Press Release
Ministry of Information and Civic Education
Government of Sierra Leone
24 March 2026
Update on Returning Sierra Leoneans from Guinea
The Government of Sierra Leone has been informed by the Guinean authorities of ongoing operations involving the clearing of informal settlements and the identification and return of undocumented foreign residents.
As part of these operations, an exercise was conducted on 23 March 2026 in the Boulbinet port area of Conakry, where Sierra Leoneans were among those affected, including individuals without valid documentation.
Sierra Leoneans with valid documentation were released, while those without valid status were scheduled for return to Sierra Leone.
The Government of Sierra Leone, through its Embassy in Conakry, has engaged the Guinean authorities to ensure the process is handled in an orderly and humane manner, with full respect for the rights and dignity of our citizens.
The return process is being jointly managed by officials of both countries at the border. Sierra Leonean authorities are receiving, screening, and documenting returnees, and facilitating their safe and dignified repatriation to their respective communities.
As of 24 March 2026, a total of 942 Sierra Leoneans, including adults and children, have been received at the Kambia border, with onward arrangements in progress.
Government will continue to monitor the situation and maintain diplomatic engagement with the Government of Guinea to ensure due process and the continued protection of Sierra Leonean nationals.
The public is encouraged to remain calm and rely on verified information from official government channels.
