Sierra Leone News News Sierra Leone » Economy: Evfarmer, an innovative agricultural finance company, announced its entry into the Sierra Leone market to expand its online business and support the country’s economic ...
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Evfarmer, a global leader in innovative agricultural finance, today announced its official entry into the Sierra Leonean market, marking a ...
News Sierra Leone » Economy: Empower Sierra Leone Foundation Expands International Economic Development Initiatives Across West Africa and the Caribbean
Los Angeles, CA, June 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Empower Sierra Leone Foundation announced the expansion of its international economic development initiatives through new workforce development, ...
News Sierra Leone » Economy: Sierra Leone Should Adopt Fiscal Consolidation Measures to Ensure a Sustainable Economic Environment
Sierra Leone's economy grew by 5.7% in 2023, exceeding expectations, driven by strong performance in the mining sector. However, growth is projected to slow to 4.3% in 2024 due to declining iron ore ...
News Sierra Leone » Economy: President Bio Commissions Sierra Leone Ocean Shipping Company
H.E President Julius Maada Bio on Monday, 19th October 2026, commissioned the Sierra Leone Ocean Shipping Company Limited (SLOSCO) at Queen Elizabeth II Quay in ...
News Sierra Leone » Economy: As sand becomes more valuable, Sierra Leone’s Mahera Coast grows more vulnerable
When the tide pulls away from the beach in the agricultural regions in Mahera in Lungi, about 27 kilometers (17 miles) across the sea from the country’s capital, Freetown, the digging commences. Young ...
News Sierra Leone » Economy: Sierra Leone readies to become big food exporter. But is it possible?
Through investment, Sierra Leone plans to build critical infrastructure to upscale its agricultural production to mitigate food insecurity and expand exports. Sierra Leone is taking on chunks of ...
News Sierra Leone » Economy: EU and Sierra Leone Deepen Strategic Partnership with the inauguration of EuroCham Sierra Leone and Advancement of the Global Gateway
Freetown, Sierra Leone – 9 June 2026 – The Government of Sierra Leone, the European Union and the European private sector reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening trade and investment relations ...
News Sierra Leone » Economy: Rapaport Press Release: Rapaport to Host Sixth Trade Mission to Sierra Leone to Support Ethical Trade and Sustainable Economic Development
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Rapaport Group has announced its next Trade Mission to Sierra Leone, reinforcing its commitment to ethical trade and sustainable economic development. Rapaport’s fourth ...
News Sierra Leone » Economy: The success of Ghana's booming agro-tech economy provides guidance for similar prosperity in Sierra Leone
The European Union (EU) is committed to supporting countries in their transition towards a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy. The Agro-tech initiative recently launched in Sierra ...