By Alvin Lansana Kargbo
Sierra Leone has once again demonstrated its firm commitment to integrity and good governance by maintaining an impressive performance in the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Scorecard. According to a press release issued by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Thursday, 13th November 2025, the country scored 71 percent (71%) in the “Control of Corruption” indicator, marking its eighth consecutive year of excellence since 2018.
The latest MCC Scorecard, which was released on Wednesday, 12th November 2025, introduced a new “Government Accountability” indicator. Sierra Leone also excelled in this area, securing an outstanding 84 percent (84%); a testament to the nation’s consistent progress in strengthening transparency and institutional accountability.
A complementary press release from the Sierra Leone Compact Development Unit dated 12th November 2025 confirmed that “Sierra Leone’s $480 million Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Compact remains firmly on track as the FY2026 Scorecard introduces new indicators and benchmarks to reflect evolving U.S. Government priorities.”
Commenting on the country’s stellar performance, ACC Commissioner Francis Ben Kaifala Esq. expressed immense satisfaction with Sierra Leone’s continued success:
“From a failed score of 49 percent in 2017, it is truly heartening and satisfying to see that the MCC Scorecard continues to reflect the outstanding work we have been doing for the past eight years to combat corruption. His Excellency, President Brigadier (Rtd.) Dr. Julius Maada Bio is the pioneer of these gains and I remain inspired by his strong Presidential Will in leading this national anti-corruption campaign. Our pledge is to continue working hard to instill integrity, accountability and transparency in the governance architecture of Sierra Leone, ensuring that the corrupt are held accountable.”
Regionally, Sierra Leone’s performance stands out within the Mano River Union and beyond. The country outperformed Guinea (53%) and Liberia (56%), as well as regional peers such as Nigeria (64%) and Kenya (42%) further solidifying its reputation as a leader in anti-corruption reforms in Africa.
The ACC reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining this trajectory of integrity and transparency, assuring citizens that it will remain resolute in its mission to combat corruption and uphold the public trust.
