West African Leaders Make Bold Moves on Integration, Security at ECOWAS Summit
West African leaders convened in Abuja on Sunday for the 68th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government,...
U.S. to Bypass NGOs in New Foreign Aid Model, Rubio Says
— The United States will overhaul its foreign aid system to prioritise direct partnerships with recipient governments and reduce reliance on non-governmental organisations, Secretary...
Crisis, Disease, and Charity: A Reflection on Aid and Corruption in Sierra Leone
Ten years ago, a local newspaper in Sierra Leone reported that Ernest Bai Koroma, then president of Sierra Leone, had called on international organizations...
Sierra Leone, EU Hold Annual Political Dialogue to Deepen Ties
FREETOWN — President Julius Maada Bio said on Tuesday that Sierra Leone is committed to strengthening its partnership with the European Union following high-level...
IMF Approves Reviews, Releases Nearly $80 Million for Sierra Leone
WASHINGTON/FREETOWN — The International Monetary Fund has approved Sierra Leone’s first and second reviews under its Extended Credit Facility programme, unlocking an immediate disbursement...
U.S. Imposes Travel Restrictions on Sierra Leone Over High Visa Overstay Rates
WASHINGTON/FREETOWN — The United States has imposed new travel restrictions on Sierra Leone, citing high visa overstay rates and deficiencies in information-sharing and screening...
