Sierra Leone’s Vice President Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh has disclosed that Sierra Leone and Guinea have agreed to establish follow-up and technical mechanisms to address migration and integration concerns, while advancing implementation of the Tripartite Border Security Communiqué signed by the Presidents of Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia on 26 March 2026. Dr Juldeh Jalloh made the disclosure in…
The Government of Sierra Leone has announced that it is closely monitoring developments following the deadly landslide at the Dar-es-Salam landfill in Gbessia, Conakry, Republic of Guinea, which occurred on August 23, 2026, and reportedly resulted in casualties. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, authorities are working to determine whether any…
Mariyam Lorba Konneh has officially been appointed to represent Sierra Leone at the 73rd edition of the Miss World Festival, scheduled to culminate in the grand finale in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on September 5, 2026. The announcement was made by Miss Sierra Leone Limited in a statement issued on Monday, July 20, 2026, following a unanimous resolution…
When Mariyam Lorba Konneh walks onto the Miss World stage in Vietnam this August, she will do so carrying more than Sierra Leone’s flag. She will represent years of community service, resilience in the face of disappointment, and a belief that purpose extends far beyond a pageant crown. The 22-year-old has officially been confirmed as Sierra Leone’s representative for…
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten has called on the European Union to escalate diplomatic and economic pressure on Sierra Leone to secure the extradition of convicted drug trafficker Jos Leijdekkers, the fugitive known as “Bolle Jos.” Speaking after high‑level talks in Brussels, Jetten urged all 27 member states to leverage their collective influence, pointing to Freetown’s significant reliance on…
Sierra Leone’s fiscal performance in April 2026 points to an increasing dependence on domestic borrowing to meet government financing needs, as external funding remained unavailable and debt servicing obligations continued to place pressure on public finances. Details contained in the Statement of Fiscal Operations (Consolidated Fund), signed by Accountant General Richard S. Williams, show that net domestic borrowing rose…
