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Orange Sierra Leone joins national push to tackle mobile fraud

August 21, 2026

Orange Sierra Leone joined regulators and industry players for a two-day stakeholders workshop to validate a national roadmap to combat mobile and digital fraud, a major step toward strengthening consumer protection and digital financial security.

MobiCare earns top innovation award for helping patients find medicines

August 7, 2026

A mobile app designed to help patients quickly locate life-saving medicines has emerged as the winner of the 2026 Orange Social Venture Prize (OSVP), beating seven other finalists selected from 138 entries nationwide. As Orange Sierra Leone celebrated seven years of investing in homegrown innovation, the competition showcased how young entrepreneurs are using technology to tackle healthcare, agriculture and other pressing development challenges.

From Port Loko to Bo, Orange CEO Takes the Listening Seat

August 1, 2026

Orange Sierra Leone CEO Aisha Touré has completed a five-day nationwide listening tour, engaging customers, traders, sales partners, local authorities and communities across several districts. The tour focused on service delivery, network experience, customer concerns, business opportunities and how the company can deepen its contribution to communities outside Freetown.

Orange Foundation donates digital school kits to primary school in York

Orange Foundation donates digital school kits to Rural Primary School in York village

July 6, 2026

Orange Foundation has donated digital learning kits to the Rural Education Community Primary School in York, expanding its digital school kit initiative which now benefits over 30,000 pupils across six districts in Sierra Leone.

Nigeria's central bank revokes licences of 46 microfinance banks

CBN revokes licences of 46 microfinance banks over regulatory breach

July 1, 2026

Nigeria's central bank has revoked the licences of 46 microfinance banks over regulatory violations, a move aimed at strengthening financial stability, protecting depositors, and restoring confidence in Africa's largest economy.

Sierratel restarts operations after years of turbulence

Sierratel resumes commercial operations, launches GSM service

July 1, 2026

Sierratel has officially relaunched commercial mobile services across Sierra Leone through a public-private partnership with Africell, offering nationwide GSM connectivity, bonus data packages, and a renewed focus on affordable digital services.

Orange and Action Aid partner to train PWDs in digital skills

Orange Foundation, ActionAid partner to provide digital training for disables

June 30, 2026

Orange Foundation and ActionAid have partnered to establish a digital inclusion training centre in Freetown that will equip 150 persons with disabilities (PWDs) with digital skills, assistive technologies and entrepreneurship training.

Afrimoney Chief Executive Officer Martison Obeng-Agyei speaking at a Freetown launch of the company’s prepaid visa card developed in partnership with Ecobank Sierra Leone

Afrimoney, Ecobank launch prepaid visa card to boost financial inclusion in Sierra Leone

May 29, 2026

Afrimoney and Ecobank Sierra Leone have launched a co-branded prepaid Visa card designed to connect mobile money users to the global financial system. The development is intended to accelerate financial inclusion, expand digital payments, and support Sierra Leone's transition toward a cash-light economy.

Orange unveils plan to drive digital inclusion across Africa and Middle East

April 23, 2026

Orange unveils a five-year strategy to expand digital inclusion, boost 4G/5G networks, grow mobile money services, invest in infrastructure, and empower youth across Africa and the Middle East.

Africell injects $2m to revive state-owned telecom Sierratel

April 21, 2026

The government has announced a major step toward revitalizing Sierra Leone’s moribund state-owned telecommunications company, Sierratel, through a strategic private sector partnership with Africell. Speaking at the government weekly press conference on Tuesday, the Minister of Communication, Technology and Innovation, Salima Monorma Bah, said a 10-year partnership agreement between Sierratel and Africell has been approved...

Auditor General charges new recruits to uphold integrity in service

Auditor-General Abdul Aziz has called on 35 newly recruited personnel to uphold integrity while serving the people, stating that professional excellence is not an option for public servants.

Liberia: Former vice president Jewel Howard-Taylor charged in drug trafficking probe

Liberian former vice president has been charged with drug trafficking, money laundering and other offences as authorities intensify a crackdown on a suspected transnational narcotics network. Justice Minister N. Oswald Tweh says no political office or connection will shield anyone involved in the criminal enterprise.

Orange Sierra Leone joins national push to tackle mobile fraud

Constitution Amendment Bill faces strong rejection after being passed without two-thirds majority

The bill is facing strong criticism from the opposition, religious leaders, civil society organisations and the Labour Congress over concerns that it was passed without meeting the constitutionally required two-thirds majority.

The Greatest Battle You’ll Ever Fight Is Against Your Own Emotions

Mastering your emotions may be the greatest battle you will ever fight—and win. In this thought-provoking piece, Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim Justice Ganawah explores how emotional discipline shapes our relationships, decisions, financial choices and ultimately our character. His message is simple but powerful: feelings deserve to be acknowledged, but they should never be allowed to take control of our lives.

Auditor General charges new recruits to uphold integrity in service

Liberia: Former vice president Jewel Howard-Taylor charged in drug trafficking probe

Orange Sierra Leone joins national push to tackle mobile fraud

Constitution Amendment Bill faces strong rejection after being passed without two-thirds majority

The Greatest Battle You’ll Ever Fight Is Against Your Own Emotions

Parliament passes Constitutional Amendment Bill amid dispute over two-thirds majority

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Orange Sierra Leone joins national push to tackle mobile fraud

From Port Loko to Bo, Orange CEO Takes the Listening Seat

Orange Foundation donates digital school kits to Rural Primary School in York village

CBN revokes licences of 46 microfinance banks over regulatory breach

Sierratel resumes commercial operations, launches GSM service

Orange Foundation, ActionAid partner to provide digital training for disables

Afrimoney, Ecobank launch prepaid visa card to boost financial inclusion in Sierra Leone

Orange unveils plan to drive digital inclusion across Africa and Middle East

Africell injects $2m to revive state-owned telecom Sierratel

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Auditor General charges new recruits to uphold integrity in service

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