Senior Correspondent - Francess Fatmata Baio

-Sierra Leone and Germany have concluded two days of government consultations, reaffirming their commitment to stronger development coordination, improved project implementation and sustainable investment. The closing session, held on 9 October 2026 at the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development (MoPED) conference room in Freetown, brought together Planning and Economic Development Minister Kenyeh Barlay, Acting Development Secretary Usman Cherry Conteh, representatives of the German...

Sierra Leone's planning ministry, MoPED, and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) have discussed development priorities, project preparation and financing opportunities, and strengthening development cooperation. The discussions took place at the MoPED Conference Room in Freetown during a courtesy call by an IsDB delegation led by the Bank's Country Manager, Kokhorjon Aminov, as part of the Country Programming and Portfolio Review Mission to Sierra Leone. The engagement forms part of...

MoPED has launched its South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTrC) Strategic Plan 2026–2030, seeking stronger partnerships, resource mobilisation, knowledge sharing and measurable development results. The Ministry of Planning and Economic Development (MoPED) unveiled the plan at the New Brookfields Hotel, Freetown, under the theme "From the Freetown Declaration to Delivery." Planning and Economic Development Minister Kenyeh Barlay led the launch. The ceremony drew Minister of Public...