Economy & Business

Amid global shipping volatility, Milano by Danube to unveil “Global Direct” model for African partners

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 23 April 2026: As shipping disruption continues to pressure delivery timelines, freight costs and supply continuity, Milano by Danube will unveil its Global Direct model at this year’s Canton Fair. Designed to reduce reliance on disrupted transit routes, the new fulfilment approach is aimed at supporting Milano [Read More]

Economy & Business

Kenya and France pave the way for future-oriented partnerships for innovation and growth ahead of the Africa Forward Summit 2026

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 23 April 2026: Kenya and France have signalled a new wave of high-impact strategic partnerships across Africa, as preparations intensify for the Africa Forward Summit (AFS) 2026, following a high-level engagement with the Kenya Editors Guild. In a decisive shift from dialogue to delivery, the Summit is [Read More]

Economy & Business

ECOWAS Commission President meets with the African Union Commission’s Commissioner for Infrastructure

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 23 March 2026: The visit paid on Wednesday 18 March 2026 in Abuja, Nigeria, by the Commissioner for Infrastructure, Energy and Digitalisation of the African Union Commission, Ms Lerato Mataboge, to the President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, Dr Omar Alieu Touray, [Read More]

Economy & Business

The Africa Report unveils the 2026 ranking of the Top 500 African companies, marked by a historic performance

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 09 March 2026: The Africa Report publishes the 27th edition of its exclusive ranking of the 500 largest African companies (excluding the financial sector). This new edition highlights a historic performance: never before has the combined revenue of Africa’s leading companies reached such a level. With $782.8 [Read More]

Economy & Business

UNDP and Japan launch new initiatives to strengthen peace and human security in Kailahun 

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 28 February 2026: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Government of Japan and the Government of Sierra Leone, on Thursday officially launched two strategic initiatives aimed at reinforcing peace and human security in border communities in Kailahun District, while strengthening trade and investment [Read More]