TAF Africa Global Announced as Headline Sponsor for SLDIC 2026

Big moves are already defining the Sierra Leone Diaspora Investment Conference (SLDIC) 2026 and this one sets the tone.

We are proud to announce TAF Africa Global Limited as the Global Visionary Headline Sponsor of the 2026 Sierra Leone Diaspora Investment Conference.

Beyond its reputation, TAF possesses a localized understanding of investment opportunities in Sierra Leone. Nowhere is this more evident than at TAF Salone Micro City on the Western Area Peninsula. This 5,000-home development is a landmark public-private partnership where government-provided land meets TAF’s development expertise. The community (overlooking the Atlantic Ocean) is already coming to life, marked by the successful handover of its first 35 homes.

TAF Africa Global Announced as Headline Sponsor for SLDIC 2026

Vickie Remoe (middle) looking at the TAF Salone Microcity model with Mustapha Njie (left) and Anita Sey, TAF Salone, Country Manager (right)

This partnership brings together one of Africa’s most experienced real estate developers with a platform designed to unlock diaspora capital, strengthen partnerships, and accelerate Sierra Leone’s economic growth.

The Story Behind TAF Africa Global

For about four decades, TAF Africa Global Limited has built a reputation as a leader in real estate development across Africa.

Founded in 1990, the company operates in nine African countries with strong presence in Nigeria, The Gambia, and Sierra Leone. From residential estates and commercial spaces to shopping malls, TAF Africa Global has consistently delivered projects that transform communities and create long-term value.

Behind the company is an unassuming mastermind; its CEO and founder Mustapha Njie.

Njie built TAF Africa Global from the ground-up, transforming a vision into a multi-million-dollar enterprise recognised across the African continent.

Njie’s career began in 1975 when he completed high school with a strong interest in carpentry, metal work, and technical drawing. He didn’t pursue university education. Instead, he followed his passion, working first as a junior teacher and then at a technical training center. He entered the field of real estate about 40 years ago where he started regular construction work. Since then, he has come a long way from building his first estate in Yarambamba in 2000 and expanding his business across West Africa.

Over the years, his work has earned him widespread recognition including Africa Housing Awards Affordable Housing Company of the Year 2025, PEGASUS UK Award of Excellence – Delivering Quality Affordable Housing Projects – 2025, Africa Housing Awards Affordable Housing Company of the Year 2024; Clean Cyclers Sustainable Real Estate Developer of the Year 2024, AUHF Affordable Housing Investor of the Year, 2023; NIESV Best Housing Developer in Africa, 2023; NIESV Special Individual Recognition Award, 2023, Gambian Businessman of the Year (1993, 2004, 2006), Gambian Man of the Year (2006), European Council for Global Business Award for Quality and Excellence (1998), Best SMME in Construction in Africa (2004), and ECOWAS Honourable Businessman (2010),amongst others.

CEO of TAF Africa Global, Mustapha Njie

Speaking on the partnership, Mr Njie emphasized a key message: “For Africa to truly grow, we must create systems that allow people, especially those in the diaspora, to invest with confidence, clarity, and long-term value in the countries of origin.”

A Glimpse of the Future: TAF Salone Microcity

One of the most exciting projects by TAF Africa Global is the TAF Salone Micro City; a bold, transformative development outside Freetown in John Obey.

This project is reimagining how Sierra Leoneans can live, work, and invest. Picture this:

A customizable home you truly own
Views of the ocean and the mountains
Reliable electricity, water, and high-speed internet
Schools, shops, clinics, groceries and green spaces within walking distances
Proper sidewalks and landscaping
No pan bodies, open gutters, or shacks in sight
A secure, fenced and gated community separating you from the chaos of time with all the comfort and quiet you deserve

The Fatima 4 bedroom storey at the TAF Salone Microcity

With over 1,300 modern homes planned, TAF Salone Microcity is designed as a fully integrated community built for families, professionals, and diasporas ready to take part in Sierra Leone’s growth story.

You can visit the TAF Salone Microcity website to read more.

The Gatehouse at TAF Salone Microcity

Setting the Tone for What is Ahead

SLDIC 2026 will take place across three major cities; London, Silver Spring, and Freetown, bringing the conversation closer to diaspora communities.

This year’s conference is designed to do more than spark conversations. It’s about clear, structured pathways for the diaspora to invest, partner, and actively participate in Sierra Leone’s economic future. The London conference, happening on June 19 – 20, 2026, is where it all begins.

As the London conference approaches, it is clear that the SLDIC is where diaspora ambition meets structured investment and where ideas begin to take shape as real impact.

The opportunity is here. The question is, will you take it?

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