Economy & Business

Air Sierra Leone in big trouble as passenger carrier Ascend Airways goes into liquidation

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 30 April 2026: “Air Sierra Leone sincerely regrets to inform our valued customers that our aircraft provider for the London-Freetown and London-Banjul routes, Ascend Airways, has entered bankruptcy and liquidation proceedings, resulting in the immediate cessation of its operations. This unforeseen development has had a significant impact [Read More]

Economy & Business

KfW Development Bank becomes an ATIDI shareholder, enhances German investment opportunities in Africa

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 29 April 2026: The German development bank KfW acting on behalf of and for the account of the Federal Republic of Germany has become the latest shareholder in the African Trade and Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI). KfW becomes the 13th Institutional shareholder in Africa’s premier development insurer, [Read More]