The Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah, announced that Sierra Leone continues to record encouraging progress across key economic and human development indicators, reflecting the Government’s ongoing commitment to building a resilient economy and improving the quality of life for its citizens.
He noted that the country’s development trajectory remains highly positive despite challenging global economic headwinds, with recent data demonstrating tangible improvements across several critical sectors.
The Minister disclosed that domestic inflation stands at 12.9% as of May 2026, while Sierra Leone’s economy is projected to grow by 5.5% this year, a rate that outperforms the continental average. He further revealed that the country’s public debt-to-GDP ratio has reduced significantly from 79 percent to 65 percent, underscoring the Government’s prudent fiscal management and commitment to macroeconomic stability.
Highlighting major gains in the social sector, Minister Bah stated that the Government has recorded steady improvements in reducing food insecurity from 28 percent down to 13 percent. Additional social achievements include lowering maternal mortality rates, increasing literacy and school enrollment, and raising overall life expectancy by ten years. He emphasized that these milestones reflect sustained investments under President Dr. Julius Maada Bio’s Human Capital Development Agenda.
While acknowledging that global fuel price increases continue to exert pressure on domestic inflation, the Minister emphasized that the Government has successfully maintained uninterrupted fuel supplies and ensured relative price stability. He also commended the resilience of the Leone, noting that the exchange rate has remained relatively stable over the past three years.
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