Sierra Leone’s fiscal consolidation, which delivered a domestic primary surplus in 2025, is now facing mounting challenges in 2026. According to the IMF in its latest review under the extended credit facility arrangement, the authorities achieved a domestic primary surplus of 1.3 percent of GDP in 2025, reversing a 2.7 percent deficit in 2024.
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reetown, 6th July 2026- Sierra Leone’s food and non-alcoholic beverage market has seen sharp price movements across key staples, with recent data showing both steep increases and notable declines. The figures highlight the volatility households face in balancing their daily food budgets.
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The figures are staggering. Freetown City Council alone spends approximately Le1 billion (old Leones), equivalent to Le1 million (new Leones), every month on waste management. Yet waste collection is only one of its many responsibilities.
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The World Bank Group has released its July 2026 Country Income Classifications, confirming that Sierra Leone remains in the Low-Income category.
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Sierra Leone has secured a major energy investment as the World Bank Board approved US$60 million under the first phase of the Regional Programme for Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Solutions (Regional DARES).
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