Government Announces Nationwide Crackdown on Foreign Workers Without Valid Work Permits
The Government of Sierra Leone, through the Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security, has announced the commencement of a nationwide inspection exercise targeting foreign nationals and employers who fail to comply with the country’s work permit regulations, warning that violations could attract penalties and the closure of business premises. The announcement was contained in an official Press Release issued by the Ministry on Thursday, 5 November 2026, outlining plans to conduct targeted and unannounced inspections at workplaces, business establishments, institutions and project sites across the country. According to the Ministry, the exercise forms part of the Government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen enforcement of labour laws, ensure proper registration of foreign workers an…