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Sierra Leone leads Ghana with the highest economic growth rate of 6.9%

Posted on March 27, 2013 at 02:21:15 PM AEDT

West Africa’s economy grew at a rate of 6.9% during the year 2012, an increase of over 5.9% in 2011, regional bloc ECOWAS announced March 1, 2013. Sierra Leone recorded the highest economic growth rate ahead of Ghana and other countries in the sub-region. Of the 15 ECOWAS countries, Sierra Leone recorded the highest economic...

$6 Billion Chinese Investment for Sierra Leone

Posted on March 27, 2013 at 02:20:37 PM AEDT

The Ministry of Mines and Mineral Resources on 10th May 2013 signed a Memorandum of Understanding with China Kingho Energy Group Co., Ltd on the development of mineral resources in Sierra Leone. With the Six Billion United States Dollars investments planned as contained in the MOU, the proposals contain plans for the construction of a...

Sierra Leone troops all set for Somalia PEACE mission

Posted on March 27, 2013 at 02:20:28 PM AEDT

After a long delay, Sierra Leone’s contingent to the African Union Somalia peacekeeping force (Amisom) AMISOM is set to depart for the country. President Ernest Bai Koroma was on hand Monday to bid farewell to the troops in their “historic expedition to Somalia”. Back in December 2010, the government had pledged to contribute an infantry...

In Sierra Leone, President Koroma Launches National Disaster Response Fund

Posted on March 27, 2013 at 02:20:04 PM AEDT

His Excellency President Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma on Wednesday 8th May 2013 officially launched the National Disaster Response Trust Fund at the Miatta Conference Hall in Freetown. President Koroma said disaster prevention, management and swift response is one of the many challenges faced by the global village of which Sierra Leone is part of. He...

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July 22, 2019 at 10:40:51 AM AEDT

Prioritise commercial agricultre – Sierra Leone President advises »

The President of Sierra Leone Julius Maada Bio has advised African countries to prioritise Commercial agriculture as an essential tool in the fight against poverty. Bio made the remarks during a guided tour of industries and farms in Nakaseke and Luweero Districts including the Kawumu presidential demonstration farm. For the full video, please visit https://www.ntv.co.ug/news/national/Prioritise-commercial-agricultre—Sierra-Leone-President/4522324-5180680-8sbj3rz/index.html

July 22, 2019 at 10:34:58 AM AEDT

West Africa gets a new currency – it’s called the ECO »

Starting next January 2020, countries within the West African sub-region will be able to use a single currency called the ECO. The new single currency was adopted by the ECOWAS Heads of State and Government last Saturday, in Nigeria’s capital Abuja, after decades of discussion towards achieving regional economic integration. Established in 1975, ECOWAS has...

July 22, 2019 at 10:29:36 AM AEDT

Chimps in Sierra Leone adapt to human-impacted habitats »

A new study of western chimpanzees in southwestern Sierra Leone finds they are adapting to survive in severely degraded habitat. But researchers say this doesn’t obviate the need to minimize the impacts of development such as roads and promote less-damaging approaches to farming by local people. Sierra Leone’s government says it is stepping up efforts...

January 7, 2019 at 11:31:51 AM AEDT

President Bio’s New Year Message »

Fellow citizens, Across our country we gather as family members, friends and neighbours to celebrate the end of one year and the beginning of another. As Sierra Leoneans, this moment gives us an opportunity not only to look back but also look ahead into a new year of hope and boundless opportunities. As a Nation,...