Oliver Dunn

Oliver Dunn is a freelance reporter covering West African affairs. Currently based in the region, he has previously lived in Iran and Central Asia and speaks fluent Persian. He holds a master’s degree in Middle Eastern studies from the University of Oxford.

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Sierra Leone

July 28. 2025

When a Dutch Drug Kingpin Needed a New Base, Sierra Leone Welcomed Him With Open Arms

After fleeing authorities in Europe, the Dutch drug kingpin “Chubby” Jos Leijdekkers landed in Sierra Leone, where he quietly insinuated himself into the country’s ruling family as he rebuilt his empire.

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