Overview
Baidu border crossing is an international crossing between Sierra Leone and Liberia. The following services have their agents at the post:
- Health
- Customs
- Immigration
- Security
- Police
- Army
- Interpol
- Intelligence
BORDER CROSSING LOCATION & CONTACT |
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Name of Border Crossing:
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Baidu [Sierra Leone] Mendekoma [Liberia] |
Province or District: |
Kailahun |
Nearest Town or City: |
Koindu |
Latitude: |
8.4715 |
Longitude: |
-10.27694 |
Managing Authority/Agency: |
NRA |
Contact Person |
Mohammad Duckry, Collector, Tel. +23278628965 Mr Ansumana Borbor, Public Health Aide, Port Health Office Baidu tel. +2327755628 |
Travel Times |
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Nearest International Airport: |
Lungi International Airport Distance: 515 km Truck: 2 days Car: 8 hours |
Nearest Port: |
Freetown Port Distance: 455 km Truck: 2 days Car: 8 hours |
Nearest Major Market: |
Kenema Distance: 165 km Truck: 6 Car: 3 |
Other Information: |
No fueling station available nor weighing bridges. |
Hours of Operation |
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MONDAYS |
0800 - 1800 |
TUESDAYS |
0800 - 1800 |
WEDNESDAYS |
0800 - 1800 |
THURSDAYS |
0800 - 1800 |
FRIDAYS |
0800 - 1800 |
SATURDAYS |
0800 - 1800 |
SUNDAYS |
0800 - 1800 |
NATIONAL HOLIDAYS: |
0800 - 1800 |
SEASONAL CONSTRAINTS: |
The rainy season affects the accessibility to the post from the Sierra Leone side. |
Daily Capacity
In average 10 persons per day pass the border. One 8-wheeled truck loaded with fish from Freetown passes by every month (dry and rainy season) to sell the fish at Foya market. The Foya market opens on Saturdays while the Koindu market opens on Thursdays. Saturdays are the busiest day of the week as a van (with 6 wheels) does the trip between the two towns carrying passengers and goods.
Customs Clearance
There is a custom office at the border point with a computer to issue the relevant documents. Unfortunately, there is no electricity available at the post so all the documents are hand written. Inspections are carried out on the cargoes to verify their content and quantity in conformity with the manifest.
Other Relevant Information
There is no electricity at the border post and no fuel for the generator, which also needs maintenance. The water system is poor and the drinking water pump is damaged. The nearest health facility is in Koindu.
For more information, please see the following
link: 4.1 Sierra
Leone Government Contact List