Economy & Business

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

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]

Economy & Business

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

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]

Economy & Business

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

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]

Economy & Business

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

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]