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Drug Crackdown & Border Warnings: Sierra Leone’s opposition is raising alarms after Spain reported a major cocaine seizure tied to a vessel that reportedly left Freetown, while authorities investigate how a heavily armed ship allegedly connected to organised crime could depart undetected. Police Discipline Drive: Newly recruited Sierra Leone Police officers began training as IGP William Fayia Sellu warned of zero tolerance on drugs, threatening expulsion for even tramadol possession. Health System Pressure: USAID’s exit is spotlighting how donor-funded health programmes leave Africa exposed when funding stops. Diplomacy & Infrastructure: Kenya and France signed 11 agreements in Nairobi, including a National Electricity Control Center and upgrades across transport and digital infrastructure—moves aimed at stabilising power and boosting growth. SME Finance Boost (DRC): BII and Ecobank DRC launched a $30m risk-sharing facility to expand lending to SMEs. Local Development: Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Health started a senior leadership retreat to push healthcare delivery reforms, while Bo’s Emine Erdogan Mother and Child Hospital deal with Turkey advances. Business & Community: QNET strongly denied allegations of kidnapping and travel scams linked to its name in Liberia.

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