Latest news in Sierra Leone? September 3rd, 2026

Political, legal, and economic developments headline the latest news in Sierra Leone:

• Constitutional and Legal Disputes: The political dispute over the Constitutional Amendment Bill has advanced toward the Supreme Court. Opposition parliamentarians and legal experts continue to challenge the legislative process and parliamentary voting thresholds surrounding the bill. The Calabash Newspaper+ 1
• Judiciary Orders on APC Internal Disputes: The High Court of Sierra Leone issued an interim order requiring that all internal All People’s Congress (APC) election-related disputes and petitions be concluded within 21 days. The Calabash Newspaper
• Nationwide Tax Technology Rollout: The National Revenue Authority (NRA) launched the distribution of Smart Goods and Services Tax (GST) machines to approximately 10,000 registered businesses across the country to improve tax tracking and curb revenue leakages. The Calabash Newspaper
• Healthcare Leadership Transition: Dr. Mustapha Kabba officially assumed duties as the country’s new Chief Medical Officer, outlining targets to strengthen decentralized health facilities and patient-centered service delivery. The Calabash Newspaper
• Energy and Grid Developments: Sector authorities are reviewing operations of the recently commissioned RESPITE Solar-plus-Storage facility, the country’s first utility-scale solar-and-battery installation aimed at stabilizing grid power in urban centers. www.thesierraleonetelegraph.com
• Sports: Sierra Leone’s national Under-17 football squad has entered final training preparations ahead of their opening group match against The Gambia in the WAFU Zone A AFCON qualifying tournament scheduled for September 7. The Point.gm