Latest news in Sierra Leone? September 10th, 2026
10-09-2026
Key developments reported across Sierra Leone around September 10, 2026, include:
- Return of Former President Ernest Bai Koroma: Following the withdrawal of treason charges linked to the November 2023 coup attempt, former President Ernest Bai Koroma returned to Freetown after spending over two years in Nigeria. Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan accompanied his departure, and political observers are closely watching the impact of his return on the opposition All People’s Congress (APC) and national reconciliation efforts. Newswires by Country
- Foreign Ministry Visa Investigation: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation established an internal investigative committee following allegations of fraudulent use of official documentation for visa applications. thecalabashnewspaper.com
- Agricultural Investment: Domestic palm oil manufacturer Jolaks Manufacturing Company secured a $20 million financing deal to expand its refinery capacity in an effort to enhance national food security and reduce import dependence. thecalabashnewspaper.com
- Childhood Immunization Progress: The Ministry of Health announced that its nationwide “300 Days of Action” campaign reached 79% of its operational target, successfully administering routine vaccines to more than 7,100 previously unvaccinated zero-dose children. thecalabashnewspaper.com
- Press Freedom and Constitutional Reform: The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) stepped up its engagement with constitutional reform stakeholders, calling for a dedicated, standalone constitutional chapter safeguarding freedom of expression and the press. thecalabashnewspaper.com
- Sports: Sierra Leone’s national cricket team traveled to Kigali, Rwanda, to make its debut in the five-nation ILT20 Africa Continental Cup. Newswires by Country