By Sallieu S. Kanu FREETOWN, October 1, 2026: The Ministry of Finance has unveiled an ambitious FY2027 agenda aimed at boosting domestic revenue, reducing public debt, strengthening fiscal governance and improving public financial management as part of efforts to sustain economic growth and enhance macroeconomic stability. The priorities were presented during the ongoing Bilateral Budget Hearings,...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Team Sierra Leone has departed for Incheon, South Korea, to represent the country at the 2026 FIRST Global Robotics Challenge (FGC), scheduled for 7 to 10 October 2026, with support from the Government of Sierra Leone and the National Commission for Children (NCC). The team, comprising young innovators and robotics enthusiasts, will...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura FREETOWN, Oct. 3, 2026: The Children’s Forum Network (CFN), under the supervision of the Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs (MoGCA), has elected a new executive team to lead the organization and advance children’s participation in issues affecting their rights and welfare across Sierra Leone. The elections, conducted with support from Plan...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu The Bank of Sierra Leone has expressed concern over weakening external sector performance, declining reserve cover, and a widening fiscal deficit amid slowing economic growth. In its latest Monetary Policy Statement, the Bank disclosed that Sierra Leone’s trade deficit widened in the second quarter of 2026, driven by reduced export earnings and...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu The Bank of Sierra Leone has expressed concern over weakening external sector performance, declining reserve cover, and a widening fiscal deficit amid slowing economic growth. In its latest Monetary Policy Statement, the Bank disclosed that Sierra Leone’s trade deficit widened in the second quarter of 2026, driven by reduced export earnings and...Read More
