Economy & Business

Africa Energy Bank gains momentum with capital contributions from Nigeria, Angola and Ghana

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 02 April 2025: In a significant development for Africa’s energy sector, Nigeria, Angola and Ghana have fulfilled their capital commitments toward establishing the Africa Energy Bank (AEB). This milestone represents 44% of the minimum required funding from African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO) members to initiate the bank’s [Read More]

Economy & Business

ECA to mobilize Ethiopian, Ghanaian, Kenyan and Zimbabwean cities to join Quality of Life Initiative

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 27 March 2025: This year, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) is set to mobilize stakeholders in Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, and Zimbabwe to improve urban living conditions through UN-Habitat’s Quality of Life Initiative. As African cities grow rapidly, ensuring that urbanization leads to better living [Read More]

Economy & Business

Liberia launches E-Visa on arrival

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 25 March 2025: In a significant step towards modernizing its tourism sector, Liberia has unveiled its new electronic Visa on Arrival (e-Visa) system, effective March 11, 2025. This digital initiative, spearheaded by the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS), promises to simplify and expedite the visa application process for [Read More]