Sierra Leone
Tracked across 48 events · 2452 articles · First seen Mar 09, 2018 · Last active Aug 21, 2026
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Impact: Sierra Leone is reforming its higher education admissions process by establishing a Centralised Admissions System to improve transparency, efficiency, and accountability.
Jun 01, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: The government's decision to drop charges may improve domestic political stability and international perception.
Jul 15, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Impact: Sierra Leone, previously under partial restrictions, was upgraded to a full travel ban by the United States.
Dec 16, 2025 · 15 articles
Business
Elektros Inc., a microcap company trading on the OTC Pink market under the ticker ELEK, has issued a series of press releases in August 2026 reaffirming its long-term strategy centered on hard-rock lithium mining initiatives…
Impact: Sierra Leone is the location of Elektros' hard-rock lithium initiatives, which are a key pillar of the company's strategy. The country is not directly involved in the event, but its mineral resources are central to Elektros' narrative.
Jul 27, 2026 · 179 articles
Business
Impact: Sierra Leone is the location of ELEKTROS' hard-rock lithium initiatives. The event highlights the country's role in the company's strategy, potentially drawing attention to its mining potential.
Jun 12, 2026 · 340 articles
Domestic
Impact: Sierra Leone is among the 19 countries whose immigration applications to the United States have been paused.
Dec 03, 2025 · 11 articles
Business
The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) approved five strategic operations totaling over USD 510 million at its 100th Board Meeting, chaired by Dr George Agyekum Donkor. The financing supports transport infrastructure, healthcare, renewable…
Impact: Sierra Leone receives a USD 50 million subordinated loan for WAICA Reinsurance Corporation Plc, strengthening the financial sector and enabling further infrastructure and energy financing.
Aug 07, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: Sierra Leone was initially on the partially restricted list and later upgraded to full travel suspension by the United States.
Dec 16, 2025 · 22 articles
International
Impact: Sierra Leone hosted the summit, with President Bio chairing ECOWAS and emphasizing regional integration.
Jul 19, 2026 · 32 articles
Domestic
Impact: Sierra Leone is one of the 19 countries whose citizens are subject to the immigration application pause and travel restrictions.
Dec 03, 2025 · 10 articles
International
Impact: Sierra Leone's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Timothy Kabba, played a role in diplomatic interventions in Guinea-Bissau to ease tensions.
Dec 09, 2025 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Sierra Leone is mentioned as one of the low-income countries that will benefit from the enhanced trade support facilitated by the agreement between Ghana International Bank and African Development Bank.
Jun 18, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Impact: Sierra Leone is part of the Coalition for Atrocity Prevention and Justice for Sudan, which issued a joint statement regarding the escalating conflict in Sudan.
Jun 18, 2026 · 8 articles
Domestic
Impact: Sierra Leone>>> is a friendly nation contributing to the Gulf of Guinea>>> Combined Maritime Task Force, supporting regional maritime security.
Jun 01, 2026 · 11 articles
International
Impact: Hosted the summit and handed over the chairmanship; remains a member state.
Jul 19, 2026 · 35 articles
International
Liberia has agreed to accept up to 1,200 third-country deportees from the United States within the next 12 months, with the first group of 20 arriving on August 20, 2026. The deportees, mostly from Latin…
Impact: Sierra Leone has accepted deportees and hired a private contractor to provide services, showing a structured approach.
Aug 18, 2026 · 27 articles
International
Impact: Sierra Leone is one of the nations contributing troops to the ECOWAS (ECOWAS) standby force for deployment in Benin.
Dec 09, 2025 · 22 articles
International
Impact: Sierra Leone was included in the United States' expanded travel ban.
Dec 31, 2025 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: Sierra Leone is one of the 27 countries from which Kuwait has prohibited the recruitment of domestic workers.
Jun 08, 2026 · 15 articles
Business
Impact: Sierra Leone is the location where Elektros Inc. is focusing its hard rock lithium exploration and development opportunities, positioning it within a strategically important supply chain for electric vehicles.
May 06, 2026 · 343 articles
International
Impact: Sierra Leone hosted the ECOWAS summit where the agreement was signed, facilitating the diplomatic milestone.
Jul 19, 2026 · 21 articles
International
Chad and Venezuela have initiated withdrawal from the International — International Criminal Court (ICC), citing bias against African and Latin American countries. Chad submitted a letter to the UN on July 27, 2026, becoming the…
Impact: Sierra Leone is part of the ICC presidency, which expressed regret over the withdrawals.
Jul 24, 2026 · 47 articles
Accidents
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is experiencing its deadliest Ebola outbreak on record, caused by the rare Bundibugyo ebolavirus. As of August 19, 2026, the outbreak has surpassed 5,000 confirmed cases and over 2,300…
Impact: Affected by the 2014-2016 West Africa outbreak, used as comparison.
Aug 01, 2026 · 295 articles
Business
The Global Mercy, the world's largest civilian hospital ship operated by Mercy Ships, arrived at the Ghana — Port of Tema in Ghana to begin a ten-month field service. This marks Mercy Ships' fifth field…
Impact: Sierra Leone is mentioned as the previous field service location for the Global Mercy, providing context but no direct impact.
Aug 18, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Impact: Sierra Leone proposed a motion to make removal harder, which failed.
Jul 14, 2026 · 200 articles
Business
Impact: UBA Sierra Leone won the Best Bank of the Year award in Sierra Leone, contributing to United Bank for Africa's overall recognition.
Dec 08, 2025 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Sierra Leone is one of the resource-limited settings where Partners In Health's charitable work, supported by the Eli Lilly and Company grant, will integrate cardiometabolic and NCD care into primary care systems.
Jun 09, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Impact: Sierra Leone hosted the ECOWAS Mid-Year Summit where the bilateral meeting took place.
Jul 18, 2026 · 7 articles
Accidents
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is experiencing its largest and fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record, caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus for which there are no approved vaccines or treatments. The outbreak, declared on…
Impact: Country affected by the 2014-2016 outbreak, used as a comparison. Its history is relevant but not directly involved.
Mar 09, 2018 · 543 articles
Domestic
The Vice-Chancellor of Baze University, Abuja, Prof. Abiodun Adeniyi, called for increased government support for private universities in Nigeria, arguing that they contribute to national human-capital development alongside public institutions. He urged the Nigeria —…
Impact: Sierra Leone is mentioned as a country with which Baze University seeks collaborations. The event has minimal direct impact on it.
Aug 17, 2026 · 6 articles
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