Freetown, 26th February 2026 — The Budget Advocacy Network (BAN), with support from the European Union (EU) through the Linpico Consortium, has officially launched the 2026 Taxpayer Perception Survey, a nationwide exercise designed to assess taxpayers’ experiences, trust in tax administration, and perceptions of fairness in Sierra Leone’s tax system.
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Freetown, 26th February 2026 — The ECOWAS Directorate of Peacekeeping and Regional Security (DPKRS), through its Peace Support Operations Division (PSOD), has convened the 44th Meeting of the Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff in Freetown, bringing together military leaders from across West Africa to deliberate on pressing security challenges.
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On 20 February 2026, His Excellency the President appointed Mr. Edmond S. Alpha as substantive Chief Electoral Commissioner of the Electoral Commission of Sierra Leone (ECSL), subject to the approval of Parliament. That decision followed a consultation process that produced endorsement from 12 of the 14 registered political parties.
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Freetown, 26th February 2026 – The Mano River Union (MRU) Secretariat has called for calm and diplomatic engagement following reports of recent developments along the Sierra Leone–Guinea border, specifically in Falaba District and Faranah Prefecture.
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The Hague, Netherlands, 26th February 2026 – The Residual Special Court for Sierra Leone (RSCSL) has formally welcomed Chief Justice Hon. Justice Komba Kamanda and Justice Fatmatta Bintu Alhadi to its judicial roster, strengthening the institution’s capacity to uphold post-conflict justice.
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