By Aminata Turay
Sierra Leone’s Vice President, Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, has described the Africa Investment Forum 2025 holding in Rabat, Morocco, as a productive platform for advancing the continent’s economic prospects.
Speaking at the close of the conference, which brought global business leaders, heads of state and private sector players, the Vice President of a resource-rich west African nation, said the gathering underscored strong private sector interest in Africa and the rising opportunity to build regional value chains in energy, mining, and agro-business.
He noted that the discussions highlighted Africa’s capacity to attract significant investment, especially in sectors that could support long-term growth. He praised the forum for bringing together governments, investors, and development partners around initiatives aimed at sustainable development across the continent.
During the event, VP Juldeh Jalloh held a bilateral meeting with the African Development Bank Group Vice President, Sidi Ould Tah. Their discussion focused on President Julius Maada Bio’s commitment to accelerating the implementation of Sierra Leone’s approved African Development Fund portfolio, which he described as essential for keeping the country’s development priorities on track.
He also commended the African Development Bank for its leadership in convening stakeholders to unlock private capital for catalytic projects, and extended appreciation to the Government of Morocco for hosting the forum and supporting Africa’s ongoing efforts toward partnership-driven development.
