Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone 2026 WASSCE results and malpractice dispute

4 clusters · 6 sources · last updated about 22 hours ago

Latest: Sierra Leone WASSCE 2026 results show high malpractice rates

The release of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results in Sierra Leone followed significant delays attributed to widespread examination irregularities. Of the 200,756 candidates inclu

Sierra Leone youth development and protection initiatives

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Sierra Leone agencies propose national safeguarding strategy for young athletes

Sierra Leone has initiated several programs aimed at addressing the needs and safety of its young population. The Ministry of Youth Affairs announced plans to reform the National Youth Service, shifting its focus from na

African university lecturer industrial actions

10 clusters · 41 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Kenya universities face funding gap and strike resolution

Academic unions across several African nations continue to engage in or threaten indefinite strikes over unpaid allowances, salary increments, and the implementation of collective bargaining agreements. In Kenya, a four

West African regional defense cooperation

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Nigeria and Sierra Leone pledge enhanced defense cooperation

Defense leaders in West Africa have engaged in high level meetings to strengthen bilateral and regional security ties. In mid October, the Chief of Defense Staff of the Gambia Armed Forces hosted the head of Guinea-Bissa

Sierra Leone labor and social protection reforms

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Sierra Leone officials discuss health insurance and maritime labor reforms

Sierra Leone is undertaking several initiatives to reform labor laws and expand social protections. The Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security is implementing the Employment Act 2023, specifically Section 25,

West African educational infrastructure development

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Sierra Leone Vice President inspects BADEA-funded education projects

Government officials in Liberia and Sierra Leone are overseeing significant educational infrastructure projects to address rising student enrollment and deteriorating facilities. In Liberia, officials announced plans to

West African youth employment initiatives

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: West African officials adopt roadmap to tackle youth unemployment

The economic landscape in West Africa faces a significant challenge as the formal economy struggles to absorb the millions of young people entering the labor force annually. Reports indicate that while approximately six

Recognition and legacy of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf celebrates 88th birthday

Former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has received renewed recognition for her political leadership and impact on African development. Forbes Africa selected her as one of 15 influential personalities for its 1

U.S. third-country deportation and detention policies

37 clusters · 442 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: U.S. officials report deportation of violent criminals to third countries

The United States has expanded its third-country deportation program, utilizing bilateral agreements to relocate migrants to nations other than their countries of origin. Since February 2025, more than 25,000 individuals

Sierra Leone presidential diplomacy and domestic politics

7 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Sierra Leone President Bio rules out third term and calls for African economic strength

President Julius Maada Bio continues to balance international diplomacy with the management of Sierra Leone’s domestic political transition. While maintaining his advocacy for reparatory justice—notably through reference

ECOWAS regional integration and security efforts

14 clusters · 70 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: ECOWAS and AES hold diplomatic meeting in Dakar

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) continues to pursue regional integration and security despite the departure of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to form the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). While these

Sierra Leone prison overcrowding and judicial reform

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Sierra Leone Chief Justice orders release of 11 inmates

The Sierra Leonean prison system is facing severe overcrowding, with facilities designed for 2,000 people currently holding more than 5,000 inmates. Former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice Joseph Fitzgerald Kamar

Africa's push for AI sovereignty and infrastructure

37 clusters · 148 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Nigeria proposes pan-African AI computing resource sharing

African leaders and experts are intensifying calls for technological sovereignty, moving from being consumers of foreign technology to creators of local AI solutions. A World Bank report emphasizes that transforming AI p

Sierra Leone-China maritime joint venture

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Sierra Leone launches SLOSCO shipping venture with China

Sierra Leone has launched the Sierra Leone Ocean Shipping Company (SLOSCo) in Freetown through a joint venture with China’s Zhejiang Xiehai Group. Under the agreement, the Chinese partner holds a 70% stake, while the Sie

Sierra Leone and India healthcare cooperation

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Maternal healthcare facilities expanded in Sierra Leone and India

Efforts to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and medical capacity have been highlighted through cooperation between Sierra Leone and India. Initially, a Sierra Leonean health delegation visited Chandigarh, India, to e

African gender justice and accountability advocacy

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: West African ministers advocate for girls' empowerment and rights

Advocates and legal organizations across Liberia, Sierra Leone, and South Africa are calling for increased accountability and improved access to justice to combat gender-based violence (GBV). In Liberia, the Aiding Disa

African economic growth and structural challenges

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: IMF projects 4.5% growth for Sub-Saharan Africa through 2027

African economic outlooks show a mix of growth projections and structural vulnerabilities. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has forecasted a 4.5 percent growth rate for the continent this year, with a potential reco

Sierra Leone cocaine trafficking and extradition dispute

5 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Liberia faces scrutiny over alleged cocaine trafficking links

Sierra Leone remains under international scrutiny regarding allegations that it serves as a transit hub for cocaine trafficking networks. Central to the controversy is Dutch fugitive Jos Leijdekkers, known as ‘Bolle Jos’

Sierra Leone food security and leadership initiatives

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Sierra Leone leaders promote agricultural investment and youth leadership

Sierra Leonean leadership is actively promoting the ‘Feed Salone Agenda’ to enhance national food security and reduce reliance on imports. President Julius Maada Bio and First Lady Fatima Maada Bio have participated in v

Sierra Leone health financing and economic planning

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: UNECA urges Sierra Leone to increase health sector funding

The Sierra Leone Ministry of Planning and Economic Development and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) have initiated efforts to integrate health financing into the country’s national economic plann

Russia-Africa diplomatic and economic cooperation

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Alhaji Timothy Musa Kabba calls for stronger Africa-Russia partnerships

Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed a commitment to deepening cooperation with African nations, emphasizing a model of “mutual development” rather than resource exploitation. Speaking at the Valdai Discussion

Sierra Leone local governance and development oversight

6 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Sierra Leone plans local government restructuring and Lungi economic expansion

In Sierra Leone, the government and parliament are focusing on improving local governance, oversight, and community coordination. Initially, the Parliamentary Committee on Planning and Economic Development called for str

Sierra Leone constitutional amendment debate and legal push

15 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Sierra Leone Supreme Court resumes constitutional amendment hearing

In late July 2026, Sierra Leone’s Parliament intensified debate over the Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Bill, 2025. Following an intensive session spanning July 28 to July 29, the bill passed its second reading

Sierra Leone 2026 digital census preparations

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Sierra Leone begins 50-day countdown to 2026 digital census

Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL) is preparing for a fully digital 2026 Population and Housing Census scheduled for December. To support the national enumeration, the government has funded the procurement of 25,000 tabl

Jos Leijdekkers drug trafficking investigation

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Netherlands seeks Ghana's help to disrupt fugitive Jos Leijdekkers' drug network

Dutch cocaine trafficker Jos Leijdekkers, also known as ‘Bolle Jos’, has reportedly been living in Sierra Leone under the false identity of ‘Omar Sheriff,’ a Turkish investor. Investigations suggest he has operated openl

Mano River Union regional cooperation

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Guinea National Assembly opens new session amid calls for regional cooperation

The Mano River Union (MRU) was established following the signing of the Mano River Declaration by Liberian President William R. Tolbert Jr. and Sierra Leonean President Siaka P. Stevens. The organization was founded to p

Sierra Leone national development and modernization planning

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Sierra Leone outlines economic diplomacy and modernization priorities

Sierra Leonean government agencies have outlined strategic priorities and budget goals for 2027, focusing on national development and modernization. The Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority (SLPHA) has pledged to a

Election of Tabital Pulaaku International President

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Alhaji Amadu Juldeh Sowe elected President of Tabital Pulaaku International

Alhaji Amadu Juldeh Sowe has been elected President, or Lamido, of Tabital Pulaaku International (TPI), a global umbrella organization for the Fulbe people. The election was held during a General Assembly at the Kairaba

Liberia healthcare infrastructure development

6 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Health ministries in Liberia and Sierra Leone launch new medical protocols and awareness campaigns

Liberia is working to strengthen its healthcare infrastructure through equipment donations, regulatory decentralization, and legislative assessments. In early September 2026, Partners In Health Liberia donated US$71,000

African passport mobility and visa-free access

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: African passport mobility trends and regional travel policies

Data from the Henley Passport Index continues to show significant variations in global and regional mobility for African passport holders. While South African citizens can access 101 destinations without a pre-departure