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August 3, 2026, 8:08 pm
19 Suspected Sierra Leoneans Arrested in Brusubi
- [The Point] The Lower West Coast Region (LWCR) Task Force has arrested 19 suspected Sierra Leonean nationals during an operation at an uncompleted building in Brusubi.
The Bolle Jos Connection - How Sierra Leone's Alleged Protection of Europe's Most Wanted Drug Kingpin Threatens Liberia and West Africa
- [New Dawn] The recent wave of unprecedented cocaine seizures across West Africa is no longer a series of isolated criminal incidents. Instead, the arrests, investigations, and intelligence emerging from multiple jurisdictions increasingly point to a sophisticated transnational narcotics network stretching from Latin America through West Africa into Europe.
Ecowas Launches Stabilization Fund Mission in Sierra Leone
- [New Dawn] The Economic Community of West African States has launched a technical mission in Sierra Leone to begin preparing projects under its Regional Fund for Stabilization and Development.
How Sierra Leone's Traditional Textiles Are Weaving a Modern Fashion Economy
- [Bird Story Agency] Sierra Leone's traditional textiles are being reimagined into a modern fashion economy, as designers like Frederica Williams preserve heritage while building a thriving local industry ready for global markets.
Jonathan Hails Sierra Leone's Decision On Former President
- [Vanguard] Former President Goodluck Jonathan has commended the decision of the Sierra Leone government to discontinue the criminal proceedings against its former President, Dr Ernest Koroma.
Experts - New EU Anti-Drug Policy Could Put Liberia Under Increased Scrutiny As Dutch Push for Sierra Leone Aid Cut Over Fugitive Trafficker
- [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- In the wake of the fallout from the US$19 million cocaine seizure at Roberts International Airport (RIA), the new European Union anti-narcotics strategy is raising fresh questions about whether countries perceived as weak links in the global drug trade could face increased diplomatic, economic, and development pressure.
Liberia Launches Free Roaming Service With Ghana, Sierra Leone and the Gambia
- [New Dawn] MONROVIA, July 17, 2026; Liberia has launched a free mobile roaming service with Ghana, Sierra Leone and The Gambia, allowing subscribers to make and receive calls on their Liberian phone numbers without paying roaming charges while traveling in the three West African countries.
