Major tech firm establishes presence in Sierra Leone to tap into local talent

A prominent Silicon Valley technology company has announced the opening of its first West African office in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The move signals growing confidence in the country's emerging tech ecosystem and its pool of talented young developers and innovators.

The company plans to hire 100 local software engineers and tech professionals within the first year, with plans to expand the team to 500 employees over the next five years. The office will focus on software development, artificial intelligence research, and mobile application development.

Company executives praised Sierra Leone's improving digital infrastructure and the quality of graduates from local universities. The establishment of the office is expected to inspire other international tech companies to consider Sierra Leone as a viable location for their operations.