Freetown, 24th February 2026 – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged the Government of Sierra Leone to implement and enforce mandatory asset declarations for senior public officials, describing the measure as critical to strengthening transparency, reducing corruption vulnerabilities, and improving institutional credibility.
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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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Freetown, 2nd February 2026- Sierra Leone’s diamond industry has entered a period of sharp contraction, with exports and revenues plummeting to historic lows. By 2025, official figures show exports had fallen from approximately 570,000 carats to just 121,000 carats a staggering reduction of more than 300%.
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Freetown, 2nd February 2026- Sierra Leone has received only USD 1 million in toll revenues over the past nine years, despite an estimated USD 172 million being generated during the same period, according to a new report by the Institute for Governance Reform (IGR).
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Freetown, 26th January 2026- Sierra Leone’s financial system continues to demonstrate resilience and stability amid global and domestic economic headwinds. A combination of disciplined fiscal management, tight monetary policy, and a robust banking sector has helped ease inflation and improve macroeconomic indicators. These developments are creating fertile ground for investors and businesses seeking opportunities in one of West Africa’s most promising emerging markets.
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