Author: Truth Media

Food, Fuel, Hotels Push Up Costs Despite Inflation Drop

Freetown, 1st December 2025-  Sierra Leone’s annual inflation rate dropped to 4.44 percent in October 2025, down from 5.36 percent in September, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report from Statistics Sierra Leone. While the headline figure suggests a cooling trend, deeper analysis reveals persistent price pressures in key household categories.

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BSL Reserves Shrink, IMF Calls It a ‘Significant Concern’

Freetown 1st December 2025-  An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Mr. Christian Saborowski has concluded its visit to Sierra Leone, reaching a staff-level agreement with the government on the first and second reviews of the country’s economic program under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF). If approved by the IMF’s Management and Executive Board, the reviews will unlock about US$78.8 million in financing.

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Sierra Leone Launches 2026 Census, National Development Tracker and Power of Data Initiative

Freetown, 1st December 2025-  The Government of Sierra Leone has unveiled three landmark initiatives aimed at transforming national data systems and strengthening accountability in governance. The launch, held at the Bintumani International Conference Centre in Freetown, introduced the 2026 Population and Housing Census, the Sierra Leone National Development Tracker (SL‑NDT), and the Power of Data Initiative.

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