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

Doha: The decision to open the Embassy of Sierra Leone in Qatar reflects the growing importance of bilateral relations ...

His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio, accompanied by his wife, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, has departed Sierra Leone for Liberia to grace the 68th Anniversary of the Armed Forces of Liberia.

The Netherlands has sent an extradition request to Sierra Leone for convicted cocaine smuggler Jos Leijdekkers, the Dutch ...

Sierra Leone has launched a manhunt for the Dutch fugitive Jos Leijdekkers, also known as Bolle Jos. The police asked locals ...

Thomas Mariee's expedition down the Rokel River was an exercise in getting out of his comfort zone, one rapid and insect bite ...

Sierra Leone must face a lawsuit by U.S. law firm Jenner & Block seeking to recover more than $8 million in fees from the West African country for several years of legal work, a federal judge has ...

The Netherlands has requested the extradition of Jos Leijdekkers, a notorious drug criminal, from Sierra Leone. High-level ...

Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) winner and Eclipse champion 3-year-old male Sierra Leone will miss an intended start in the $20 million Saudi Cup (G1) at King Abdulaziz Racecourse Feb. 22.

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FREETOWN (Reuters) - Sierra Leone's information ministry said on Sunday it was investigating media reports that European cocaine kingpin Jos Leijdekkers is in the country and benefitting from ...

Six months ago, the 18-year-old centre-back was playing in Sierra Leone - and he only joined Real Valladolid permanently 26 ...