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Diplomatic Crisis and Regional Implications
This chapter examines a diplomatic incident involving Sierra Leone's embassy in Guinea where a vehicle was found with cocaine, leading to calls for accountability against the ambassador. It explores the larger issue of drug trafficking in Sierra Leone and the regional dynamics after Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso withdrew from ECOWAS to form the Alliance of Sahel States. The discussion highlights the challenges of new passport systems and the potential impacts on trade and tourism within West Africa amidst strained regional relationships.