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: 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 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: Digital Economy: Nigeria, Sierra Leone sign MoUs to strengthen bilateral cooperation
The Nigerian government through the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, has signed Memoranda of Understanding, MoUs with the government of Sierra Leone to strengthen bilateral ...
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 ...
News Sierra Leone » Economy: Sierra Leone’s women farmers use a custom called bora to access land – but it’s making them more vulnerable
Women are vital to food production in Sierra Leone. golero/Getty Images Bora – a type of thank you gift – is a Sierra Leonean custom of respect that is often used in relation to land. For instance, ...