Economic

African Leaders Unveil Bold Transformation Agenda Backed by Powerful New Coalition

In a historic show of unity, 19 African Heads of State assembled at a major summit committed to focusing development aspirations across the continent. This ambitious agenda, aiming to dramatically improve lives and create new opportunities, positions the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) as a cornerstone for success. Beyond pronouncements, the summit witnessed the […]

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Sierra Leone: New Laws Give Farmers Power To Protect Lands

In towns like Tonka, farmers seek advice from paralegals and human rights organizations to take advantage of legislation that can protect them from large corporations Aminata Bangura balances a banana tree on her head as she carefully descends a steep, slippery slope. Barefoot, she looks for firm ground in the mud. All around her are

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Leone Rock Metal Group and Arise IIP to Compromise Over Railway Management

Efforts are being made by a team of Government Ministers to engage the managements of Leone Rock Metal Group LTD, formerly Kingho, and Arise IIP with a proposal that will lead to a compromise in favour of both companies regarding the management of the railway and port facilities. The companies, like any other investor seeking

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Sierra Leone: Orange, GIZ Inaugurate 14th Orange Digital Center in Africa, Middle East

Orange and the German Development Cooperation on Friday 10 February 2023 inaugurated the 14th “Orange Digital Center (ODC)”, in Sierra Leone, a digital ecosystem entirely dedicated to the development of digital skills and innovation. Government and regulatory authorities attended the inauguration in the country, among them the German Ambassador, members of the board of Orange Sierra

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ARISE IIP Agreement Revolutionizes Salone Mining, Industrial Development

By Ophaniel Gooding The signing of the Pepel Port and Pepel-Tonkolili Railway Development, Expansion, and Management Lease Agreement between the Sierra Leonean government and ARISE Integrated Industrial Platform Ltd (ARISE IIP) has generated significant interest and controversy. The agreement, which is worth US$476 million, aims to provide services to mining companies and other investors and

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