Sierra Leone Relied Heavily on Domestic Borrowing as Fiscal Pressures Intensified in April

Sierra Leone’s fiscal performance in April 2026 points to an increasing dependence on domestic borrowing to meet government financing needs, as external funding remained unavailable and debt servicing obligations continued to place pressure on public finances. Details contained in the Statement of Fiscal Operations (Consolidated Fund), signed by Accountant General Richard S. Williams, show that net domestic borrowing rose…

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NGO Leader Calls for Reform of Sierra Leone’s Renewal Process After Missing Grant Opportunity

Women in the Media Sierra Leone President and entrepreneur Estina Taylor-Tucker has raised concerns over the what she describes as a cumbersome NGO renewal process, warning that administrative delays are hindering local organizations from accessing funding and effectively serving communities. Drawing from her organization’s recent experience, Taylor-Tucker said the current system requires NGOs to submit similar documentation to several…

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Parliament Endorses Former Police Chief Sovula and Four Others for Key National Positions

Sierra Leone’s Parliament has unanimously approved the appointment of former Inspector General of Police, Michael Ambrose Sovula, together with four other nominees selected by President Julius Maada Bio to serve in strategic public offices. Among those endorsed is Sovula, who will assume the role of Chairman of the Advisory Committee of the National Commission on Arms and Ammunition. Parliament…

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Dr. Ibrahim Bangura Urges Youth to Take Active Role in Shaping Sierra Leone’s Future

Political figure Dr. Ibrahim Bangura has called on young people across Sierra Leone to become more actively involved in civic and political affairs, emphasizing that the decisions made today will directly influence the future they inherit. In a message directed at the nation’s youth, Bangura stressed that politics extends beyond political debates and government institutions, noting that public policies…

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Parliament Approves Appointment of Former IGP Sovula, Four Others

The Parliament of Sierra Leone has approved the appointment of former Inspector General of Police, Michael Ambrose Sovula, alongside four other presidential nominees to serve in various key national institutions. Sovula was approved as Chairman of the Advisory Committee of the National Commission on Arms and Ammunition. Also approved by Parliament were Ahmed Saybom Kanu as Deputy Minister of…

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2026 World Cup: Mexico Risks FIFA Sanctions Over Fans’ Anti-gay Chant

Mexican football fans could face sanctions for continuing to use the controversial anti-gay chant “puto” during the FIFA 2026 World Cup, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has ruled. The one-word slur, commonly shouted when an opposing goalkeeper takes a goal kick, has gone viral at past World Cups in 2014, 2018, and 2022. Despite campaigns and education…

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