Jos Leijdekkers — also known as "Omar Sheriff" and "Chubby Jos" — is accused of trafficking cocaine and ordering a murder.

Sierra Leone's information ministry said Sunday it was investigating media reports that European cocaine kingpin Jos ...

The country declared a national emergency over its sexual and gender-based violence problem. Now, its men are becoming part ...

Thomas Mariee's expedition down the Rokel River was an exercise in getting out of his comfort zone, one rapid and insect bite ...

The Netherlands has requested the extradition of Jos Leijdekkers, a notorious drug criminal, from Sierra Leone. High-level ...

Cocaine/Kush intake has sharply increased across Sierra Leone - from urban cities into rural communities. With vulnerable youth and young girls greatly ...

Today’s Africa Confidential online publication, dated 7 February 2025, has a screaming headline: “President Bio Keeps Cocaine ...

Amnesty International on Thursday called on the authorities in Sierra Leone to release Hawa Hunt, a well-known Sierra Leonean-Canadian artist and reality television personality, who has been ...

Sen. Jim Banks sends a letter to Marco Rubio asking him to investigate reports that a foreign aid agency pushed abortion on ...

The Sierra Leonean police says it has made a discovery that the individual seen in videos and photos in close proximity to ...

Sierra Leone is making progress in implementing investment policy reforms to attract foreign direct investment. The UNCTAD ...

Doha: The decision to open the Embassy of Sierra Leone in Qatar reflects the growing importance of bilateral relations ...