Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation

02/06/2026

Minister of Communications, Technology and Innovation, Salima Monorma Bah, has underscored the importance of regional collaboration in advancing Africa’s digital future during the 2026 West Africa Economic Integration and Investment Summit (WAIIS) in Freetown.

Speaking at the summit, Minister Bah noted that under the leadership of President Julius Maada Bio, who currently serves as Chair of Economic Community of West African States, technology is increasingly driving economic integration, investment, and growth across the region.

She described WAIIS as a key platform for engaging partners and attracting investment in regional digital infrastructure, connectivity, and data centers ahead of the Regional Investment Summit scheduled for November.

Minister Bah also highlighted the significance of the ECOWAS Regional Data Embassy Framework, emphasising that no country can secure its digital future in isolation. She called for stronger regional cooperation to enhance digital sovereignty, build resilience, and ensure Africa plays a greater role in shaping the technologies of the future.

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02/06/2026

A new era of digital transformation and community development has begun in Jorborhun Village, Tikonko Chiefdom, as the Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation, in partnership with the Orange Foundation, held a sod‑turning ceremony for the construction of the Orange Foundation Village at Felei Tech City.

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02/06/2026

Fully Funded Residential Training in Bo‼️
Applications Now Open

Are you a business development professional, trainer, or hub leader working to elevate Sierra Leone’s ecosystem?

Felei TechCity, in partnership with the Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation and the International Labour Organization Salone Project (with funding from the EU), is launching the 'Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) Training of Trainers Programme'.

This is a fully funded, 2-week residential training in Bo. Your scholarship covers all training fees, accommodation, and meals from 15th to 26th June 2026 (Deadline to apply is June 6, 2026).

If you are ready to become a globally certified ILO facilitator and scale your impact, this is your opportunity.

See more details and apply here: https://bit.ly/4a3PgdK

01/06/2026

The Technology Innovation & Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Meetup Makeni Edition.

Organized by Felei TechCity, Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation and the International Trade Centre through READY Salone Project KOICA Nigeria Office. The TIE2 is a space to bring startup ecosystem together to share ideas, connect, collaborate, get ideas on how to access funding, develop Minimum viable products (MVPs), and learn new markets.

The event will take place on 12 June 2026, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, in Makeni.

Deadline is on Friday, 5 June at 5:00 PM.

Apply here: bit.ly/4wQp0xd

29/05/2026

Felei TechCity project launched by His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio at the 2024 Sierra Leone Innovates: Tech Summit, continues to move from vision to reality.

Today, Felei TechCity, the Orange Foundation, Orange and the Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation officially turned the sod for the Orange School and Hospital Project in the Jombuhun Community, Tikonko Village, Bo District, marking the start of construction on facilities that will provide access to education and healthcare services for the community and surrounding areas.

Government officials, traditional leaders, and community members gathered to witness the sod-turning ceremony, led by the Hon. Minister of Communication, Technology and Innovation, the CEO of Orange Sierra Leone, the Paramount Chief, representatives of the land-owning families, and community leaders.

The Orange Foundation also provided school supplies to the SOS School in Bo, because building the future starts with supporting children today.

29/05/2026

Applications Closed‼️
Thank you to everyone who applied to the Learn2Earn Programme the response was overwhelming.

Our team will now review applications and select this cohort's participants.

The 60 successful participants will be announced soon.

28/05/2026

Become a Freelancer Today.
In our last cohort, 30 freelancers were selected and trained. This time, we are opening 60 spots for Sierra Leonean youths.

Do not miss your chance to learn the skills that pay.
Click this link to apply👉 https://forms.gle/F9CrzGkwrTAG9tJp6

Registration Deadline: Friday, 29th May 2026
Apply now!

26/05/2026

The Directorate of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) and Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) is pleased to provide students with continued access to the Learning Passport platform ahead of the WASSCE examinations.

Students are encouraged to download the app and make use of available past papers and learning resources to support their preparation.

Download here: https://bit.ly/learn-passport-sl

26/05/2026

The 18th West Africa Internet Governance Forum just concluded in Freetown with a powerful call to action.
Key takeaway from the Final Communiqué, “Digital sovereignty in West Africa should not be understood as isolation from the global Internet, but as the capacity of peoples, institutions and Member States to make informed, accountable and development-oriented choices about data, infrastructure, platforms, technologies, markets, standards, security and rights, while preserving the openness, interoperability and global nature of the Internet."

The results are concrete:
1. 600+ participants, including policymakers, tech leaders, youth innovators, and civil society actors, joined the hybrid event to help define West Africa’s digital future.
2. 13 actionable recommendations
3. Focus on platform accountability & economic justice
4. Youth at the center of digital transformation
5. Regional coordination through ECOWAS

Read the full communiqué here👉https://mocti.gov.sl/waigf-2026-final-communique/

25/05/2026