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Sierra Leone: $107m livestock project to boost production and reduce poverty among women, youth and disables

April 15, 2026

Sierra Leone has started a $107m Livestock and Livelihoods Development Project with the OPEC Fund for International Development, International Fund for Agricultural Development and Islamic Development Bank to boost livestock production, expand markets, improve access to finance, while empowering women, youth, and persons with disabilities across eleven districts in the country.

Pee Cee Holdings onion farm to produce over 40,000 tonnes per year – World Bank

November 17, 2025

A new World Bank report has highlighted a major breakthrough in Sierra Leone’s agricultural sector, with Pee Cee Holdings (PCH) onion farm project expected to yield enough onions to meet local consumption demand. PCH is well known for importing rice, flour, poultry, onions, and other goods. In recent years, the company has tried to reduce...

Orange Foundation, UBA partner to reduce maternal deaths in York village

A partnership between Orange Foundation and UBA Foundation has transformed the maternity ward at York community health centre, providing modern delivery equipment and oxygen support to improve maternal healthcare services and encourage more women to seek skilled birth attendance.

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

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.

Sierra Leone begins immigration crackdown June 1

A government task force will begin nationwide inspections on June 1 targeting foreign nationals living and working in Sierra Leone without valid residence and work permits. The move comes as authorities intensify enforcement of immigration laws following the end of a 90-day grace period.

EU Ambassador calls for swift extradition of Dutch cocaine trafficker Jos Leijdekkers

The European Union Ambassador to Sierra Leone has called for the urgent extradition of convicted Dutch drug trafficker Jos Leijdekkers, warning that the high-profile case is damaging Sierra Leone’s international reputation and raising concerns over the country’s commitment to combating transnational organised crime.

West Africa’s economy rebounds to $833 billion in 2026 after losing 35% of GDP in two years

While the region began to recover after 2024, the total GDP of $833 billion in 2026 remains slightly below the $860 billion 2020 level, resulting in a net decline of approximately 3.16% over the full seven-year period.

Orange Foundation, UBA partner to reduce maternal deaths in York village

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

Sierra Leone begins immigration crackdown June 1

EU Ambassador calls for swift extradition of Dutch cocaine trafficker Jos Leijdekkers

West Africa’s economy rebounds to $833 billion in 2026 after losing 35% of GDP in two years

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Orange Foundation, UBA partner to reduce maternal deaths in York village

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

Sierra Leone begins immigration crackdown June 1

EU Ambassador calls for swift extradition of Dutch cocaine trafficker Jos Leijdekkers

West Africa’s economy rebounds to $833 billion in 2026 after losing 35% of GDP in two years

From Idea to Impact: How OSVP transformed one innovator’s journey