Latest news in Sierra Leone? September 4th, 2026

Key developments and news emerging from Sierra Leone as of September 4, 2026:

• Constitutional Challenge in the Supreme Court: Legal proceedings have officially moved to the Supreme Court of Sierra Leone regarding the 2025 Constitutional Amendment Bill. Member of Parliament Osman Abdal Timbo initiated the challenge, seeking an authoritative constitutional interpretation and judicial determination over the amendments. thecalabashnewspaper.com
• Scrutiny Over Carbon Offset Projects: A newly published investigative report by Swedwatch, HEKS, and the Sierra Leone Network on the Right to Food (Silnorf) has sparked significant debate regarding large-scale commercial reforestation projects in Tonkolili and Port Loko. The investigation raised concerns over land-use rights, community consultation, financial transparency, and the displacement of local farming livelihoods. Eurasia Review+ 1
• Conservation and Security Clampdown: The National Protected Area Authority (NPAA), partnered with the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) and the Conservation Trust Fund, launched a high-level joint security patrol targeting illegal logging, mining, and encroachment within the Mamunta Mayossoh Wildlife Sanctuary in Tonkolili District. premiermedia-sl.com
• Economic and Fiscal Updates:
  • Statistics Sierra Leone released national inflation figures indicating annual consumer price inflation stood at 14.89%. premiermedia-sl.com
  • The National Revenue Authority (NRA) began the nationwide rollout of smart Goods and Services Tax (GST) machines to approximately 10,000 businesses to improve tax compliance and digitize revenue collection. thecalabashnewspaper.com
  • The World Bank Group officially confirmed the appointment of Aissatou Diallo as its new Country Manager for Sierra Leone. premiermedia-sl.com
• Infrastructure and Port Oversight: A parliamentary delegation carried out oversight tours of port facilities, evaluating upgrades at the Queen Elizabeth II Quay and examining developments related to the proposed Kent seaport project to improve trade logistics. thecalabashnewspaper.com