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At the just-concluded Civic Day Series in the United States of America on the 30th September 2025, Minister of Finance, Sheku Fantamadi Bangura presented a robust assessment of the nation's economy, highlighting a dramatic drop in inflation and stable relations with development partners.
Minister Fantamadi Bangura reassured Sierra Leoneans in the diaspora that the economy is on a strong footing, citing specific data to underscore the turnaround.

Minister Bangura highlighted the successful efforts to control inflation, which has seen a remarkable decline from 54% in 2023 to 5.8% in August 2025. This figure is corroborated by Statistics Sierra Leone's Monthly Consumer Price Index, which lists the inflation rate for August 2025 at 5.85%. This achievement is part of a broader trend, as the country's inflation rate had already been reduced to 13.8% by December 2024, thanks to tighter monetary policy and a stable exchange rate.

The drop in inflation has had a direct impact on the cost of living. The minister reported reduced prices for key commodities such as rice, fuel, and flour, attributing this progress to increased market competition. Furthermore, he emphasised that the country has maintained a stable exchange rate for over two years, providing predictability for businesses and consumers alike.

Assuring Sierra Leonean diasporans in the US, Minister Bangura reaffirmed the government's cordial relations with major development partners, confirming that programs with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank, the European Union and other development partners remain on track.

The audience was left satisfied with the progress reported thus far and expressed commitment to come back home to invest and support Sierra Leone's economic growth.
Credit: Zacharia Jalloh, Ministry of Information and Civic Education