Bank of Sierra Leone Announces Reduction in Monetary Policy Rate to Boost Economic Growth

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Sierra Leone (BSL) has reduced the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 1 percentage point to 23.75%, effective June 24, 2025, in a move aimed at lowering borrowing costs and stimulating private sector investment …

Pace Could Be Obstacle for Sierra Leone in Foster

If Sierra Leone is to notch another top-level victory June 28 in the $1 million Stephen Foster Stakes (G1) at Churchill Downs, the late finisher will likely have to close from behind an anticipated moderate tempo.

Mpox Claims 28 Lives in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone’s National Public Health Agency (NPHA) reported on Monday, June 23, 2025, that the ongoing mpox outbreak has tragically claimed 28 lives across the country. The update, released at 3:00 PM, also indicates a cumulative total of 4,350 confirmed …

Air Sierra Leone Suspends Flights For One Week as Plane Develops Technical Issues

Sierra Leone’s Flag carrier, Air Sierra Leone has reportedly suspended flights on its Lagos-Freetown route since Friday, June 20, due to technical issues affecting its aircraft. The airline, which typically operates flights to Lagos on Mondays, Wednesdays, …

Sierra Leone Police Unveil 30 Motorbikes to Tackle Road Violations

The Sierra Leone Police have unveiled 30 new motorbikes to support traffic patrols and reduce road offences. The handover took place during a ceremony at the Senior Police Officers’ Mess at Kingtom Police Barracks. The Minister of Internal Affairs, Retired …

Orange Sierra Leone Champions Youth Empowerment and Digital Growth at 2025 Government Summit

Orange Sierra Leone took centre stage at the 2025 Digital Government Summit, held on the 4-6 of June at the Bintumani Conference Centre in Freetown, demonstrating its bold commitment to advancing digital inclusion, youth empowerment, and national …

World Bank Concludes High-Level Mission in Sierra Leone

A senior World Bank delegation has concluded a week-long working mission to Sierra Leone, held from Monday, June 16 to Friday, June 20, 2025. The visit was coordinated through the World Bank Country Office in Freetown. The team assessed the status of …

Human Rights Defenders Network Sierra Leone Expresses Concerns Over Parliamentary Oversights

The Executive Secretary of the Human Rights Defenders Network Sierra Leone, Alphonsus Gbanie, has expressed deep concern over what he called poor accountability practices within the parliamentary governance, especially when it comes to recent actions taken …

Sierra Leone Police Initiates Modernize Garment Factory

The Sierra Leone Police (SLP), with support from UNDP, has initiated a programme to upgrade its garment factory at Kingtom Police Barracks and other key facilities as part of a broader modernization agenda. A joint team of senior police officers and UNDP …

Sierra Leone’s Bio Takes Helm of ECOWAS as Region Battles Chaos