Latest news in Sierra Leone? September 8th, 2026

Former President Ernest Bai Koroma Returns to Sierra LeoneFormer President Ernest Bai Koroma returned to Sierra Leone on September 6, 2026, following more than two years in Nigeria. The move comes after the Sierra Leonean government dropped treason charges that had been filed against him in connection with the November 2023 alleged coup attempt. Nigerian officials and ECOWAS facilitated his safe return in a bid to promote national reconciliation and regional stability. Nigerian Television Authority+ 2ECOWAS Commendation for National ReconciliationThe Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) officially commended President Julius Maada Bio’s administration for facilitating Koroma’s homecoming and withdrawing legal proceedings to foster political harmony and lasting peace ahead of future electoral cycles. EcowasLegal and Political Injunctions within Opposition APCInternal political tension remains high within the main opposition party, the All People’s Congress (APC), following recent High Court injunctions that temporarily restrained key party leadersincluding National Chairman Osman Foday Yansaneh and Secretary General Lansana Dumbuyafrom executing their official duties. The Sierra Leone TelegraphUrban Climate Initiatives in FreetownThe Freetown City Council is deploying technological environmental interventions, notably introducing community biodigesters aimed at converting organic waste into energy and mitigating severe local climate and pollution challenges across vulnerable urban neighborhoods. The Sierra Leone TelegraphHealthcare Logistics in Rural AreasThe Ministry of Health is advancing new fleet management and transport partnerships aimed at improving ambulance response times, medical supply distribution, and essential care delivery across remote rural communities.