By: Mohamed J. Bangura
Sierra Leone has recorded a 66 percent score in the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) FY2027 Country Scorecard, marking its ninth consecutive year of passing the Control of Corruption indicator.
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) announced the achievement in a press release dated 9 November 2026, describing the latest performance as evidence of sustained national efforts to promote integrity, strengthen accountability and combat corruption.
The latest scorecard, released on 6 November 2026, shows that Sierra Leone has consistently passed the MCC’s Control of Corruption indicator every year since 2018, recording an average score of 75 percent over the nine-year period.
According to the ACC, this represents a significant improvement in the country’s historical performance. Between 2004 and 2017, Sierra Leone passed the indicator only five times in 14 years, recording 49 percent in 2017.
The Commission attributed the sustained performance to national efforts aimed at promoting transparency, strengthening public institutions and improving accountability in governance.
Reacting to the results, ACC Commissioner Francis Ben Kaifala described the achievement as a significant national milestone, highlighting the country’s progress from its 49 percent score in 2017 to its current performance.
“It is truly gratifying that Sierra Leone has maintained nine consecutive years of passing the MCC Control of Corruption Indicator. From a failing score of 49 percent in 2017 to our current performance, this is a remarkable national achievement,” Commissioner Kaifala said.
He also commended President Julius Maada Bio for what he described as strong political will and commitment to the national anti-corruption agenda.
“The President, His Excellency, Brigadier (Rtd.) Dr. Julius Maada Bio deserves commendation for his strong political will and commitment to the national anti-corruption agenda,” he stated.
Commissioner Kaifala further assured the public that the ACC would continue to consolidate the gains through stronger enforcement, corruption prevention initiatives, public education and institutional accountability.
In the latest MCC assessment, Sierra Leone’s 66 percent score placed it ahead of several other African countries, including Kenya, which scored 64 percent; Liberia, 55 percent; Guinea, 48 percent; Nigeria, 45 percent; Uganda, 39 percent; and Cameroon, 36 percent.
The results highlight Sierra Leone’s performance in the MCC’s assessment of efforts to control corruption and promote accountability in public institutions.
The ACC reaffirmed its commitment to intensifying the prevention, investigation and prosecution of corruption, while promoting integrity and ensuring that public resources are protected for the benefit of all Sierra Leoneans.
The Commission also called for sustained national commitment and collective action in the fight against corruption, stressing the importance of protecting the country’s development gains.