IMF Approves Reviews, Releases Nearly $80 Million for Sierra Leone
WASHINGTON/FREETOWN — The International Monetary Fund has approved Sierra Leone’s first and second reviews under its Extended Credit Facility programme, unlocking an immediate disbursement...
U.S. Imposes Travel Restrictions on Sierra Leone Over High Visa Overstay Rates
WASHINGTON/FREETOWN — The United States has imposed new travel restrictions on Sierra Leone, citing high visa overstay rates and deficiencies in information-sharing and screening...
Court Jails Woman 35 Years for Cocaine Possession
FREETOWN/LUNGI, Sierra Leone — A Sierra Leone High Court has sentenced a woman to 35 years in prison after she pleaded guilty to unlawful...
Sierra Leone to Raise Minimum Wage by 50% From April 2026
FREETOWN — Sierra Leone will raise its national minimum wage to 1,200 new leones ($) from 800, effective April 2026, the government said on...
Bio Declares Jan. 18 Remembrance Day, Revives State Media
FREETOWN — Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio on Thursday declared Jan. 18 a National Remembrance Day to honour victims of the country’s civil...
Somaliland Delegation Awards Sierra Leone Information Minister for Civic Education Reforms
FREETOWN — A delegation from Somaliland has awarded Sierra Leone’s Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernoh Bah, with an excellence award, citing his...
