Freetown, September 16th 2015- Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister, Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, declared “real progress” toward credible and transparent elections, citing 37 completed electoral reforms, 47 ongoing, and 16 set to begin. On paper, these numbers suggest a government committed to strengthening democracy.
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Western Rural, September 15th 2025- On September 12, 2025, the Rotary Club of Freetown Sunset brought smiles, pride, and renewed hope to the Rural Education Committee Russell School in Boyoh Village, Western Area Rural, during its annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony for deserving pupils.
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According to an official letter signed by Barba B. Fortune, Secretary to the President, the suspension was enacted under Section 137(6) of the 1991 Constitution, following advice from the Judicial and Legal Service Commission (JLSC) at its meeting held on 5 September 2025.
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The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) approved a proposed budget of $480.67 million for Sierra Leone, focusing on enhancing the energy sector to drive economic growth and improve living standards. The budget is divided into four main components: the Transmission Backbone Project, the Distribution and Access Project, the Power Sector Reform Project, and Monitoring and Evaluation, with additional funds allocated for Program Administration and Oversight.
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Exactly one year ago a seven-storey building on Shell New Road in Freetown collapsed without warning, killing at least 16 people and injuring dozens more. What had once stood as a symbol of urban ambition became a graveyard of shattered dreams, its rubble frustrated families and the fragile hope of safe housing in Sierra Leone’s capital.
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