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Liberia: AMR secures deal to revive Putu iron ore project

November 9, 2026

Africa Metallic Resources has signed a binding agreement with Liberia’s government, executed a Severstal share purchase deal and won approval for a change of control to develop the Putu iron ore project.

Auditor-General of Audit Service Sierra Leone Abdul Aziz seated at a table during a meeting with the media on the Auditor General's report

Audit Service Sierra Leone expands EITI reporting role to strengthen mining transparency

October 31, 2026

Audit Service Sierra Leone (ASSL) has confirmed its expanded mandate as Independent Administrator for SLEITI. Moving beyond certifying templates, ASSL will now prepare EITI reports, analyze data, and identify disclosure gaps to improve extractive sector transparency.

Liberia: AMR secures deal to revive Putu iron ore project

School meals in Sierra Leone: Japan, WFP sign $1.25 million grant

A new JPY 200M (US$1.25M) Japanese grant will provide nutritious school meals to nearly 30,000 children in Pujehun district and buy rice from local smallholder farmers.

Audit Service Sierra Leone expands EITI reporting role to strengthen mining transparency

The Price of a Pass: What WASSCE 2026 Is Telling Sierra Leone

The 2026 WASSCE results for Sierra Leone have raised concerns over examination malpractice, with 47,454 results withheld and only 9.77% of candidates earning a credit or better in English Language. Dr Mohamed Ibrahim Justice Ganawah examines the education crisis and calls for urgent reforms to restore examination integrity and improve learning outcomes.

Former Sierra Leone president challenges African leaders to translate resource wealth into people-centred benefit

Speaking at the 12th Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa in Ethiopia, former Sierra Leone president Ernest Bai Koroma says economic sovereignty is essential to lasting peace and prosperity of African states, urging leaders to strengthen accountability, protect natural resources and build resilient democratic institutions.

Liberia: AMR secures deal to revive Putu iron ore project

School meals in Sierra Leone: Japan, WFP sign $1.25 million grant

Audit Service Sierra Leone expands EITI reporting role to strengthen mining transparency

The Price of a Pass: What WASSCE 2026 Is Telling Sierra Leone

Former Sierra Leone president challenges African leaders to translate resource wealth into people-centred benefit

Marampa Mines suspends operations as rising costs put thousands of jobs at risk

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Liberia: AMR secures deal to revive Putu iron ore project

School meals in Sierra Leone: Japan, WFP sign $1.25 million grant

Audit Service Sierra Leone expands EITI reporting role to strengthen mining transparency

The Price of a Pass: What WASSCE 2026 Is Telling Sierra Leone

Former Sierra Leone president challenges African leaders to translate resource wealth into people-centred benefit

Marampa Mines suspends operations as rising costs put thousands of jobs at risk