The Sierra Leone Telegraph

Bloom Bank Africa Sierra Leone appoints Oluwole Shodiyan as new managing director/chief executive officer

June 19, 2025 0

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 19 June 2025: The Board of Directors of Bloom Bank Africa Sierra Leone Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Oluwole Shodiyan as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the bank, effective June 12, 2025. He takes over from Mr. Ndubuisi Ejiofor. [Read More]

Two new World Bank reports offer roadmap for Sierra Leone’s sustainable growth

June 19, 2025 0

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 19 June 2025: The World Bank early this week launched the Sierra Leone Country Economic Memorandum (CEM) and the Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR), two core analytical reports that provide essential insights into the country’s economic and climate challenges, offering strategic pathways for sustainable growth and [Read More]

Hilton to triple its presence in Africa to more than 160 hotels

June 19, 2025 0

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 19 June 2025: Coinciding with Future Hospitality Summit Africa 2025, Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced plans to almost triple its presence in Africa to more than 160 hotels trading in the coming years. Across its portfolio of market-leading brands, Hilton expects to open more than 100 hotels [Read More]

Marriott International announces to add more than 50 properties and over 9,000 rooms to its Africa portfolio by end of 2027

June 19, 2025 0

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 19 June 2025: From the Future Hospitality Summit Africa in Cape Town, South Africa, Marriott International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAR) yesterday announced plans to expand its operations in Africa with the anticipated addition of over 50 properties and more than 9,000 rooms by the end of 2027. The [Read More]

Bloom Bank Africa Sierra Leone appoints Oluwole Shodiyan as new managing director/chief executive officer

June 19, 2025 0

Two new World Bank reports offer roadmap for Sierra Leone’s sustainable growth

June 19, 2025 0

Hilton to triple its presence in Africa to more than 160 hotels

June 19, 2025 0

Marriott International announces to add more than 50 properties and over 9,000 rooms to its Africa portfolio by end of 2027

June 19, 2025 0

ECOWAS spearheads West Africa regional peace, security and economic integration with €105 million from EU, Germany, and Spain

June 19, 2025 0

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 19 June 2025: The Economic Community for West African States (ECOWAS), the European Union (EU), Germany, and Spain, in collaboration with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH (GIZ), Expertise France, the Agencia Española de Cooperación Internacional para el Desarrollo (AECID), the Fundación para la Internacionalización de [Read More]

Mayor Aki-Sawyerr meets United Nations Electoral Needs Assessment Mission

June 19, 2025 0

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 19 June 2025: Freetown’s Mayor – Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr yesterday held a meeting with members of the United Nations Electoral Needs Assessment Mission, in the country’s capital Freetown. Speaking after the meeting, Aki-Sawyerr said: “I welcomed the opportunity to meet with the United Nations Electoral Needs Assessment Mission [Read More]

CityBlue Hotels opens its first beach property in Kenya

June 19, 2025 0

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 19 June 2025: CityBlue Hotels, Africa’s fastest-growing local hotel chain, today announced the unveiling of Kilua Residences by CityBlue in Mombasa, Kenya. This significant milestone marks CityBlue Hotels’ second property in the vibrant coastal city, further solidifying its commitment to expanding its footprint in key East African [Read More]

African Development Bank and Google explore Africa’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) future

June 19, 2025 0

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 19 June 2025: Discussions at a side event held during the African Development Bank Group’s 2025 Annual Meeting unpacked the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a powerful tool to advance inclusive and sustainable development across the African continent. Held under the theme: “The AI Revolution: How [Read More]

Tanzania’s President Suluhu Hassan names 112-kilometer iconic highway after outgoing President of AfD Bank – Adesina

June 19, 2025 0

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 19 June 2025: The Government of Tanzania, last week honoured the outgoing President of the African Development Bank Group Dr Akinwumi Adesina describing him as “a visionary leader, a tireless son of Africa who has dedicated his life to transform the narrative of the continent.” President Samia [Read More]

Green Energy International exports first crude oil from new onshore terminal in Nigeria

June 19, 2025 0

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 19 June 2025: Nigerian energy company Green Energy International (GEIL) has completed the development of the Otakikpo onshore terminal, situated in OML 11 near Port Harcourt. In June 2025, the company lifted its first crude cargo from the newly-constructed facility – the first indigenous onshore terminal constructed [Read More]

Remembering Dr Kadi Sesay: An academic, democracy advocate, and politician

June 16, 2025 1

Yusuf Bangura (Switzerland): Sierra Leone Telegraph: 16 June 2025: I’m very sad to learn about Kadi Sesay’s passing. She was not in good health after the massive stroke she suffered about ten years ago. The tribute that is in circulation (“Farewell to a Trailblazer—Dr. Kadi Sesay (1949-2025)”) accurately summarises her [Read More]

Dr Kadi Sesay – the politician and academic expected to become Sierra Leone’s first female President has died aged 76

June 16, 2025 0

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 16 June 2025: Tributes are pouring in from across Sierra Leone’s political and social divide, after the reported death yesterday of Dr Kadi Sesay, who is described as a feminist, scholar, politician, and pro-democracy advocate. Dr Kadi Sesay is reported by family sources to have passed away [Read More]

Rather than carve out new districts for short-term political gain, government should address the real and pressing challenges Sierra Leoneans face – Op ed

June 10, 2025 2

Basita Michael: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 10 June 2025: It is becoming increasingly difficult to avoid the conclusion that the APC and SLPP’s creation of new districts is less about development and more about manipulating electoral outcomes. This trend reflects deeper and more troubling realities, namely: • Both parties appear to [Read More]

Official electricity blackout across Freetown to start this week as government fails to pay Turkish electricity provider

June 10, 2025 0

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 10 June 2025: Speaking yesterday Monday in Nice, France, at the 2025 High-level UN Ocean Conference, President Bio deliberately oblivious to the emergency he left behind in Freetown, said that he joined global leaders to advocate for urgent action to protect the oceans and marine resources while [Read More]

Freetown set to be split in two: A bold move or a dangerous mistake? Op ed

June 9, 2025 1

Dr Doma: Siera Leone Telegraph: 9 June 2025: The government of Sierra Leone is reportedly preparing to divide the city of Freetown into two separate cities and from all indications, they are only waiting on the President’s signature to make it official. While some see this as a step toward [Read More]

U.S government travel visa restrictions on Sierra Leoneans come into force today

June 9, 2025 1

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 9 June 2025: “In accordance with the presidential proclamation, the U.S. Embassy has suspended issuance of tourist, business, student, and exchange visitor non-immigrant visas (categories B, F, M, and J) to nationals of Sierra Leone and can only issue immigrant visas for immediate family members of U.S. [Read More]

End of Trump-Musk bromance: In a war of egos the loser always wins

June 6, 2025 0

Abdulai Mansaray: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 06 June 2025: The fallout from the “bromance” between Trump and Elon Musk was just a matter of time before the final blowout. Recent reports about the implosion between the most powerful man and the richest man seems to be played out in the theatre [Read More]

A PARENT FOR ALL SEASONS (Weathering Family Challenges & Raising Champions) – new book by Sierra Leonean author, Avril Bunton-Williams

June 4, 2025 0

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 04 June 2025: Sierra Leonean-born creative entrepreneur, speaker, coach and podcast host, Avril Bunton-Williams, has released her inspiring debut book, A Parent for All Seasons — a deeply heartfelt and empowering guide for those raising children through life’s ever-changing seasons. Rooted in Christian values and enriched by [Read More]

Why responsible decentralisation in Sierra Leone must be rooted in planning, equity, and capacity

June 4, 2025 0

Sheriff Mahmud Ismail: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 04 June 2025: In times of economic difficulty, the true test of governance lies not in bold proclamations but in thoughtful action. When public servants await their salaries, when councils struggle to maintain basic services, and when families face rising costs of living, decisions [Read More]

African leaders stress need for homegrown solutions to meet economic challenges

June 4, 2025 0

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 04 June 2025: At the start of its Annual Meetings in Abidjan on 28th May in Côte d’Ivoire, the African Development Bank held a high-level Presidential Dialogue aimed at outlining the next phase of the continent’s development. The panel featured Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama, President Azali [Read More]

How the Bio government turned Sierra Leone’s international reputation into collateral damage

June 4, 2025 0

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 04 June 2025: According to the most recent findings by the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Sierra Leone has become a trans-shipment hub for cocaine and heroin, routed from South America and Asia to Europe and, to a lesser extent, the [Read More]

African Development Bank and Google explore Africa’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) future

June 19, 2025 0

Tanzania’s President Suluhu Hassan names 112-kilometer iconic highway after outgoing President of AfD Bank – Adesina

June 19, 2025 0

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