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Orange Money introduces Mastercard to boost digital payments in Sierra Leone

April 1, 2026

Orange Money has introduced a virtual Mastercard designed to connect mobile wallets to global payment networks, enabling users to make online purchases, access international subscriptions, and conduct cashless transactions without a traditional bank card. The innovation marks a major step in advancing financial inclusion and accelerating digital commerce in Sierra Leone’s growing mobile money ecosystem, with strong implications for SMEs, e-commerce, and cross-border payments.

Orange’s NLe1.8m health aid brings fresh hope to rural mothers in Wai

April 1, 2026

Orange Sierra Leone has invested NLe1.8 million in a new ultra-modern health centre in Wai, Pujehun district. The upgraded facility expands access to maternal and child healthcare, emergency services, and life-saving treatment, offering renewed hope for rural communities and strengthening efforts to reduce maternal and child mortality in Sierra Leone.

Sierra Leone Football Association secures NLe2.8m FA Cup sponsorship from Orange

March 13, 2026

The Sierra Leone Football Association has sealed a landmark NLe2.8 million sponsorship with Orange Sierra Leone to brand the 2026 tournament as the Orange FA Cup, boosting grassroots football, digital innovation, and cashless payments through Orange Money integration.

WHO denies blame for COVID mandates, says they were government decisions, not theirs

January 28, 2026

Responding to criticism from the Trump administration, the global health watchdog defended its Covid response, saying they were transparent and science-based. It adds that measures such as lockdowns, mask mandates, and compulsory vaccinations were decisions made by national governments, not necessarily directives from the agency.

President Donald Trump delivers remarks at a Rural Health Transformation Event. Credit: White House Galleries

U.S. withdraws from World Health Organization

January 23, 2026

By Lawrence Williams The Trump administration has formally withdrawn the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO), effectively ending all U.S. obligations and commitments to the global health body. The White House said the decision was driven by what it described as the “WHO’s failures during the COVID-19 pandemic,” including allegations that the organisation...

A player whose journey, work ethic, and consistency make a compelling case for national team recognition

Idrissa Kargbo: The Leone Rock Premier League Defensive Jewel

January 23, 2026

Idrissa Kargbo, popularly called “Salone Ramos,” the 20-year-old centre-back for Wilberforce Strikers, is the ‘defensive jewel’ of the Leone Rock Premier League, representing a new generation of talent. In a league that continues to produce raw talent and untold potential, few young players have announced themselves with as much quiet authority as Idrissa Kargbo popularly...

Sierra Leone's Finance Minister Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura

Sierra Leone: IMF finds flaws in COVEC deal signed by finance minister

January 22, 2026

By Lawrence Williams A recent decision by President Julius Maada Bio to dissolve the Mineral Wealth Fund (MWF) and terminate related management arrangements has cast fresh light on governance weaknesses and revenue risks flagged by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), raising questions about how a flagship state mining vehicle was set up and how a...

Dr. Ibrahim Stevens, Governor, Bank of Sierra Leone

Why the Central Bank Must Stamp its Authority on UTB’s Resolution

January 12, 2026

By Lawrence Williams In November 2024, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned the government about a possible financial crisis in Sierra Leone. They said high solvency risks in the banking system could trigger a domino effect that would be difficult to control unless urgent action was taken. In response, the country’s financial regulator, the Bank...

More than a dozen hospital projects remain incomplete after years of multi-billion-Leone spending

January 10, 2026

By Lawrence Williams Contracts for the rehabilitation of 12 government hospitals and construction of three district health medical team (DHMT) offices across the country, awarded four years ago in 2021, have still not been completed, the Auditor General’s FY2024 report found. These contracts, valued a little over 75 billion old leones (around $3.6m), were distributed...

Africell introduces SIM-based child online protection service Kidzonet

January 8, 2026

Africell Sierra Leone on Wednesday launched Kidzonet, a SIM-based child online protection service designed to help children access the internet safely while limiting exposure to harmful and age-inappropriate content. Kidzonet operates directly at the SIM level, requiring no mobile applications or complex device configurations. Parents and guardians can activate the service easily, ensuring protection across...

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Government drops treason charges against ex-president Ernest Bai Koroma

July 14, 2026

The government of Sierra Leone has formally withdrawn all treason charges against former President Ernest Bai Koroma under Section 45 of the Criminal Procedure Act, 2024, clearing the way for his return to the country after completing his medical treatment in Nigeria.

Statistics Sierra Leone trains enumerators for mock census

Stats SL completes training of enumerators for mock census in July

July 13, 2026

Statistics Sierra Leone has completed the training of enumerators ahead of a two-week mock census in six districts. The simulation exercise is conducted in readiness of the national population and housing census scheduled to take place in December 2026.

Orange Foundation donates digital school kits to primary school in York

Orange Foundation donates digital school kits to Rural Primary School in York village

July 6, 2026

Orange Foundation has donated digital learning kits to the Rural Education Community Primary School in York, expanding its digital school kit initiative which now benefits over 30,000 pupils across six districts in Sierra Leone.

Nigeria's central bank revokes licences of 46 microfinance banks

CBN revokes licences of 46 microfinance banks over regulatory breach

July 1, 2026

Nigeria's central bank has revoked the licences of 46 microfinance banks over regulatory violations, a move aimed at strengthening financial stability, protecting depositors, and restoring confidence in Africa's largest economy.

Mahama releases GH¢300 million after deadly flood

Ghana: President Mahama releases GH¢300m for flood relief, mitigation

July 1, 2026

President Mahama approved the release of GH¢300 million (about US$26.73 million) from Ghana's national contingency fund to support flood relief and long-term mitigation efforts after devastating floods in Accra claimed at least 12 lives and displaced more than 38,000 people.

Government drops treason charges against ex-president Ernest Bai Koroma

Stats SL completes training of enumerators for mock census in July

Orange Foundation donates digital school kits to Rural Primary School in York village

CBN revokes licences of 46 microfinance banks over regulatory breach

Ghana: President Mahama releases GH¢300m for flood relief, mitigation

Sierratel resumes commercial operations, launches GSM service

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Orange Money introduces Mastercard to boost digital payments in Sierra Leone

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U.S. withdraws from World Health Organization

Idrissa Kargbo: The Leone Rock Premier League Defensive Jewel

Sierra Leone: IMF finds flaws in COVEC deal signed by finance minister

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Government drops treason charges against ex-president Ernest Bai Koroma

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