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Bank of Sierra Leone Raises Policy Rate to 17.25% as Inflation Hits 15.6%

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FREETOWN, — The Bank of Sierra Leone (BSL) has tightened monetary policy, raising its benchmark Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 25 basis points to 17.25 percent as it battles rising prices and a slowing economy. The decision was taken by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) at its quarterly meeting on September 24, 2026, chaired by [...]

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