Economy & Business

African Union Commission reaffirms Africa’s commitment to a bold and equal partnership with the US

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 24 June 2025: Speaking at the USA Africa Summit 2025 in Luanda, AU Commission Chairperson – Mahmoud Ali Youssouf reaffirmed Africa’s commitment to a bold and equal partnership with the United States, stating, “We’re not seeking aid, but building co-created solutions.” He noted that with 1.3 billion [Read More]

Economy & Business

West Africa must break trade barriers to unlock $500bn regional potential – says WTO chief Okonjo-Iweala

Nosakhale Akhimien (Channels TV): Sierra Leone Telegraph: 23 June 2025: The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has urged West African leaders to dismantle trade barriers, reduce costs, and think regionally to unlock the subregion’s $500 billion economic potential and secure prosperity for its young and growing [Read More]

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]