If they act now, AI could help them achieve in a decade what might have taken a century WASHINGTON, August 4, 2026—Artificial intelligence (AI) could allow developing countries to do in a decade what might otherwise take a century—provided that governments act swiftly to close the gaps in power, connectivity, skills, and institutional quality that...Read More

By Marian Magdalene Bangura, MIOCE  Sierra Leone and Gabon have taken steps to deepen bilateral cooperation and establish a more structured partnership following high-level discussions between President Dr. Julius Maada Bio and his Gabonese counterpart, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, at State House in Freetown on Monday, 3rd August, 2026. The engagement, held during President...Read More

By Sallieu S, Kanu Bo City, August 2, 2026: Sierra Leone’s Parliamentary Committee on Communications has urged Orange Sierra Leone to accelerate infrastructure upgrades and improve service delivery following a nationwide oversight tour that uncovered widespread network failures, safety hazards, and poor community engagement. Chaired by Hon. Boston Munda, the Committee inspected sites from Newton...Read More

The Government of Sierra Leone, through the Directorate of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) and the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Country Planning, has partnered with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Aero Toyota Japan to develop a high-resolution National Base Map aimed at improving planning and infrastructure development across the country. The National...Read More

Freetown, August 3, 2026: The Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs has officially received UNICEF’s new Country Representative, Ms. Mariko Kagoshima, during a courtesy visit aimed at strengthening collaboration between the Ministry and the UN agency. In her remarks, the Minister reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to advancing child rights, welfare, and protection across Sierra Leone....Read More

By Alusine Sesay Freetown, August 4, 2026 — Sierra Leone and Gabon have concluded a three‑day State Visit with a landmark agreement to transform their longstanding friendship into a structured partnership, setting the stage for deeper cooperation across governance, trade, and sustainable development. President Julius Maada Bio formally welcomed Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema...Read More