Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone’s anti-graft campaign faces obstacles
Recent investigations highlight ongoing accountability and transparency deficits, and political hurdles
Sierra LeoneStrained ties will hamper West African cooperation
Controversy over the legitimacy of leaders pursuing third terms is testing regional ties
West AfricaSierra Leone’s political divisions will widen further
Tensions between the two main parties have been exacerbated by an explosive report into corruption
Sierra LeoneSierra Leone's revenue problems are likely to mount
External assistance is helping to plug some gaps, but major challenges remain
Sierra LeoneSierra Leone may use COVID-19 to centralise control
A state of emergency has been declared until March next year to combat the COVID-19 outbreak
Sierra LeonePersistence of FGM brings high costs
On International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation millions of women remain affected by the practice
EgyptSierra Leone mining upheaval will prompt unease
The government has cancelled or suspended the licences of key operators
Sierra LeoneEconomic pressures will test Sierra Leone president
A year after being sworn in, the new president is struggling to deliver on his election promises
Sierra Leone
