Latest news in Sierra Leone? September 27th, 2026

Here are the key developments and headlines in Sierra Leone around late September 2026:

• United Nations General Assembly & International Diplomacy: Sierra Leonean officials and President Julius Maada Bio have been actively engaged at the UN in New York. The delegation lobbied support for Professor Charles Jalloh’s candidacy for the International Court of Justice (ICJ), advocated for international financial architecture reforms and debt relief at the Group of 77 and China ministerial meeting, and reiterated commitments toward ending child marriage and prioritizing global development funding over conflict expenditures.

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• Constitutional Amendment Review: Domestic politics remains centered on constitutional reform. President Bio recently referred the controversial Constitutional (Amendment) Bill to the Supreme Court for judicial interpretation regarding the required parliamentary majority thresholds, aiming to break an ongoing legislative impasse between the ruling SLPP and opposition lawmakers.

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• National Census Preparations: Discussions and political debate continue over the timeline and budgetary requirements for the nationwide Population and Housing Census slated for late 2026.

• National Cohesion: Political observers and civil society continue to monitor peacebuilding efforts following the return of former President Ernest Bai Koroma to Sierra Leone earlier in the month, which brought renewed calls for political dialogue and reconciliation across party lines.

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