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14/04/2026

11/04/2026

Call for Vendors: Join the Sierra Leone Diaspora Investment Conference 🇸🇱🇬🇧🇪🇺

The Sierra Leone Diaspora Investment Conference is the premier annual gathering connecting investors, visionary entrepreneurs, and business leaders across the United Kingdom and Europe.

We are officially inviting vendors and SMEs to showcase their products, services, and success stories to an influential audience. With over 300 attendees expected from the UK, Europe, Sierra Leone, and across the globe, this is your platform to scale.

🛍️ Early Bird Vendor Package — £500

Perfect for boutiques, artisans, and emerging service providers.

Register early to secure your spot at a discounted rate and gain direct access to our delegate base.
Vendor Showcase Access: A dedicated table within the SME showcase to sell or market your goods.
Conference Entry: Includes general admission and lunch catered by the Intercontinental Hotel Park Lane.
Direct Engagement: Face-to-face networking with over 300 potential clients and partners.

📅 Date: June 19–20 📍 Venue: Intercontinental Hotel Park Lane, London

Secure your space now and put your business on the map!

11/04/2026

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09/04/2026

Ziada Sesay, A Teenager From Sierra Leone, Crowned Teen Miss Africa 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya

Sierra Leone teenager Ziada Sesay has been crowned Teen Miss Africa 2026, in Nairobi, Kenya, becoming the first Sierra Leonean teenage girl to win the title since the pageant’s inception in 2019.

Sesay emerged as the winner of the competition after securing a total of 13,360 votes online and the most votes from the judges, outperforming contestants from across Africa, including Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, Lesotho, Botswana, Zambia, South Sudan, Rwanda, and Zimbabwe.

The competition was held at the Argyle Grand Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya.

The Teen Miss Africa pageant is a continental event organised by Little Miss and Mister Africa, bringing together young African boys and girls aged 4 to 16 years.

It aims to promote cultural diversity, tourism, and networking opportunities among African children and teenagers.

In her victory speech, Sesay expressed gratitude to Sierra Leoneans for their support throughout the competition, noting that their encouragement and support, played a crucial role in her success.

In addition to her victory, Sierra Leone recorded another strong showing at the event, with Divine Sylma Thompson securing the first runner-up position.

08/04/2026

All Visa cards are not equal. And that’s why we’re letting you know where to look if you, like us, are a global citizen who shops online, travels, and has to send money outside of Sierra Leone.

In Sierra Leone, UBA’s Dollar Visa Prepaid Card beats all debit cards hands down. It’s the only card that lets you spend confidently, avoid unnecessary charges, and stay in control wherever you are in the world.

Here are three ways the UBA Dollar Visa Prepaid Card will make you leave your regular Leone debit card behind feel like Arsenal fans right now. (Ha! Issa joke😁)
1. Anyone can get a UBA Prepaid Debit with or without a Bank Account
Think you need a bank account to enjoy seamless payments with the UBA Dollar Visa Prepaid account?

No: you don’t!

With the UBA Dollar Visa Prepaid Card, you can get started without a UBA account.

All Visa cards are not equal. And that’s why we’re letting you know where to look if you, like us, are a global citizen who shops online, travels, and has t ...

07/04/2026

Mercury International has officially rolled out the “Mercury Bet Grand Raffle Win A House” promotion, giving Sierra Leoneans the chance to turn everyday betting into a life-changing opportunity.

Customers have the chance to win a brand-new two-bedroom bungalow at TAF Salone Micro City worth $81,000.

The promotion was launched on April 1st, 2026, in Freetown, bringing together key stakeholders, media representatives, and the Mercury brand ambassador Drizilik, who encouraged his fans to participate in the promotion.

It is “the biggest prize any betting company has ever given in Sierra Leone.”

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Participants must register on the Mercury Bet platform and place bets to earn raffle tickets.

Bet LE 50 on any sports game to receive one raffle ticket
Bet LE 250 on any Vegas game to receive one raffle ticket

The more bets placed, the more raffle tickets accumulated, increasing the chances of winning.

Participants can also double their raffle tickets by playing Vegas games under the Provider of the Month category and selected World Cup matches.

PROMOTION PERIOD

Start date: April 1, 2026
End date: July 20, 2026
Final draw: July 21, 2026

IMPORTANT CONDITIONS

Only real money bets qualify
Free spins and bonus bets are excluded
Raffle tickets remain valid even if participation stops midway
The prize is non-transferable

07/04/2026

Getting girls into school is no longer the only challenge in Sierra Leone. Keeping them there is.

At the recent “Close the Secondary School Gap: Girls Must Graduate!” webinar hosted by Seattle-based NGO, Schools for Salone, education experts and practitioners came together to unpack a troubling reality: while enrolment of girls in schools have improved, completion rates remain critically low.

The conversation, led by Vickie Remoe, featured insights from Professor Miriam Conteh-Morgan, Dr. Yakama Jones, and Dr. Bidemi Caroll.

And the numbers are stark: According to a report by UNESCO, only 12% of girls complete secondary school, compared to 20% of boys in Sierra Leone.

So what is standing in the way?

Getting girls into school is no longer the only challenge in Sierra Leone. Keeping them there is. At the recent “Close the Secondary School Gap: Girls Must ...

07/04/2026

Owning a home is one of life’s biggest milestones but for many, it often feels out of reach. Today, that possibility feels a lot closer.

Mercury International has officially rolled out the “Mercury Bet Grand Raffle Win A House” promotion, giving Sierra Leoneans the chance to turn everyday betting into a life-changing opportunity. Customers have the chance to win a brand-new two-bedroom bungalow at TAF Salone Micro City worth $81,000.

The launch event, which took place on April 1st, 2026 at Lynz Beach Bar and Restaurant at the Lumley Beach Road in Freetown, brought together stakeholders, media, and brand ambassador, Drizilik, who was present to introduce the campaign and rally participation.

“This campaign is special because it's giving people a real opportunity to own something of their own.

Owning a home is one of life’s biggest milestones but for many, it often feels out of reach. Today, that possibility feels a lot closer. Mercury Internation ...

30/03/2026

Memunatu Kamara and Mohamed Amadu Mansaray have been crowned Miss and Mister Albinism Sierra Leone 2026.

In the female category, Memunatu Kamara emerged as the winner, followed by Zainab Conteh as 1st runner-up, Eugenia Coker as 2nd runner-up, and Fatmata Sesay, who placed 4th after being given a platform to showcase her talent despite dropping out of school.

Mansaray, who has faced stigma, says he will use his crown to advocate for stronger protections and greater opportunities for persons living with albinism.

Kamara, 21, is a Business Administration student at the Institute of Public Administration and Management. She loves to sing and dance, and is also a gara tie-dyer.

In the male category, Mohamed Amadu Mansaray secured the top spot, with Osman Turay as 1st runner-up, Richard Nguaja as 2nd runner-up, and Emrick Conteh-Kargbo finishing 4th.

The Mister and Miss Albinism pageant is organized by the Sierra Leone Association of Persons With Albinism to raise awareness and empower persons living with albinism across the country.

29/03/2026

25/03/2026

For the first time in four years, the Sierra Leone Diaspora Investment Conference heads to London in June to connect investors, and business leaders with opportunities in Sierra Leone.

Registration is now officially open for the Sierra Leone Diaspora Investment Conference (SLDIC) 2026 in London.

This year, the conference is global, spanning three key cities:

London, United Kingdom
Silver Spring, USA
Freetown, Sierra Leone.

The London conference is on June 19 - 20, 2026 in London. This two-day event is your opportunity to move from interest to actual investment, alongside a global network of diaspora leaders, policymakers, and business experts. You can register for the conference here: https://makesierraleonefamous.com.

Why London and Why Now?
The London conference is the strategic launchpad for SLDIC 2026.

For the first time in four years, the Sierra Leone Diaspora Investment Conference heads to London in June to connect investors, and business leaders with op ...