By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, July 30, 2025 — In a pivotal address to Parliament on Tuesday, July 29, Minister of Finance Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura presented the 2025 Supplementary Government Budget and Statement of Economic and Financial Policies, outlining decisive steps to address Sierra Leone’s growing public debt burden. Debt Snapshot As of December 2024,...Read More
Freetown, Sierra Leone — July 29, 2025: The Freetown City Council (FCC) has announced a sweeping Central Business District (CBD) Regeneration and Beautification Project aimed at restoring civic order, enhancing sanitation, and rejuvenating the visual appeal of Sierra Leone’s capital. Unveiled during a press briefing hosted by Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah, at...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, July 30, 2025 — The Government of Sierra Leone has released its 2025 Supplementary Budget and Statement of Economic and Financial Policies, presented by Finance Minister Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura to Parliament on July 29. The report highlights a resilient economy with significant strides in macroeconomic stability, despite facing revenue shortfalls...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, July 27, 2025 — The Soso community in Sierra Leone has ushered in a new chapter of leadership and unity with the appointment of Kandeh Alhaji Sheikh Ahmed Bangura as their new tribal head. The official ceremony, held at Brama Lane, Freetown, was a vibrant celebration of culture, tradition, and inter-ethnic...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Freetown, July 28, 2025 — Sierra Leone’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Sartie Kenneh, has issued a sobering warning about the silent spread of Hepatitis B and C in the country, revealing that nearly one million citizens — approximately 13.8% of the population — are unknowingly infected with Hepatitis B. An additional 192,000...Read More
