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Mike Johnson crowned national Esports champion

September 10, 2026

Mike Dudley Johnson has emerged as the 2026 Africell Sierra Leone national Esports gaming champion after defeating Samuel Jobe in the national final. Johnson, Jobe and James Sawyer will represent Sierra Leone in Angola.

Young Innovators Showcase Creativity at Orange Foundation Next Gen Camp

August 31, 2026

From coding games and building websites to designing rainwater filters and self-watering flower vases, children from 7-15 years showcased their digital creativity and problem-solving skills at the Orange Foundation’s Next Gen Summer Camp in Freetown.

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

May 15, 2026

Edward Kamara, 2025 Orange Social Venture Prize winner, shares how his startup MiBuks was transformed by that singular opportunity and calls on young Sierra Leonean innovators to apply for the 2026 edition.

Tech queen Richlyn Turay urges young women to seize OSVP 2026

May 12, 2026

Crowned Tech Queen of OSVP 2025, Richlyn Turay shares how she transformed an idea into a digital education platform called Smart College, encouraging young Sierra Leonean women to take their chances in this year’s Orange Social Venture Prize competition, assuring them of mentorship, funding, and innovation support.

Digital Innovation Expands Opportunities as Sierra Leone’s Tech Ecosystem Grows

April 21, 2026

Sierra Leone’s technology sector is experiencing rapid growth, driven by innovation and increased investment in digital infrastructure. Startups and tech entrepreneurs are developing solutions that address local challenges and create new economic opportunities. The rise of mobile technology has played a significant role in this transformation. Digital payment systems, online marketplaces, and mobile applications are...

Africell introduces SIM-based child online protection service Kidzonet

January 8, 2026

Africell Sierra Leone on Wednesday launched Kidzonet, a SIM-based child online protection service designed to help children access the internet safely while limiting exposure to harmful and age-inappropriate content. Kidzonet operates directly at the SIM level, requiring no mobile applications or complex device configurations. Parents and guardians can activate the service easily, ensuring protection across...

Amnesty accuses Russia of trafficking foreign nationals to fight in Ukraine

Amnesty International has accused Russia of trafficking foreign nationals into its armed forces, using deception, coercion and false job offers targeting vulnerable people low-income countries.

Sierra Leone’s 2026 census faces $11.5m funding gap

President Julius Maada Bio has called for an urgent financing and disbursement plan to close an $11.5m funding gap for Sierra Leone’s upcoming census in December.

Mike Johnson crowned national Esports champion

President Bio, Ernest Koroma renew calls for peace and national unity

Ex-president Ernest Bai Koroma has returned home after more than two years in Nigeria, following the withdrawal of treason charges linked to the November 2023 attempted coup. His return was marked by a meeting with President Julius Maada Bio at State House, as both leaders renewed calls for peace, reconciliation and national cohesion.

Former ECOWAS speaker requests probe into alleged visa fraud

Foreign Affairs Ministry is investigating allegations of visa fraud following the U.S. Embassy’s denial of a visa to former ECOWAS speaker over concerns linked to a former executive assistant who travelled to the U.S. but failed to return.

Amnesty accuses Russia of trafficking foreign nationals to fight in Ukraine

Sierra Leone’s 2026 census faces $11.5m funding gap

Mike Johnson crowned national Esports champion

President Bio, Ernest Koroma renew calls for peace and national unity

Former ECOWAS speaker requests probe into alleged visa fraud

Young Innovators Showcase Creativity at Orange Foundation Next Gen Camp

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Amnesty accuses Russia of trafficking foreign nationals to fight in Ukraine

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