After Sierra Leone’s civil war, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) found that women were largely absent from leadership positions and recommended stronger representation in decision‑making spaces.
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Two decades after Sierra Leone’s civil war, the country now ranks 79th out of 180 nations in the 2026 Reporters Without Borders (RSF) World Press Freedom Index a sharp drop of 23 places from last year. The decline signals a worsening media environment and growing challenges to press freedom.
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A new financial inclusion survey has revealed that 82% of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Freetown did not apply for loans in the past year, underscoring a suppressed demand for credit and exposing structural weaknesses in Sierra Leone’s financing ecosystem.
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“Sea turtles are the light of Deima Chiefdom.” That was the resounding message from over 80 community stakeholders, councillors, fisherfolk, harbour masters, and local leaders who gathered at the Chiefdom Administration Barry in Chepu in April to reaffirm their commitment to marine conservation.
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President Julius Maada Bio has officially relaunched Sierratel in partnership with Africell, signalling a major shift in the country’s telecommunications landscape. The state-owned operator will now function under a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) model, enabling it to deliver voice, data, and mobile money services more efficiently while maintaining full national ownership of its assets.
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