Economy & Business

Boosting trade in the world’s Least Developed Countries – The power of technology

Deodat Maharaj: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 22 August 2025: Artificial intelligence and the use of frontier technologies are already transforming trade and boosting prosperity, particularly for developed, and some developing countries. This ranges from digital exchange of documents, the digitalisation of trade processes and leveraging online platforms to fast-track cross-border trade. [Read More]

Economy & Business

UN Climate Adaptation Expo in Zambia concludes with urgent call for more finance to save lives and economies

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 20 August 2025: The largest annual climate adaptation event has concluded in Lusaka, Zambia, with an urgent call for scaled up investment to save lives, lift living standards and boost economic growth. NAP Expo 2025 focused on strengthening countries’ capacity to advance National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) ahead [Read More]

Education and Health

Madagascar shows commitment to improving cancer care, with focus on women’s health

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 20 August 2025: An international review has found that Madagascar has laid strong foundations for cancer control, expanding cervical cancer services, maintaining a health workforce and ensuring collaboration between health and radiation safety authorities. The joint imPACT review by the IAEA, World Health Organization (WHO) and International [Read More]