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IMF funding and economic hardship intensify in Sierra Leone ahead of elections

The IMF reportedly withdrew funding after allegations of public-fund misappropriation, then disbursed $20.7 million to Sierra Leone as economic hardship worsened ahead of elections.

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Funding uncertainty could worsen fiscal and economic pressure on households and the government.

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  1. IMF disburses $20.7 million to Sierra Leone ahead of elections as economic hardship worsens ↗thesierraleonetelegraph.com · Recorded source date: Aug 25, 2026, 1:31 AM UTC
  2. Sierra Leone ruling APC guilty of misappropriating public funds – IMF withdraws funding ↗thesierraleonetelegraph.com · Recorded source date: Aug 25, 2026, 1:31 AM UTC

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