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Where did the money go? Only 9 percent of NLe365m rice import duty reached Agricultural Development Fund

Where did the money go? Only 9% of NLe365m rice import duty reached Agricultural Development Fund

August 7, 2026

The government collected NLe365.2 million from the 5% rice import duty between 2024 and 2025, but only NLe31.9 million was transferred to the Agricultural Development Fund. This raises questions about the management of public funds ring-fenced for specific programmes, as funding shortfall reportedly undermine efforts to support women farmers, strengthen food security and advance the government's Feed Salone agenda.

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.

Audit Service Sierra Leone becomes independent administrator of EITI reporting framework

Audit Service Sierra Leone takes over EITI reporting to boost mining transparency

June 24, 2026

The Audit Service Sierra Leone has assumed a pivotal new role in strengthening transparency in the country's extractive industries after signing an MoU with the Sierra Leone Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative to lead the production of EITI reports in line with international standards.

Hundreds of pregnant women, lactating mothers, health workers, community leaders, and development partners gathered at the York community health centre for the official commissioning of a newly refurbished maternity ward.

Orange Foundation, UBA partner to reduce maternal deaths in York village

June 1, 2026

A partnership between Orange Foundation and UBA Foundation has transformed the maternity ward at York community health centre, providing modern delivery equipment and oxygen support to improve maternal healthcare services and encourage more women to seek skilled birth attendance.

https://fritongpost.com/youth-and-gender-initiatives-drive-social-change-across-sierra-leone/

Sierra Leone confirms measles outbreak with 41 cases recorded so far

May 14, 2026

Health authorities confirm 41 measles cases across Sierra Leone, with Freetown hardest hit. Officials urge vigilance, vaccination, and early reporting as response teams intensify containment efforts.

https://fritongpost.com/the-role-of-education-in-sustainable-development/

Sierra Leone confronts its ‘English’ crisis affecting every child

April 22, 2026

Sierra Leone is facing a deepening English language crisis after poor West African Senior School Certificate Examination results exposed widespread literacy gaps affecting students nationwide. From weak early-grade reading skills to regional inequalities, thousands are being locked out of higher education and job opportunities, prompting urgent reforms by the education ministry to improve literacy, teacher training, and access to learning resources.

Sierra Leone: $107m livestock project to boost production and reduce poverty among women, youth and disables

April 15, 2026

Sierra Leone has started a $107m Livestock and Livelihoods Development Project with the OPEC Fund for International Development, International Fund for Agricultural Development and Islamic Development Bank to boost livestock production, expand markets, improve access to finance, while empowering women, youth, and persons with disabilities across eleven districts in the country.

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.

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.

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...

Auditor General charges new recruits to uphold integrity in service

Auditor-General Abdul Aziz has called on 35 newly recruited personnel to uphold integrity while serving the people, stating that professional excellence is not an option for public servants.

Liberia: Former vice president Jewel Howard-Taylor charged in drug trafficking probe

Liberian former vice president has been charged with drug trafficking, money laundering and other offences as authorities intensify a crackdown on a suspected transnational narcotics network. Justice Minister N. Oswald Tweh says no political office or connection will shield anyone involved in the criminal enterprise.

Orange Sierra Leone joins national push to tackle mobile fraud

Orange Sierra Leone joined regulators and industry players for a two-day stakeholders workshop to validate a national roadmap to combat mobile and digital fraud, a major step toward strengthening consumer protection and digital financial security.

Constitution Amendment Bill faces strong rejection after being passed without two-thirds majority

The bill is facing strong criticism from the opposition, religious leaders, civil society organisations and the Labour Congress over concerns that it was passed without meeting the constitutionally required two-thirds majority.

The Greatest Battle You’ll Ever Fight Is Against Your Own Emotions

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Auditor General charges new recruits to uphold integrity in service

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Where did the money go? Only 9% of NLe365m rice import duty reached Agricultural Development Fund

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

Audit Service Sierra Leone takes over EITI reporting to boost mining transparency

Orange Foundation, UBA partner to reduce maternal deaths in York village

Sierra Leone confirms measles outbreak with 41 cases recorded so far

Sierra Leone confronts its ‘English’ crisis affecting every child

Sierra Leone: $107m livestock project to boost production and reduce poverty among women, youth and disables

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

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

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Auditor General charges new recruits to uphold integrity in service

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