Zimbabwe, the sole candidate for the African group, secured a seat on Wednesday in New York, secured the UN Security Council seat in a closely watched election. Other countries that secured seats around the iconic horseshoe table are Austria, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, and Kyrgyzstan. The five countries were elected by the 193-member General Assembly to serve as non-permanent…
Income tax was the single largest contributor to Sierra Leone’s domestic revenue during the first three months of 2026, generating NLe 1.86 billion and accounting for 41 percent of total collections, according to official government figures. The Domestic Revenue Analysis for the first quarter indicates that the government mobilized a total of NLe 4.52 billion in domestic revenue between…
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…
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…
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…
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…
