Sierra Leone

Fishing crews in Sierra Leone allege that large Chinese ships are illegally depleting fish stocks. The article highlights tensions between local fishermen and Chinese trawlers over resource exploitation.

The article argues that Walter Rodney should be central to Sierra Leone's people-centered historiography, emphasizing his focus on social formations rather than rulers, ethnic origins, or colonial institutions. It critiques the refusal of Sierra Leonean historiography to fully embrace Rodney's radical perspective.

Sierra Leone granted exploration rights for four offshore oil blocks to Nigeria’s Marginal Energy to boost investor interest in the industry. The move follows agreements with Shell and Eni to explore over 20 oil blocks and aligns with rising investment in sub-Saharan Africa’s upstream oil and gas sector.

The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) and Sierra Leone's National Revenue Authority (NRA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cross-border tax compliance, enhance information sharing, and combat tax evasion between the two countries.

Asylum seekers deported by the U.S. to Sierra Leone face potential return to their home countries where they fear persecution, despite legal protections from U.S. courts. The U.S. is deporting individuals to Sierra Leone, which may not ensure their safety.

Asylum seekers deported by the U.S. to Sierra Leone risk being sent back to countries where they face persecution, despite prior U.S. court orders. The U.S. has third-country deportation agreements with Sierra Leone and other nations under Trump's immigration policies, with migrants claiming they lack the ability to prevent forced repatriation.

Migrants deported by the U.S. to Sierra Leone risk being sent back to their home countries where they face persecution, despite prior U.S. court orders blocking such deportations. The U.S. has third-country deportation agreements with Sierra Leone and other African nations, allowing the Trump administration to bypass asylum protections by indirectly forcing migrants to return to their countries of origin.

Healthcare workers and officials warn that the surging Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo could become the worst in history due to tens of thousands of untraced contacts with ill patients. The head of Africa's Centre for Disease Control and Prevention highlighted this risk, comparing it to the 2014-2016 outbreak in Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone that killed over 11,000 people.

Sierra Leone’s first lady, Fatima Maada Bio, refuses to condemn female genital mutilation (FGM) without 'reliable data' on its harms, despite an open letter from health professionals, survivors, and politicians expressing concerns over her remarks. She denies supporting the practice but has not publicly opposed it, sparking controversy.

Niger's military junta has introduced a new penal code criminalizing homosexuality with 5-10 years in prison. The law applies to individuals and organizers involved in LGBTQIA+ acts, joining other African nations with similar laws.

Sierra Leone's first lady was evicted from a London council flat she had maintained for years, despite residing in the country's presidential palace. The eviction highlights a situation where she continued to hold the property while living in official government housing.

Central African Republic has agreed to accept third-country deportees from the United States, part of the Trump administration's deals with African nations to expedite removals. The U.S. has sent such deportees to countries including Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ghana, Sierra Leone, and Equatorial Guinea under opaque agreements criticized by Senate Democrats as costly.

The article discusses the risks faced by American healthcare workers and aid personnel deployed to Sierra Leone during the 2014-2016 West Africa Ebola epidemic. It argues that these individuals, despite rigorous safety measures, face life-threatening challenges and deserve the right to return home if they become ill.

The US deported nine individuals to Sierra Leone, marking the country's participation in receiving third-country migrants. The move was widely condemned by rights groups despite the immigration crackdown being popular with Republican voters and achieving the lowest undocumented border crossings in years. However, experts warn the policy could result in nearly $500 billion in lost tax revenue over the next decade.

Sierra Leone has received a group of nine West African migrants who were expelled by the United States as part of its strict immigration crackdown. The deportees are from West Africa and were sent back under US immigration policies. This event is part of the US's efforts to enforce its immigration laws.

Sierra Leone has received nine deportees from the United States as part of the Trump administration's enforcement of immigration policies targeting illegal immigration. This marks Sierra Leone as the latest African nation to participate in the deportation process.

Sierra Leone has received nine deportees from the United States as part of the Trump administration's enforcement of immigration policies against illegal immigrants. This marks Sierra Leone as the latest African nation to participate in receiving deported individuals from the US.

Sierra Leone's First Lady kept a South London council flat empty for three years despite claiming her children lived there. The flat was allegedly left unoccupied while the First Lady claimed it as a residence for her children. This has raised questions about the legitimacy of her claims.

Zainab Sheriff, a Sierra Leonean singer, was sentenced to four years in prison for incitement and threatening language, sparking calls for her release from lawyers, politicians, and activists who claim it's a government crackdown on free speech. Zainab Sheriff is a reality-TV show contestant and political opposition figure. The imprisonment has raised concerns about the state of free speech in Sierra Leone.

The private world of one of Africa's most powerful political women is revealed in a BBC World Service exclusive, detailing her journey from escaping child marriage to becoming Sierra Leone's first lady. She overcame significant challenges to achieve her current status. Her story is now publicly known through the BBC exclusive.

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan clashed with Fairfax Commonwealth's Attorney Stephen Descano over soft-on-crime policies, particularly regarding illegal immigrant criminals. Descano's policies have been criticized for letting illegal immigrants back on the street. The hearing was prompted by several incidents, including the alleged murder of Stephanie Minter by Sierra Leone national Abdul Jalloh.

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan clashed with Fairfax Commonwealth's Attorney Stephen Descano over soft-on-crime policies, particularly regarding illegal immigrant criminals. Descano's policies have been criticized for letting dangerous individuals back on the street. The hearing was prompted by several incidents, including the alleged murder of Stephanie Minter by Sierra Leone national Abdul Jalloh.

A novel decision-aware machine learning framework was deployed nationwide in Sierra Leone to allocate essential medicines, resulting in improved healthcare access in a resource-constrained setting. The study was published in Nature on April 29, 2026.

A machine-learning tool is being used in Sierra Leone to allocate scarce medicines efficiently, reducing waste and improving health care access for millions as it expands nationwide. The tool is highlighted in a 2026 Nature article.

President Trump's administration has sharply reduced legal immigration despite his past rhetoric supporting it, cutting legal immigration twice as much as illegal immigration. Policies include slashing refugee admissions from 125,000 to 7,500, ending asylum opportunities, and banning visas for over 90 nationalities, disproportionately affecting families and workers.

A Bellingcat investigation reveals that Indian companies have shipped over 320 million tapentadol pills to West Africa between 2023 and 2025, with most consignments destined for Sierra Leone and Ghana where the opioid painkiller remains unapproved by regulators. The shipments, worth approximately $130 million, include dosages of 200mg or stronger that are not even approved in India itself, contributing to escalating opioid abuse epidemics in the region.

Female rickshaw drivers in Sierra Leone's Freetown are challenging gender norms in a male-dominated transport sector, providing financial independence despite stigma. The kekeh rickshaws fill public transport gaps, offering women like Hawa Mansaray economic opportunities amid Sierra Leone's post-war recovery.

Australia is urging Lebanon's inclusion in a Middle East ceasefire amid escalating Israeli bombing of Beirut, which has caused significant casualties. The country has joined Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Sierra Leone, and the UK in expressing concern over the humanitarian crisis and displacement, with Iran warning of potential ceasefire withdrawal.