Stories from Sierra Leone · Sierra Leone

The Dutch cabinet is considering stopping development aid to Sierra Leone. This potential measure is linked to allegations involving Jos Leijdekkers and drug trafficking activities in the port. This action is being pursued due to concerns related to Jos Leijdekker.

Sierra Leone has enacted a ban on child marriage, with the legislation taking effect in 2024. This policy is attributed to key figures who championed the cause.

Sierra Leone is strengthening its preparedness for Ebola due to new cases recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. The alert level has been raised.

Koydu Limited has denied allegations of profiting from the falling value of the Leone by underpaying its workers. The CEO, Dag Cramer, stated that the company pays its employees three times the national minimum wage and that working conditions are exceptionally good by Sierra Leonean and African mining standards. The BBC has seen payslips that will be submitted to court as evidence.