Jos Leijdekkers — also known as "Omar Sheriff" and "Chubby Jos" — is accused of trafficking cocaine and ordering a murder.

One of Africa's poorest countries is set to embark on a major construction project that could help transform its economic ...

Cocaine/Kush intake has sharply increased across Sierra Leone - from urban cities into rural communities. With vulnerable youth and young girls greatly ...

Dutch Drug Lord "Dating" President Julius Bio's Daughter?| Firstpost Africa | N18G Investigators say one of Europe's most ...

Grassroots groups around the world have lost funding for a range of humanitarian projects, including medical aid and fighting human trafficking.

The Netherlands has sent an extradition request to Sierra Leone for convicted cocaine smuggler Jos Leijdekkers, the Dutch justice minister said on Thursday, adding that he hoped to find the ...

The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the inauguration of a new department dedicated to African partnerships.

READY Salone plans to reach 10,000 young people across Sierra Leone, particularly young women, to raise awareness about ...

Previous attempts at similar agreements in West Africa have been marred by delays and resistance from telecom operators. Skepticism is particularly strong in Liberia, Sierra Leone, and The Gambia ...