Author: Truth Media

Freetown, 4th May 2026-  As Sierra Leone joined the world in marking World Press Freedom Day on 3rd May 2026, media and communication expert Dr Tonya Musa has called for a “new social contract” for journalism, one that guarantees protection, sustainability, and independence for the country’s press.

First Bank of Sierra Leone and Orange Money have officially launched a groundbreaking savings partnership designed to expand financial accessibility and inclusion across the country.

President Julius Maada Bio has reaffirmed his government’s reform agenda, pledging to sustain fiscal discipline and macroeconomic stability as Sierra Leone deepens its partnership with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Sierra Leone’s 2026 International Workers’ Day celebrations became a powerful showcase of unity between labour leaders, government officials, civil society actors, and private sector stakeholders, as the Sierra Leone Labour Congress (SLLC) singled out the Gento Group of Companies for its pivotal role in driving employment and national development through the proposed Kent Seaport project a landmark initiative tied to the legacy of President Dr. Julius Maada Bio.

For 70 years, the Milton Margai School for the Blind has depended on government subventions to keep its doors open and its students fed. But since January 2026, those funds have not arrived, leaving the institution struggling to survive on loans and credit.