Education in Sierra Leone is a scarce resource. Located on the West African coast, Sierra Leone is a nation where, despite making steady progress since the decade-long civil war, poverty remains widespread. This is particularly true in rural areas where infrastructure is limited. As of 2019, the literacy rate (of those ages 15 and above) was 44%. Background Thousands of children...Read More
Nicholas Nhede Multilateral financial institution the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a new Country Strategy Paper (CSP) for Sierra Leone (2025–2030), committing approximately $500 million to support the country’s development agenda. The investment focuses on two priority areas: developing sustainable infrastructure to boost private sector participation and strengthening the agricultural value chain to enhance food security and job creation....Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu October 20, 2025: The Anti-Corruption Commission of Sierra Leone (ACC-SL) has handed over a second cheque of One Million Leone (Le:1,000,000.00), equivalent to One Billion old Leones (Le:1,000,000,000.00), to the Freetown City Council (FCC) as part of its ongoing restitution efforts. The presentation took place on Monday, October 20, 2025, at the...Read More
By Claudia Redwood-Sawyerr Sierra Leone’s Minister of Youth Affairs, Ibrahim Sannoh, has reaffirmed his ministry’s commitment to empowering young people through targeted skills development and technical training initiatives. Speaking at the Bo Civic Day Series on October 14, 2025, the minister outlined a series of strategic programs aimed at strengthening middle-level manpower and expanding opportunities for...Read More
By George M. O. Williams FREETOWN — The United Nations (UN) in Sierra Leone has commemorated the 80th anniversary of its founding with a renewed pledge to support national development and global cooperation. The milestone was celebrated during a press conference held on Friday, October 17, 2025, at the New Brookfields Hotel in Freetown, bringing together...Read More
