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…
The Government of Sierra Leone has declared Wednesday, May 27, 2026, a nationwide public holiday in observance of the Feast of Eid-ul-Adha. The announcement was made in a public notice issued from State House in Freetown on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. According to the notice, the general public is informed that the Feast of Eid-ul-Adha will be observed on…
By Ahmed Sahid Nasralla (De Monk) As Sierra Leone’s Mining Week 2026 comes to an end, national attention has largely centred on investment opportunities, mineral exports, policy reforms and the government’s commitment to responsible mining. However, beyond the speeches and exhibitions lies a deeper and more strategic concern that could shape the long-term future of Sierra Leone’s mining sector:…
The Government of Sierra Leone has secured $4.3 million to accelerate the completion of three tertiary hospitals and begin work on a major oxygen production facility as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s healthcare system. The agreement was formalized on Thursday, May 15, 2026, in Freetown through a Memorandum of Understanding signed by Finance Minister Sheku Fantamadi Bangura…
The Government of Sierra Leone, through the Ministry of Health and the National Public Health Agency (NPHA), has issued a public health advisory on Hantavirus awareness and preparedness following reports of infections linked to an international cruise ship outbreak. In the public notice dated May 10, 2026, health authorities stated that while they are closely monitoring the international situation,…
