Latest news in Sierra Leone? September 17th, 2026
17-09-2026
Constitutional Amendment Bill Referred to Supreme Court President Julius Maada Bio referred the contentious Constitutional (Amendment) Bill to the Supreme Court for judicial review and legal guidance. The decision followed widespread public debates and political friction over proposed structural changes, with the executive branch seeking clarity before moving forward.
www.thesierraleonetelegraph.com+ 1Return of Former President Ernest Bai Koroma Former President Ernest Bai Koroma returned to Sierra Leone following roughly two years in Nigeria. Facilitated by regional diplomatic engagements through ECOWAS and the Nigerian government, Koroma’s return has been framed around commitments to national unity, political reconciliation, and peacebuilding.
www.thesierraleonetelegraph.comNational Census Preparations and Funding Scrutiny Public discussions continue around the logistics and budget requirements for the upcoming National Population and Housing Census. The administration outlined resource mobilization needs, drawing scrutiny from civic organizations and opposition figures regarding overall costs and transparency in execution.
Regional Investment Summit Engagements The government has intensified outreach for the upcoming West Africa Integration and Investment Summit (WAIIS). Sierra Leonean diplomatic and trade delegations held meetings with international business councils, regional leaders, and private sector representatives to secure cross-border infrastructure and energy investments.
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Healthcare Infrastructure: The Ministry of Health launched nationwide sanitation and facility upgrades, alongside ongoing talks with partner agencies to expand emergency medical and ambulance response networks.
NewsNowUrban Climate Resilience: Local municipal authorities in Freetown advanced initiatives targeting climate adaptation, including community-level waste-to-energy and biodigester installations to mitigate perennial flooding risks.
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