Afrikonet.sl, a local online shopping platform, has made it to the Top 20 iOS Shopping Apps in Sierra Leone. The app is now ranked number 14 on Apple’s App Store shopping chart for iPhone users in the country at the time of writing this article.
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The ranking is a big moment for local innovation, as the list is mostly filled with international giants like SHEIN, Alibaba, Amazon, AliExpress, and Zara. Afrikonet.sl’s appearance on this chart shows that local apps are gaining attention and trust among Sierra Leonean users.
A Big Win for Local Innovation
Afrikonet.sl allows people in Sierra Leone to buy and sell products easily online, using trusted payment methods such as Orange Money, Afrimoney, debit cards, and payment on delivery.
The platform also has an office and marketing team in Sierra Leone, which helps it connect better with vendors and customers.
This ranking shows that many Sierra Leoneans are now choosing to support home-grown digital platforms that provide convenience, trust, and quick customer service.
Competing With Global Brands
Afrikonet.sl’s entry into the top 20 means it is competing directly with big international brands. Most of these companies have huge budgets and global networks, yet Afrikonet.sl is standing out by offering what matters most to Sierra Leonean shoppers—local access, quick delivery, and reliable service.
The company says it plans to use this success to improve the app and move closer to the top 10 shopping apps in Sierra Leone.
A Sign of Digital Growth in Sierra Leone
The success of Afrikonet.sl is part of a larger story of digital growth in Sierra Leone. More people are shopping online, small businesses are joining digital marketplaces, and the use of mobile money continues to increase.
Tech experts say this shows that the country’s digital economy is becoming stronger and more independent, as local companies like Afrikonet.sl prove that Sierra Leone can compete in the global tech space.
Afrikonet.sl says it will continue improving user experience, adding more products, and building strong partnerships with vendors and influencers across the country.
With this ranking, the company hopes to inspire more young Sierra Leoneans to build and use local apps, helping shape the future of e-commerce in Sierra Leone.