The Government of Sierra Leone has declared Wednesday, May 27, 2026, a nationwide public holiday in observance of the Feast of Eid-ul-Adha. The announcement was made in a public notice issued from State House in Freetown on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. According to the notice, the general public is informed that the Feast of Eid-ul-Adha will be observed on…
By Ahmed Sahid Nasralla (De Monk) As Sierra Leone’s Mining Week 2026 comes to an end, national attention has largely centred on investment opportunities, mineral exports, policy reforms and the government’s commitment to responsible mining. However, beyond the speeches and exhibitions lies a deeper and more strategic concern that could shape the long-term future of Sierra Leone’s mining sector:…
The Government of Sierra Leone has secured $4.3 million to accelerate the completion of three tertiary hospitals and begin work on a major oxygen production facility as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s healthcare system. The agreement was formalized on Thursday, May 15, 2026, in Freetown through a Memorandum of Understanding signed by Finance Minister Sheku Fantamadi Bangura…
The Government of Sierra Leone, through the Ministry of Health and the National Public Health Agency (NPHA), has issued a public health advisory on Hantavirus awareness and preparedness following reports of infections linked to an international cruise ship outbreak. In the public notice dated May 10, 2026, health authorities stated that while they are closely monitoring the international situation,…
In a recent development highlighting deepening economic ties, Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio has expressed strong support for China’s zero-tariff policy aimed at African nations. The policy, which came into effect on May 1, 2026, provides duty-free access to the Chinese market for products from all 53 African countries that have diplomatic relations with China.President Bio, in an…
A high-level delegation of the World Bank Group’s Executive Directors has concluded a three-day working visit to Sierra Leone, capped by field inspections of major development projects including the Manowa Bridge and the Jojoima Hospital in Kailahun District.The delegation comprised seven Executive Directors and three Alternate Directors representing the Board of the World Bank, collectively speaking for 67 countries…
