Economy & Business

Is Africa at the table or on the menu?

John Baimba Sesay: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 28 July 2025: One can choose to keep old friends while still being intentional about making new ones. This reflects China’s approach to its relationship with the African continent, maintaining traditional partnerships while forging new, strategic alliances. The emergence of this Asian giant as [Read More]

Economy & Business

Equatorial Guinea’s economy grew by an estimated 0.9% in 2024 compared to 5.1% in 2023 – says World Bank

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 23 July 2025: The World Bank issued today the 2025 Equatorial Guinea Economic Update which analyses the country’s recent economic developments and outlook and highlights the importance of a comprehensive accounting of wealth and the role of human, physical, and natural capital in shaping sustainable growth and [Read More]

Economy & Business

U.S. International Development Finance Corporation strengthens US-Africa critical mineral ties

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 23 July 2025: The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) approved two new investments for critical minerals projects in sub-Saharan Africa this month. The funding aims to accelerate economic development across the region while reinforcing US supply chains for minerals essential to the country’s defense, energy, security [Read More]