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Sierra Leone at a Crossroads: Addressing Drug Trafficking Allegations and Protecting International Relations

June 17, 2026

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One Day to Go: Malen Holds its Breath as 16 Aspirants Battle for Paramount Chieftaincy

June 13, 2026

Sierra Leone’s First Lady dropped from speaker lineup over FGM support

June 7, 2026

Sierra Leone’s Emerging Drug Trafficking Concerns: Implications for National Reputation, Youth Development, and Public Health

June 5, 2026

Sierra Leone’s maritime security put to test by a wave of narcotics interceptions

May 12, 2026

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A group of women gather at the PDC Field in Pujehun Town for the monthly meting of the Women of Wanjama, a pressure group representing the women of Pujehun District, November. Photo credit, Brima Sannoh, ManoReporters

Pujehun: Sierra Leone women continue to face abuse despite many laws protecting them

by Brima Sannoh in Pujehun

December 31, 2023

By Brima Sannoh in Pujehun Like many other African nations, women in Sierra Leone still face various forms of threats...

Former President Koroma of Sierra Leone. His daughter has been added to the list of people wanted by the police as part of investigations into the alleged attempted failed coup. Photo credit, Sierra Leone Telegraph.

Sierra Leone Coup: More woes for former President Koroma as daughter makes ‘wanted list’

December 12, 2023

By Kemo Cham The Sierra Leone Police has published an updated "Wanted List" of people being sought for their suspected...

SLAJ President Ahmed Sahid Nasralla. Photo credit, SLAJ

Sierra Leone: Umbrella journalist body cautions members after arrest of three reporters

December 12, 2023

By Kemo Cham The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) has called on its members to be cautious in their...

Abdul Fatoma, Chief Executive, CHRDI.-Image-Calabash-Newspaper

Over Indefinite Curfew: CHRDI warns against violation of citizens’ rights

December 12, 2023

By Cheryl Thomas Campaign for Human Rights and Development International (CHRDI) has cautioned the government of Sierra Leone over the...

ECOWAS heads of state who attended the 64th Ordinary Summit inAbuja, Nigeria on December 10, 2023. Photo credit, ECOWAS Commission.

ECOWAS leaders order deployment of stabilization mission in Sierra Leone

December 10, 2023

By Kemo Cham Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Sunday ordered the deployment of a regional...

Former Sierra Leone President Ernest Bai Koroma. Photo credit, Ernest Bai Koroma's official X account.

Sierra Leone: Confusion over status of former president Koroma

December 9, 2023

By Kemo Cham There is confusion over the status of Sierra Leone’s former leader Ernest Bai Koroma, following his appearance...

Former Sierra Leone President Ernest Bai Koroma. Photo credit, ACCORD

Sierra Leone: Ex-President Koroma back home after CID interrogation

December 8, 2023

By Juliana E. P. Kabba Sierra Leone’s former President Ernest Bai Koroma has returned home following his interrogation at the...

Sierra Leone: Ex-President Koroma invited for questioning over alleged failed coup

December 7, 2023

By Kemo Cham Sierra Leone’s former President Ernest Bai Koroma has been invited for questioning over the alleged failed attempted...

The scene of an interfaith service organized for members of the security forces who died during the alleged attempted coup in Sierra Leone on November 26. Photo credit, Kemo Cham, ManoReporters

Sierra Leone: Interfaith funeral services for security officers killed in November 26 attempted coup

December 6, 2023

By Kemo Cham The Sierra Leone government on Wednesday conducted interfaith services for security officers who died during the alleged...

Ms. Seraphine Wakana was UN Resident Coordinator in Gambia prior to her appointment to the Sierra Leone office on Tuesday. Photo credit, UN.

Sierra Leone: Burundian economist Seraphine Wakana appointed new UN Resident Coordinator