Sierra Leone to Accept Hundreds of West Africans Deported by US
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- •A Sierra Leone government minister announced the country's acceptance of hundreds of West African deportees from the US on May 16, 2026.
- •The deportees include nationals from Nigeria and other West African countries.
- •The US has increased deportations of irregular migrants from West Africa in recent months.
- •Sierra Leone is coordinating with regional partners to manage the arrival and reintegration of deportees.
- •The decision follows diplomatic discussions between Sierra Leone and the US regarding migration management.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Sierra Leone successfully integrates the deportees with regional support then it could strengthen regional cooperation on migration and reduce irregular migration flows from West Africa to the US.
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Primary Sources (4)
AFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)Sierra Leone takes in Nigerians deported by USAFRICABusiness Day (South Africa)Sierra Leone to take in hundreds of West Africans deported by US, minister saysREGIONALThe Hindu - InternationalSierra Leone to take in hundreds of West Africans deported by U.S., Minister saysREGIONALThe Straits Times - World