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From left: The Deputy Minister, MoCTI, Mr. Paul Hinga Tucker, Incoming Orange CEO, Madam Madam Aicha Touré, outgoing CEO, Mr. Sekou Amadou Bah, the Minister of Communication, Technology and Innovation, Madam Salima Bah, the Permanent Secretary, MoCTI, Mr. Stevenson K. Kamada and the Director, General Secretary, and Chief Climate Officer, Orange SL, Danetta Younge.  Orange […]

The Kelvin Doe Foundation hosted a student robotics tournament at Prince of Wales School in Freetown, where students worked in teams to program robot cars and test their creations in a fast-paced competition that rewarded problem-solving, collaboration, and creativity. The choice of venue was intentional. Prince of Wales School is Kelvin Doe’s alma mater. Long

Today saw the official launch of Kidzonet, Africa’s first SIM-based child online protection service, at the Africell E-Learning Hub in Freetown. Leaders from government, regulation, and industry came together to engage a challenge that is becoming part of everyday family life in the digital age. The event was attended by the Minister of Communication, Technology

We congratulate the Minister of Communication, Technology and Innovation, Hon. Salima Monorma Bah, on being named to TechCabal’s inaugural Builders’ List, an editorial index recognising individuals advancing Africa’s technology ecosystem through measurable, durable impact. Her selection places her among a final group drawn from over 600 researched candidates across all 54 African countries, following TechCabal’s

As part of ongoing efforts to expand employment opportunities for young people, the Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation (MoCTI), with support from UNICEF Sierra Leone, has launched the Learn2Earn Program, a pilot initiative designed to prepare young people for income generation through digital freelancing and participation in the global gig economy. The programme responds

H.E President Dr. Julius Maada Bio and delegates cutting the ribbon to officially open the orange SL Data Centre The Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation (MoCTI) announces that His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has officially opened the new €23 million Orange Sierra Leone Data Centre in Bo City. The centre boosts Sierra

The Nigeria-Sierra Leone Digital Economy Bilateral Mission delegates at the entrance of Lagoonda  The Nigeria–Sierra Leone Digital Economy Mission brings together government leaders, regulators, private-sector actors, and innovation stakeholders from both countries to strengthen regional digital cooperation. On Day Two, the focus shifted from high-level discussions to practical collaboration, as delegates worked together to turn

21–22 November 2025 “Building a Resilient and Integrated Regional Digital Future” The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation of the Republic of Sierra Leone convened the Nigeria–Sierra Leone Digital Economy Bilateral Mission in Freetown, Sierra Leone, from 21–22 November