By Sallieu S. Kanu Washington, DC, December 16, 2025: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the first and second reviews of Sierra Leone’s arrangement under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF), unlocking an immediate disbursement of about US$79.8 million. This brings total disbursements under the program to approximately US$127.8 million. The reviews had been delayed due to fiscal overruns in 2024, reserve depletion, and reform setbacks....Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, December 16, 2025: The Government of Sierra Leone and the European Union (EU) held their annual Political Partnership Dialogue at State House in Freetown, reaffirming their longstanding cooperation and shared commitment to democracy, peace, and socio-economic development. The meeting was chaired by President Julius Maada Bio and attended by senior government ministers and officials. The EU delegation was led by Olof Skoog, Deputy Secretary-General for...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh December 17, 2025: The High Court of Sierra Leone has ordered Kasho Joseph Holland-Cole, Chairman of the Western Area District Council (Ward C), to publicly retract remarks he made against the Judiciary within three days. Delivering the ruling on Monday, December 15, Hon. Justice A.K. Musa directed Holland-Cole to convene a press conference and issue a formal statement withdrawing his comments. The retraction must also be published...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu December 12, 2025: Sierra Leone’s Minister of Employment, Labour and Social Security, Mohamed Rahman Swaray, has announced a significant increase in the national minimum wage from NLe 800 to NLe 1,200, effective April 2026. The announcement was made during the three-day Salone Civic Festival, organized by the Ministry of Information and Civic Education. Minister Swaray explained that the decision followed months of nationwide consultations with employers...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Sierra Leone – December 16, 2025: Premier Media Group, Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs (MTCA), and other stakeholders, have announced plans to host a national comedy competition aimed at celebrating creativity, promoting humour as a tool for social commentary, and strengthening Sierra Leone’s growing creative industry. The announcement was made on Tuesday during a press conference...Read More
