Latest news in Sierra Leone? September 25th, 2026

Here are the primary news developments in Sierra Leone around September 25, 2026:

• Fuel Subsidies and Price Stability: The Ministry of Information and Civic Education confirmed adequate national petroleum reserves, announcing that pump prices remain fixed at NLe 40.00 per liter for petrol and NLe 45.00 per liter for diesel. The government confirmed it is absorbing costs through subsidies to insulate consumers and maintain public transport fares.

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• United Nations General Assembly Engagements: President Julius Maada Bio addressed the UN General Assembly in New York, calling on the international community to redirect global expenditures away from warfare and toward sustainable development and peacebuilding. On the sidelines of UNGA, First Lady Fatima Bio secured international backing and introduced further national commitments aimed at ending child marriage and promoting digital inclusion across Africa.

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• Political Developments and Reconciliation: Public and political discussions continue following the return of former President Ernest Bai Koroma to Sierra Leone from Nigeria. Concurrently, national attention remains focused on legal and electoral governance after President Bio referred the Constitutional Amendment Bill to the Supreme Court for judicial review.

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• Economic and Fiscal Budget Hearings: The government has commenced FY2027 national budget hearings across various ministries, departments, and agencies, with key discussions focusing on revenue generation, public sector wage management, and structural development funding.