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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...

Orange Money introduces Mastercard to boost digital payments in Sierra Leone

April 1, 2026

Orange Money has introduced a virtual Mastercard designed to connect mobile wallets to global payment networks, enabling users to make online purchases, access international subscriptions, and conduct cashless transactions without a traditional bank card. The innovation marks a major step in advancing financial inclusion and accelerating digital commerce in Sierra Leone’s growing mobile money ecosystem, with strong implications for SMEs, e-commerce, and cross-border payments.

Dr. Walton Ekundayo Gilpin, MD & CEO, RCBank

The story behind RCBank’s acquisition of UTB

December 15, 2025

Rokel Commercial Bank (RCBank) has firmly established itself as one of Sierra Leone’s most respected and trustworthy financial institutions. With a legacy spanning more than a century, the bank continues to lead the nation’s banking sector through innovation, stability, and a strong commitment to financial inclusion and national development. Founded in 1917 as Barclays Bank...

3 dead, hundreds displaced as severe flooding hits Freetown

Three members of the same family have died after torrential rains triggered a deadly wall collapse and widespread flooding across Freetown. Two children are reported missing.

Liberia: President Boakai fires top government, security officials linked to drug trafficking

Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has dismissed 12 senior security and government officials connected to cocaine trafficking cases and ordered prosecution of all those involved in recent cocaine seizures of over $300 million, signalling a strong political will to dismantle narcotics networks and restore public confidence in state institutions.

Dangote Refinery raises $2.5 billion in private equity placement

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals completed a landmark $2.5 billion private equity placement, attracting overwhelming investor interest and setting what is believed to be Africa's largest publicly disclosed primary equity private placement.

Parliament set to debate bill that seeks to amend electoral laws

Parliament is set to debate the Constitutional Amendment Bill that proposes sweeping reforms to Sierra Leone's electoral system. The bill introduces measures on the appointment of electoral commissioners, women's political participation, independent presidential candidates and proportional representation system, setting the stage for a crucial decision that could redefine the country's democratic and electoral landscape.

Fragility and the Politics of Prevention

In this thought-provoking op-ed, Sierra Leone's Vice President Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh calls for a shift from the politics of redistribution to the politics of prevention, urging greater investment in human capital, climate resilience, agriculture, and predictable financing to help countries break free from recurring cycles of fragility and build lasting resilience.

3 dead, hundreds displaced as severe flooding hits Freetown

Liberia: President Boakai fires top government, security officials linked to drug trafficking

Dangote Refinery raises $2.5 billion in private equity placement

Parliament set to debate bill that seeks to amend electoral laws

Fragility and the Politics of Prevention

Sierra Leone Will Change The Day We Change Our Mindset

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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

Orange Money introduces Mastercard to boost digital payments in Sierra Leone

The story behind RCBank’s acquisition of UTB

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3 dead, hundreds displaced as severe flooding hits Freetown

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