Sierra Leone
The UAE’s ascendancy in Africa
The UAE invested $110bn into Africa over four years with initiatives spanning ports and logistics, renewable energy, digital infrastructure and financial services, to become among the continent’s most consequential economic partners.
US freezes immigrant visa processing for 75 countries including Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan
US State Department pauses immigrant visa processing for 75 countries from January 21 over public benefits concerns, with indefinite suspension pending reassessment of screening procedures.
UK-based energy think tank Ember reports record growth in solar panel imports across Africa
Imports of solar panels from China into Africa have surged dramatically over the past year, pointing to the start of a transformation in how the continent generates electricity.
Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline project advances towards construction phase
The $25bn Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline (NMGP) project is nearing the start of its construction phase. The 6,000-kilometre infrastructure initiative has gained momentum following high-level meetings in Rabat in July.
Sierra Leone to launch first 5G network powered by renewable energy
Sierra Leone would be among the first countries in Africa to implement 5G technology at scale using renewable energy sources. Broadband penetration in the country is now at just 20.7%.