Category: Business & Finance

Freetown, 2nd February 2026- Sierra Leone’s diamond industry has entered a period of sharp contraction, with exports and revenues plummeting to historic lows. By 2025, official figures show exports had fallen from approximately 570,000 carats to just 121,000 carats  a staggering reduction of more than 300%.

Freetown, 2nd February 2026- Sierra Leone has received only USD 1 million in toll revenues over the past nine years, despite an estimated USD 172 million being generated during the same period, according to a new report by the Institute for Governance Reform (IGR).

Freetown, 26th January 2026- Sierra Leone’s financial system continues to demonstrate resilience and stability amid global and domestic economic headwinds. A combination of disciplined fiscal management, tight monetary policy, and a robust banking sector has helped ease inflation and improve macroeconomic indicators. These developments are creating fertile ground for investors and businesses seeking opportunities in one of West Africa’s most promising emerging markets.

Freetown, 23rd January, 2026 – Sierra Leone has taken a major step forward in its partnership with the United States following the inaugural meeting of the Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) Board of Directors, chaired by Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh.

Davos, Switzerland, 21st January, 2026- Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio has urged African leaders to shift their mindsets and take bold steps to remove the obstacles hindering trade across the continent.