Sierra Leone IMF Newswire

Sierra Leone Governement Needs Additional US$42.5 Million to Support Electricity Supply

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says the Government of Sierra Leone is expected to provide an additional US$42.5 million this year to help keep electricity flowing across the country, highlighting the growing financial challenges facing the nation’s …

IMF Commends Sierra Leone’s Economic Progress, Urges Revenue Reforms

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended Sierra Leone for making significant progress in strengthening its macroeconomic performance, while urging the Government to deepen revenue reforms and build greater resilience against external economic …

Sierra Leone Government Records 10% Revenue Shortfall in First Quarter of 2026

The Government of Sierra Leone recorded a revenue shortfall of about 10 percent during the first quarter of 2026 despite introducing new tax measures aimed at strengthening domestic revenue collection, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF …

Top 10 African countries with the highest inflation rates in June 2026

Inflation across the African continent remains elevated. The figures are compiled from the latest consumer price index (CPI) reports from national statistical agencies and central banks across each country. The data reflects the most recent available …

Aminata’s fuel future: Sierra Leone’s energy test – Op ed

Mahmud Tim Kargbo: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 18 June 2026: A country’s economic progress is often determined by the strength of the infrastructure that supports its ambitions. Behind every growing economy are systems that ensure businesses can operate, …

Sierra Leone Hosts AFRITAC West2 Steering Committee Regional Meeting on Economic Reforms

Sierra Leone hosted the 13th AFRITAC West2 Steering Committee meeting on June 18-19, bringing together officials from Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Gambia, and other West African countries. The meeting focused on advancing institutional reforms in the region …

IMF approves funds for climate resilience programme for Sierra Leone

File photo: International Monetary Fund (IMF) signage outside IMF headquarters in Washington, D.C., on October 12, 2025. /CFP File photo: International Monetary Fund (IMF) signage outside IMF headquarters in Washington, D.C., on October 12, 2025. / …

LRA, NRA Sierra Leone Sign Strategic Agreement to Combat Cross-Border Tax Evasion

Monrovia, Liberia – June 21, 2026: The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) and Sierra Leone’s National Revenue Authority (NRA) have signed a vital tax cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening cross-border tax compliance, enhancing information exchange, and …

Liberia, Sierra Leone Sign Tax Cooperation Agreement

By Lincoln G. Peters MONROVIA, June 22, 2026 — The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) and Sierra Leone’s National Revenue Authority (NRA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cross-border tax compliance, enhancing information …

IMF greenlights new $211 million climate funding for Sierra Leone

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday approved a new arrangement for Sierra Leone worth about $211.5 million, aimed at strengthening the West African nation's ability to withstand climate shocks. The ‌fund ⁠also completed its third review …

Bank of Sierra Leone Raises Monetary Policy Rate to 17% Over Rising Inflation

The Bank of Sierra Leone has increased its Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 0.25 percentage points to 17.0 percent, citing rising inflationary pressures and heightened global uncertainty driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The decision, …

IMF greenlights new $211 million climate funding for Sierra Leone

LRA, Sierra Leone NRA Sign Strategic Agreement to Combat Cross-Border Tax Evasion

The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) and Sierra Leone's National Revenue Authority (NRA) have signed a vital tax cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening cross-border tax compliance, enhancing information exchange, and combating tax evasion between …

A Legacy of Debt and Secrecy – The Fiscal Recklessness of the Lungi Congress Centre, by Mohamed A Warisay

The narco-regime of Illegitimate President Julius Maada Bio is once again under intense scrutiny as its pursuit of the $124 million Lungi Congress Centre project collides with the harsh realities of Sierra Leone’s national balance sheet. While the regime …

“The World Bank and IMF do not Dictate to us” – David Sengeh

During an interview with Liberty Online TV, Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina Sengeh addressed growing discussions surrounding the influence of international financial institutions on Sierra Leone’s domestic policies. While explicitly recognising the …

Liberia Takes Over Leadership of Two Key IMF Regional Committees

MONROVIA, June 22, 2026 — Liberia has assumed the chairmanship of both the AFRITAC West 2 Steering Committee and the African Training Institute (ATI) Steering Committee for the July 2026–June 2027 term, marking a significant milestone in the country’s …

Workers’ wages are not Nigeria’s problem —Upah NLC spokesperson

In this interview with CHRISTIAN APPOLOS, spokesperson of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Benson Upah, speaks on the implementation of the N70,000 minimum wage, the next wage review, the economy, xenophobia, and corruption in the country. …

CBL Announces Liberia’s Election to Two Key IMF Regional Bodies

The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has announced that Liberia has been elected to chair two major International Monetary Fund (IMF) capacity development structures—the AFRITAC West 2 Steering Committee and the African Training Institute (ATI) Steering …

Has Higher Education Failed Africa’s Development?

Every year, across the length and breadth of the African continent, a familiar and colorful ritual plays out. Thousands of young men and women, clad in flowing academic gowns and mortarboards, march into grand auditoriums to the sound of brass bands and …

OCFC International Student Program Helps Indian Teen Become One of India's Youngest Female Pilots at 18

As India's aviation industry expands, one OCFC international student is helping lead the next generation of women into the cockpit. SANTA ANA, CA, UNITED STATES, July 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At an age when many teenagers are preparing for …

Six Years On, Roger Spitz’s Seminal Paper on the Future of Strategic Decision-Making Reads Like a Diagnosis of 2026

The 2020 Journal of Futures Studies Article That First Formalized the AAA Framework Is Now Cited Across AI, Military Strategy, and Governance SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Six years ago this month, the Journal of …

DreamSofa Reports Growth in Trade and Developer Orders for Custom Modular Seating

BEVERLY HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, July 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DreamSofa, a direct-to-consumer custom furniture manufacturer, says a growing share of its order volume is now coming from trade and project buyers — including home developers …

The FRLD Board Concludes Ninth Meeting, Advances Resource Mobilization and Prepares for Funding Decisions

The ninth meeting of the Board of the FRLD, held from 8 to 10 July 2026 in Manila, marked another important milestone in operationalizing the Fund. WASHINGTON, D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, July 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The ninth meeting of …

Paris Haute Couture Week 2026: Couture, Contemporary Art and a New Era of Creative Recognition

PARIS, FRANCE, July 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- During Paris Haute Couture Week 2026, the historic Hôtel Particulier Monceau became the setting for a multidisciplinary cultural program bringing together Arab couture, contemporary art, …

Humanity's Team Hosts 'Hearts for Humanity' Global Conversation with Steve Farrell and Neale Donald Walsch

"Steve Farrell and Neale Donald Walsch invite a global audience to imagine a world where extraction becomes stewardship and isolation becomes belonging." BOULDER, CO, UNITED STATES, July 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Humanity's …

GARI Honors Outstanding Researchers at the 2026 International Conference Awards

AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, July 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Global Association for Research and Innovation (GARI) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 GARI International Conference Awards, presented during the GARI …

Humanity's Team Launches Free 'Beyond Limits' Intensive July 24

Free event on July 24 extends Steve Farrell's decades-long mission to awaken conscious living worldwide BOULDER, CO, UNITED STATES, July 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Humanity's Team (HT), the global nonprofit organization dedicated to …

TERAMOK Outlines Three Shifts Reshaping How U.S. Real Estate Developments Sell in 2026

TERAMOK Outlines Three Shifts Reshaping How U.S. Real Estate Developments Sell in 2026 CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, July 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TERAMOK, a full-service real estate marketing and production agency serving developers across …

HEAL & RISE 2026 Expands Into First Tri-Country Convening Advancing Youth & Women's Mental Health

Beyond The Call 24 7 Unites New York City, Canada, Trinidad and Tobago in One Shared Live Experience NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Beyond The Call 24 7, Inc. announces that its flagship HEAL & RISE 2026 …

Kid-Friendly Water Enhancers Market Forecast Report Featuring Segment Analysis And Strategic Industry Insight

The Business Research Company's Kid-Friendly Water Enhancers Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The market for kid- …

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Chamber Market Report Examines Market Dynamics, Segment Insights And Company Strategies

The Business Research Company's Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Chamber Market Report Examines Market Dynamics, Segment Insights And Company Strategies LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The …

Joint All-Domain Command And Control (JADC2) Systems Market Report Covers Forecasts, Innovations And Industry Outlook

The Business Research Company's Joint All-Domain Command And Control (JADC2) Systems Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Hospital Command Center Operations Market Growth Rate Expected To Reach 14.4% CAGR By 2030

The Business Research Company's Hospital Command Center Operations Market Growth Rate Expected To Reach 14.4% CAGR By 2030 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The healthcare sector is …

Intelligent Blood Collection Management Systems Market Forecast To Hit $3.92Billion By 2030 Amid Strong Industry Growth

The Business Research Company's Intelligent Blood Collection Management Systems Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The …

High-Pressure Valve Market Insights Report Analyzing Demand Trends And Competitive Positioning

The Business Research Company's High-Pressure Valve Market Insights Report Analyzing Demand Trends And Competitive Positioning LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The high-pressure valve market …

HER2 Targeted Therapies Market Set For Rapid Expansion With 8.6% CAGR Through 2030

The Business Research Company's HER2 Targeted Therapies Market Set For Rapid Expansion With 8.6% CAGR Through 2030 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The market for HER2 targeted therapies has …

Intraoperative Fluorescence Imaging Market Set For Rapid Expansion With 14.3% CAGR Through 2030

The Business Research Company's Intraoperative Fluorescence Imaging Market Set For Rapid Expansion With 14.3% CAGR Through 2030 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The intraoperative fluorescence …

Integrated Air And Missile Defense Market Value Expected To Grow At 7% CAGR, Reaching $28.54 Billion By 2030

The Business Research Company's Integrated Air And Missile Defense Market Value Expected To Grow At 7% CAGR, Reaching $28.54 Billion By 2030 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The integrated …

Inkjet Business Card Sheet Market Industry Outlook Strengthens Amid Rising Global Demand

The Business Research Company's Inkjet Business Card Sheet Market Industry Outlook Strengthens Amid Rising Global Demand LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The inkjet business card sheet market …