Latest news in Sierra Leone? September 13th, 2026

Return and Reconciliation of Former President KoromaThe dominant political story centers on the high-profile return of former President Ernest Bai Koroma to Sierra Leone after more than two years in Nigeria. Following the government’s decision to drop outstanding legal proceedings to foster national unity, Koroma was received by President Julius Maada Bio and Vice President Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh at State House in Freetown. Both leaders publicly emphasized peace, national cohesion, and dialogue over political division, a move widely praised by ECOWAS and regional partners. pan african visions+ 2Development Partners Committee (DEPAC) MeetingPresident Julius Maada Bio addressed international donors and stakeholders at the DEPAC meeting at State House. The administration emphasized accelerating development delivery, strengthening aid coordination, and aligning donor investments with the country’s national transformation priorities. Sierra Leone+ 1Regional Condolences and Guinea Landslide VictimsSierra Leone’s foreign ministry coordinated with Guinean authorities following a fatal landslide in the Dar-es-Salam district of Conakry, Guinea, which claimed the lives of 17 Sierra Leonean compatriots. A government delegation visited Conakry to assist with burial arrangements and support affected families. NewsNowOpposition APC Legal DisputesInternal political contention continues surrounding the main opposition party, the All People’s Congress (APC), following High Court injunctions affecting party leadership functions. Legal debate persists over party administration and executive leadership roles heading into upcoming political cycles. www.thesierraleonetelegraph.com