The Parliament of the Republic of Sierra Leone has on Friday, December 19, 2025, passed into law the 2026 Appropriation Act, approving a national budget of more than NLe27 billion to fund government services...
They say the minimum wage has gone up. From NLE 800 to NLE 1,200. When the news came out, some people paused and said, “At least dem don try.” Others quickly reached for a pen and paper not to celebrate...
Sierra Leone has participated in a crucial meeting with other member states of the Mano River Union (MRU) in Monrovia, Liberia, to validate the protocols for the creation of a Transboundary Water Basin...
596 individuals have successfully completed an intense 8-week government rehabilitation and reintegration program. The discharge ceremony was held at the PMTC Rehabilitation Center in Hastings, where...
Sierra Leone’s 2024 Audit Report has revealed alarming financial irregularities, totaling more than NLe 44.8 million, as well as nearly $1 million USD and €7,000 EUR in discrepancies. The report...
The United Kingdom has drastically reduced its development assistance to Sierra Leone, effectively eliminating nearly all bilateral aid, including a major £35 million grant dedicated to improving maternal...
On December 16, 2025, Sierra Leoneans heard the news: a US travel ban, starting January 1, 2026. While this might worry people, it's important to see it not as a sign of our country's weakness. Instead,...
The Government of Sierra Leone has confirmed a budget support package of €13.5 million secured from the European Union (EU) under its EU Nature Nourishes Programme. The funding, approximately Le351...
The Government of Sierra Leone has responded to a new proclamation by the United States Government imposing full entry restrictions on Sierra Leonean nationals, following an announcement issued on December...
The Government of Sierra Leone has announced that the national minimum wage will rise from 800 Leones to 1,200 Leones by April 2026, a move hailed by Myk Berewa as a step toward easing the financial strain...
