Sierra Leone’s Anti-Corruption Chief and Wife Accused of $250,000 Property Fraud
Freetown, Sierra Leone. Sierra Leone’s Anti-Corruption Commissioner, Francis Ben Kaifala, and his wife, Sonia Stanley Kaifala, are facing allegations of…
Artisanal Fishing ban lifted
Freetown Sierra Leone Sierra Leone Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources has officially declared the reopening of artisanal fishing following…
Sierra Leone Police withhold Dutch Journalist SD Card
The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) has confirmed that the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) have returned the personal belongings…
Dutch Journalist Detained in Sierra Leone for Questioning
Freetown Sierra Leone’s police have confirmed the detention of Dutch journalist Sophie Van Leeuwen in Freetown, where she was arrested…
Sierra Leone received Extradition request for drug baron Jos Leijdekkers from the Dutch Government
The Government of Sierra Leone has confirmed that the Dutch government has formally requested the extradition of Jos Leijdekkers. On…
Sierra Leone Police Identify Europe’s Most Wanted Man as Umar Sheriff
The Sierra Leone Police have identified the individual believed to be Europe’s most wanted criminal, Jos Leijdekkers, as Umar Sheriff.…
Sierra Leone opposition, APC Calls for Independent Inquiry into Alleged Government Involvement in International Drug Trafficking
Sierra Leone’s leading opposition party, the All People’s Congress (APC), has called for an independent investigation into allegations suggesting government…
Reuters report says Fatima Bio posted a video in which a wanted international drug lord was spotted
Dutch authorities say one of Europe’s most-wanted fugitives has been living in Sierra Leone for about six months. Jos Leijdekkers,…
Drug lord Jos Leijdekkers finds refuge in Sierra Leone after marrying president’s daughter
One of Europe’s most wanted fugitives, convicted cocaine smuggler Jos Leijdekkers, has found refuge and high-level protection in Sierra Leone,…
From Ghana With Fond Memories
By Mohamed Sankoh (One Drop) I’m just from the Republic of Ghana where I spent seven days as one of…