Tonkolili, 19 February 2026- Leaders and residents of Sambaya Chiefdom in Tonkolili District are voicing strong concerns over what they describe as an increasingly unfair pattern of surface rent distribution by Leone Rock Mining Company.
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Freetown,19th February 2026- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the first and second reviews of Sierra Leone’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF), unlocking an immediate disbursement of US$79.8 million (SDR 58.3 million). This brings total disbursements under the program to US$127.8 million (SDR 93.3 million) since its approval in October 2024.
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Port Loko, 18th February 2026- The Football Association Challenge Cup (FA Cup) organised by the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has officially kicked off at the Port Loko Town Field with a thrilling opening clash that set the tone for the tournament. Local side Sugar Sharge FC delighted home fans with a commanding 3–0 victory over Young Boys FC from Lungi, securing their place in the next round.
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Freetown, 19th February 2026- Member of Parliament, Hon. Osman Timbo, has formally questioned whether due process was followed in the tabling of the Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Bill, 2025, raising concerns about compliance with the country’s supreme law.
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Freetown, 19th February 2026- The Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education has released new figures on the registration process for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), showing that while the majority of candidates have been cleared, more than 55,000 entries remain flagged for discrepancies as the registration deadline approaches.
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