What are the latest news in Sierra Leone?
Politics and Governance
- Constitutional Amendment Dispute: Political tensions have escalated in Parliament following the disputed passage of the 1991 Constitution Amendment Bill. The main opposition party, the All People’s Congress (APC), staged a walkout over disagreements regarding the required two-thirds parliamentary voting threshold, prompting legal debates and calls regarding the bill’s validity before President Julius Maada Bio decides on signing it into law. www.thesierraleonetelegraph.com———
- Anti-Corruption Investigations: The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) launched an investigation into the National Revenue Authority (NRA) regarding compromised automated customs systems (ASYCUDA) and alleged revenue leakages exceeding 300 billion Leones. -www.thesierraleonetelegraph.com——–
- First National-Scale Solar and Storage Project: Sierra Leone successfully commissioned the RESPITE Solar-plus-Storage project, marking the nation’s first major national-scale solar power generation facility connected to the national grid to bolster power supply.- www.thesierraleonetelegraph.com———
- Urban Upgrades in Freetown: Renovation and revitalization initiatives are underway for historical urban trade hubs in the capital, including upgrades to the King Jimmy market.
- Flash Flooding in Freetown: Heavy seasonal downpours triggered severe flash flooding and erosion across parts of Freetown, prompting emergency responses from the Sierra Leone Red Cross and humanitarian partners.
- Public Health Interventions: Health authorities and international partners, including the World Health Organization and Gavi, continue strengthening national programs to manage emerging health challenges, including disease surveillance and vaccination efforts. -WHO | Regional Office for Africa – World Health Organization (WHO)——–