Latest news in Sierra Leone? September 12th, 2026

Political Affairs and Former President Koroma’s Return Former President Ernest Bai Koroma returned to Sierra Leone following his time in Nigeria, facilitated by diplomatic engagement from ECOWAS and regional partners. Domestically, political debates remain focused on internal dynamics and ongoing legal disputes affecting leadership within the main opposition All People’s Congress (APC). NewsNowLand Administration and Infrastructure The Ministry of Lands, Housing, and Country Planning announced a new reform agenda aimed at modernizing land administration, clarifying land ownership, and resolving longstanding property disputes. Concurrently, infrastructure stakeholders are pushing for government backing to advance the 75-million-dollar Kent Port expansion project to ease cargo congestion at Freetown’s primary port. The Calabash NewspaperRegional Cooperation on Labour Migration Sierra Leone and the Republic of Guinea have strengthened bilateral discussions regarding safe labour migration, with an emphasis on regulating employment mobility and enhancing legal protections for cross-border workers. The Calabash NewspaperData Validation and Public Administration The National Civil Registration Authority (NCRA) concluded validation sessions for Sierra Leone’s national vital statistics, aiming to bolster civil registration data for public health and economic development planning. The Calabash NewspaperPeace and National Cohesion Initiatives The Independent Commission for Peace and National Cohesion (ICPNC), along with civil society partners, has finalized preparations for nationwide peace walks scheduled across key districts to foster national dialogue and reduce political friction.