issues.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Fear of deploying ineffective vaccines was reported in Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Liberia.Some support1 report
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Spanish authorities are investigating a drug trafficking operation where a Dutch trafficker was alleged to be the mastermind, coordinating from Sierra Leone.Some support2 reports
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UNICEF supports Sierra Leone's government, with Makeni noted as a hospital location.Some support1 report
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An Ebola outbreak originated near the Ebola River, involving Guinea and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.Well supported5 reports
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Portuguese journeymen reached Sierra Leone, Mombasa, and other locations across the continent of Africa.Some support1 report
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Operational updates on UN Women's work in Sierra Leone, Somalia, and Haiti, including mission conclusions and political aspirations.Some support1 report1 development inside
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UN agencies are supporting initiatives in Sierra Leone, including hosting community-led safe spaces for women in Moyamba.Some support1 report
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Sierra Leone is a focus country for a project initiated by the Rockefeller Foundation aimed at improving energy access across Africa.Some support1 report
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Assess post-election developments and institutional needs in Sierra Leone, involving the Sierra Leone Police.Some support1 report
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The region involving Liberia, Sierra Leone, and West Africa is hosting a strategic logistics depot and shares a history of civil wars.Some support1 report6 developments inside
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Shared failure in regional border security protocols involving Liberia, Ghana, and Sierra Leone.Some support1 report
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Exploitation of resources like gold and chrome is linked to conflict financing through the illicit gem trade, involving South Africa, Angola, and Sierra Leone.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A film brought the diamond trade in Sierra Leone to public spotlight.Some support1 report
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The Sierra Leone Parliament is considering the Constitution Bill, with members of the APC participating in the process.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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The President of Sierra Leone is seeking the opinion of the Supreme Court regarding the adoption of a bill, involving the opposition party APC.Some support1 report
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Sierra Leone reaffirmed support for Moroccan sovereignty and sought stronger bilateral cooperation with Morocco.Some support2 reports
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Ernest Bai Koroma, former ruler of Sierra Leone, was detained in Goderich and is now residing in Nigeria following legal proceedings.Well supported6 reports4 developments inside
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Ernest Bai Koroma returned to Sierra Leone after criminal proceedings ceased, having traveled through Nigeria.Some support1 report
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Human Rights Watch investigates human rights issues caused by development projects of African Minerals Limited in Tonkolili District, Sierra Leone.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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The event provides static geographical facts about Sierra Leone, including Kenema, Freetown, and Makeni, and mentions historical ties to Qatar and the European Commission.Some support1 report
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The Royal African Company transported enslaved people from Sierra Leone.Some support2 reports
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BACE highlighted investment opportunities in Sierra Leone and explored ferry connectivity between Lagos and Monrovia.Some support1 report
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The government of Sierra Leone addressed various social issues in the capital city of Freetown.Some support1 report
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President Julius Maada Bio is conducting a cost per person census comparison involving Sierra Leone, Kenya, and Ghana.Some support1 report
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The judicial system in Sierra Leone is currently handling serious charges in the capital city of Freetown.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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ECOWAS leaders met to discuss regional bloc challenges, with Julius Maada Bio chairing the meetings and Sierra Leone being included as a member state.Well supported3 reports6 developments inside
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Sierra Leone's education ban is currently being challenged before the ECOWAS court, involving President Bio as the head of state.Some support1 report
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PaviFort operates across the West African sub-region, undertaking projects in Nigeria, Liberia, and Guinea, funded through an OIC headquarters in Jeddah.Some support2 reports
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UNDP and WFP delegations visited a logistics depot in Sierra Leone.Some support1 report
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A study examining the impacts of disability in Kerala and Sierra Leone was conducted by a lead author based at McGill University.Some support1 report
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Former President Ernest Bai Koroma returned to Sierra Leone, having been facilitated by President Julius Maada Bio and accompanied by Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh.Some support2 reports
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Sierra Leone's Ministry of Health explores a partnership to improve health services with organization Riders for Health.Some support1 report
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Ernest Bai Koroma, former President of Sierra Leone, traveled to Nigeria for an ECOWAS summit, involving regional leaders and the Nigerian government.Some support1 report
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Ernest Bai Koroma served as president of Sierra Leone on this date, and Freetown is the capital city of Sierra Leone.Some support1 report
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A foundation dedicated to uplifting Sierra Leonean women held a dinner in Manhattan Beach, involving its founder and an honorary consul.Some support1 report
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ECOWAS is actively involved in peace promotion efforts concerning Sierra Leone, with the Nigerian government participating in these engagements.Some support7 reports1 development inside
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Sierra Leone supported international efforts aimed at ending child marriage.Some support2 reports
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The government of Sierra Leone ordered the orderly wind-up of the Mineral Wealth Fund Sierra Leone Limited, which manages the country's largest iron ore prospect.Some support1 report
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Around Sierra Leone this week
News at the entities that move Sierra Leone most-
parliament StructuralParliament discussed an amendment to the anti-corruption act on August 6, 2026.Moves Sierra Leone
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Charles Taylor OperationalCharles Taylor, a candidate for state House, is pursuing legal action against Assembly.Moves Sierra Leone
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World Bank StructuralFarmers and activists in Pakistan demand the restoration of PASSCO amid concerns over IMF and World Bank policies.Moves Sierra Leone
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Julius Maada Bio StructuralJulius Maada Bio addressed the inaugural Geneva Peace Forum on October 14, 2026.Moves Sierra Leone
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Economic Community of West African States StructuralUS Fed tightening is causing currency depreciation in member states of the Economic Community of West African States.Moves Sierra Leone
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Nigeria OperationalThe Gates Foundation was informed about local risk management systems in Nigeria.Moves Sierra Leone
Connections
The 40 strongest of 885, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Julius Maada Bio Structural
Julius Maada Bio serves as the President and head of state of Sierra Leone, defining its executive leadership and national agenda.
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Liberia Operational
The nations maintain active operational links through shared regional crises, political coordination, and cross-border economic and security flows.
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Ernest Bai Koroma Structural
Ernest Bai Koroma held high office as President of Sierra Leone, operating within its political and legal framework.
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Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh Structural
Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh serves as the Vice-President of Sierra Leone, participating in national governance.
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United Nations General Assembly Operational
Sierra Leone actively leads efforts and adopts resolutions within the UN General Assembly.
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Economic Community of West African States Structural
Sierra Leone is a formal member state of ECOWAS, participating in regional peace, stability, and military cooperation mandates.
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KABBA Structural
Kabba holds the formal governmental position of Foreign Minister within Sierra Leone.
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parliament Structural
The parliament functions as the official legislative body, carrying out the governmental functions within the sovereign state of Sierra Leone.
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Europe Operational
Sierra Leone serves as a source for cocaine destined for European markets, leading to active law enforcement intervention by European authorities.
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Nigeria Operational
Nigeria and Sierra Leone maintain active operational ties through regional cooperation, security support, and diplomatic engagement.
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Ministry of Energy Structural
The Ministry of Energy operates as a governmental agency within Sierra Leone, tasked with managing the national energy compact.
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Charles Taylor Operational
Charles Taylor was responsible for leading military operations against Sierra Leone and was subsequently convicted for war crimes and atrocities committed in the country.
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high court Structural
The High Court is a formal judicial institution operating within the legal and governmental structure of Sierra Leone.
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Beijing Operational
Sierra Leone and Beijing maintain a comprehensive strategic partnership characterized by high-level diplomatic cooperation and policy influence.
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Netherlands Operational
The relationship centers on the diplomatic pressure exerted by the Netherlands regarding the extradition of a fugitive drug baron linked to Sierra Leone.
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UN Women Operational
UN Women actively operates and partners within Sierra Leone, and Sierra Leone participates in UN Women's agenda.
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World Bank Structural
The World Bank provides financial, technical, and developmental support to Sierra Leone.
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Fatima Maada Bio Structural
Fatima Maada Bio holds the formal and defined role of First Lady of Sierra Leone.
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DHS Structural
DHS monitors individuals from Sierra Leone regarding illegal entry and arrest procedures.
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Ghana Operational
The two states actively engage in bilateral discussions regarding regional security, food aid, and development comparisons.
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Kenji Okamura Operational
Kenji Okamura provides expert advice regarding economic stability to the government of Sierra Leone.
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International Criminal Court Structural
Sierra Leone serves as a Vice-President of the Assembly of States Parties, establishing a formal functional link with the International Criminal Court.
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Donald Trump Transactional
The Trump administration deported individuals to Sierra Leone.
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United Nations Structural
The UN provides oversight, monitors human rights, and offers diplomatic platforms for Sierra Leone while also applying international governance mechanisms like sanctions.
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Xi Jinping Structural
Sierra Leone adheres to China's foreign policy doctrines, which influences bilateral cooperation.
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International Monetary Fund Operational
IMF actively influences Sierra Leone's economic reforms and crisis management through support and policy guidance.
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Guinea Operational
Guinea and Sierra Leone maintain operational ties through bilateral agreements, border management, and shared regional health crises.
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Bassirou Diomaye Faye Operational
Sierra Leone's political processes and ECOWAS summits provided the platform for Bassirou Diomaye Faye to achieve leadership legitimacy and influence.
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Ministry of Health Structural
The Ministry of Health functions as a national agency operating within the governmental structure of Sierra Leone.
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Somalia Operational
Sierra Leone actively supplies personnel to support Somalia's mission, sharing a common status as climate-vulnerable states.
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Iowa Transactional
Iowa conducts deportations of individuals to Sierra Leone.
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Mano River Union Structural
Sierra Leone is a member of the Mano River Union, cooperating on regional issues and shared challenges.
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fund Transactional
The fund provided financial support for peacebuilding efforts in Sierra Leone.
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Kashim Shettima Transactional
Kashim Shettima traveled to Sierra Leone to attend a summit.
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Nigerian Army Operational
The Nigerian Army has deployed to Sierra Leone to participate in peacekeeping missions and support regional stability.
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South Africa Operational
The operational relationship is founded on a shared commitment to health outcomes and accountability.
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UNICEF Structural
UNICEF provides support to the government of Sierra Leone.
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David van Weel Transactional
Sierra Leone and David van Weel are involved in an extradition process, with Sierra Leone demanding the extradition and Van Weel pushing for it.
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Dutch Shared context
The individual's network utilizes Sierra Leone as a conduit for rerouted cocaine trade.
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Apc Operational
Apc functions as the opposition party within the political structure of Sierra Leone.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
16 events- The judiciary handling of a JFK matter in Sierra Leone is now under scrutiny.
- Rotary-affiliated groups are supporting school re-roofing and facility building projects in Kenya and Sierra Leone.
- Beijing encouraged Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone to adapt their public service models.
- Nigerian troops supported stability in Sierra Leone as Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger formally joined the Alliance of Sahel States.
- Kenya's Ministry of Health steps up Ebola preparedness while supporting the fight against the virus in Sierra Leone and Liberia.
- Chinese enterprises and the China Chamber of Commerce are mobilizing support for Sierra Leonean markets and community healthcare.
- A drug shipment originating from Sierra Leone was intercepted near Morocco.
- Nigeria supported Sierra Leone during its civil war, and Olufemi Oluyede held a meeting in Abuja.
- The Ministry of Health in Sierra Leone has launched a national health campaign.
- The Civil Defence Corps (CDS) is outgoing from Sierra Leone.
- A deportation case is underway from Iowa to Sierra Leone, involving DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin.
- President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone met with Pope Leo XIV to discuss Church-state relations and social challenges.
- Sierra Leone and Belarus initiated bilateral cooperation in the agricultural sector in January 2021.
- Similar standardization efforts are noted in West Africa, involving Sierra Leone and Monrovia.
- US pressures African nations, including Ghana, for migrants, leading to deportations to Sierra Leone.
- Studies indicate military takeovers are occurring in both Sierra Leone and Sudan.
September 2026
31 events- Allegations have surfaced demanding a formal government investigation into the functioning of the judicial system in Sierra Leone.
- Fear of deploying ineffective vaccines was reported in Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Liberia.
- UNICEF supports Sierra Leone's government, with Makeni noted as a hospital location.
- Portuguese journeymen reached Sierra Leone, Mombasa, and other locations across the continent of Africa.
- UN agencies are supporting initiatives in Sierra Leone, including hosting community-led safe spaces for women in Moyamba.
- Sierra Leone is a focus country for a project initiated by the Rockefeller Foundation aimed at improving energy access across Africa.
- Assess post-election developments and institutional needs in Sierra Leone, involving the Sierra Leone Police.
- Shared failure in regional border security protocols involving Liberia, Ghana, and Sierra Leone.
- Exploitation of resources like gold and chrome is linked to conflict financing through the illicit gem trade, involving South Africa, Angola, and Sierra Leone.
- A film brought the diamond trade in Sierra Leone to public spotlight.
- The President of Sierra Leone is seeking the opinion of the Supreme Court regarding the adoption of a bill, involving the opposition party APC.
- Sierra Leone reaffirmed support for Moroccan sovereignty and sought stronger bilateral cooperation with Morocco.
- Ernest Bai Koroma returned to Sierra Leone after criminal proceedings ceased, having traveled through Nigeria.
- Human Rights Watch investigates human rights issues caused by development projects of African Minerals Limited in Tonkolili District, Sierra Leone.
- The event provides static geographical facts about Sierra Leone, including Kenema, Freetown, and Makeni, and mentions historical ties to Qatar and the European Commission.
- The Royal African Company transported enslaved people from Sierra Leone.
- BACE highlighted investment opportunities in Sierra Leone and explored ferry connectivity between Lagos and Monrovia.
- The government of Sierra Leone addressed various social issues in the capital city of Freetown.
- President Julius Maada Bio is conducting a cost per person census comparison involving Sierra Leone, Kenya, and Ghana.
- Sierra Leone's education ban is currently being challenged before the ECOWAS court, involving President Bio as the head of state.
- PaviFort operates across the West African sub-region, undertaking projects in Nigeria, Liberia, and Guinea, funded through an OIC headquarters in Jeddah.
- UNDP and WFP delegations visited a logistics depot in Sierra Leone.
- A study examining the impacts of disability in Kerala and Sierra Leone was conducted by a lead author based at McGill University.
- Former President Ernest Bai Koroma returned to Sierra Leone, having been facilitated by President Julius Maada Bio and accompanied by Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh.
- Sierra Leone's Ministry of Health explores a partnership to improve health services with organization Riders for Health.
- Ernest Bai Koroma, former President of Sierra Leone, traveled to Nigeria for an ECOWAS summit, involving regional leaders and the Nigerian government.
- Ernest Bai Koroma served as president of Sierra Leone on this date, and Freetown is the capital city of Sierra Leone.
- A foundation dedicated to uplifting Sierra Leonean women held a dinner in Manhattan Beach, involving its founder and an honorary consul.
- ECOWAS is actively involved in peace promotion efforts concerning Sierra Leone, with the Nigerian government participating in these engagements.
- Sierra Leone supported international efforts aimed at ending child marriage.
- The government of Sierra Leone ordered the orderly wind-up of the Mineral Wealth Fund Sierra Leone Limited, which manages the country's largest iron ore prospect.
August 2026
2 eventsShow 2 earlier months
July 2026
4 events- Joseph Fitzgerald Kamara appeals to the members of parliament in Sierra Leone.
- Sierra Leone affords presidential protection to a fugitive drug baron while consulting on regional drug network issues.
- The region involving Liberia, Sierra Leone, and West Africa is hosting a strategic logistics depot and shares a history of civil wars.
- Ernest Bai Koroma, former ruler of Sierra Leone, was detained in Goderich and is now residing in Nigeria following legal proceedings.
June 2026
7 events- The leadership of Abdulsalami Abubakar in Nigeria's peacekeeping operations in West Africa, including Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea, is discussed.
- A conference was held in London for the Sierra Leone diaspora, where Remoe discussed investment opportunities in the country.
- Spanish authorities are investigating a drug trafficking operation where a Dutch trafficker was alleged to be the mastermind, coordinating from Sierra Leone.
- An Ebola outbreak originated near the Ebola River, involving Guinea and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- Operational updates on UN Women's work in Sierra Leone, Somalia, and Haiti, including mission conclusions and political aspirations.
- The judicial system in Sierra Leone is currently handling serious charges in the capital city of Freetown.
- ECOWAS leaders met to discuss regional bloc challenges, with Julius Maada Bio chairing the meetings and Sierra Leone being included as a member state.