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His Excellency Alhaji Momodu Koroma and the Speaker of Parliament, the Rt. Hon. Segepoh Solomon Thomas His Excellency Alhaji Momodu Koroma, the Sierra Leone Ambassador to the Kingdom of Morocco, provided an insightful update to the Speaker of Parliament, the Rt. Hon. Segepoh Solomon Thomas, regarding the robust bilateral relationship between Sierra Leone and Morocco. This meeting took place during a courtesy visit by the Speaker and his delegation to the Sierra Leone Embassy in Rabat, coinciding with their participation in a four-day high-level meeting of Speakers of Parliament from Atlantic African States. The delegation arrived in Morocco on Wednesday,…
Six newly appointed ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio, marking the official start of their missions in Sierra Leone. The ceremony took place at the State House, highlighting the importance of international relations for the nation. The distinguished diplomats included H.E. Mr. Yusuf Burak Rende, the Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye; H.E. Dr. Senator Kwabla Yawlui, the High Commissioner of the Republic of Ghana; H.E. Mr. Baisnab Charan Pradhan, the Ambassador of the Republic of India; H.E. Vice Admiral (Rtd.) Pankyu Kim, the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea; H.E. Mr. Hiroshi…
Her Excellency Rasata Rafaravavitafika, Madagascar’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Special Envoy and President Dr. Julius Maada Bio In a diplomatic engagement, Sierra Leone’s President Dr. Julius Maada Bio welcomed Her Excellency Rasata Rafaravavitafika, Madagascar’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Special Envoy to President Andry Rajoelina. The Special Envoy and her delegation were greeted at the Freetown International Airport and delivered a special message from President Rajoelina to President Bio. Rasata Rafaravavitafika expressed her delight in meeting President Bio and shared the Madagascar government and people’s warm feelings towards Sierra Leone. In response, President Bio expressed heartfelt gratitude for the…
First Lady Dr Fatima Maada Bio has taken a bold step towards improving Sierra Leonean children’s educational access and health by providing free sanitary pads and shoes to students across the country. This initiative reflects her strong desire to address the barriers that prevent girls from attending school, particularly during their menstrual cycles, and emphasises the importance of gender equality in education. The distribution of sanitary pads is an important step towards eradicating the stigma and difficulties that many young girls face during their periods, which frequently result in school absences. Dr. Bio’s provision of these essential products allows girls…
KGHP Fellows Emily Bailey (left) and Cass Beck (right) with Matron Conteh at Kambia Hospital, Sierra Leone King’s Global Health Partnerships (KGHP) has introduced an exciting Fellowship programme aimed at improving maternal, child and reproductive health outcomes in Sierra Leone while addressing systemic challenges in the country’s healthcare system. The initiative, supported by the UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is part of Saving Lives Phase III, a five-year programme delivered by a consortium of six NGOs, led by Concern Worldwide, in partnership with Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Health and Sanitation, to strengthen Sierra Leone’s health system and improve quality of…
Timothy Musa Kabba, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Dr Sandra Lako, Mercy Ships Sierra Leone Country Director Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Health and Mercy Ships have agreed to keep the Global Mercy™, the world’s largest civilian hospital ship designed for medical service, docked in Freetown until June 2026. This decision marks the charity’s third con Dr. Sandra Lako, Mercy Ships Sierra Leone Country Director, consecutive field service in Sierra Leone, and its eighth visit to the country since its inception in 1992. The collaboration emphasises a shared commitment to providing critical surgical care to people in need…
During a significant meeting in Cape Town, South Africa, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Mines and Mineral Resources, Julius Daniel Mattai, spoke with Al Cook, Chief Executive Officer of De Beers Group. This meeting, held at the Westin Hotel’s East Pier room on the Harbour Edge Level, was primarily intended to outline a comprehensive growth strategy for GemFair, De Beers’ innovative platform dedicated to promoting ethical diamond trading. The meeting emphasized the importance of building partnerships and promoting sustainable practices in Sierra Leone’s mining industry. Al Cook stated that GemFair was founded in response to the rising demand for ethically sourced…
His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio presided over the signing of a €35 million financing agreement between the Government of Sierra Leone and the European Union (EU) at State House. This agreement is aimed at enhancing the country’s agricultural value chains and supporting the government’s flagship initiative, the Feed Salone program. The signing ceremony was moderated by Minister of Finance, Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura, who emphasized the importance of this financing agreement as a substantial boost to the agricultural sector of Sierra Leone. He articulated that the funds would play a crucial role in strengthening the food value chain,…
On January 31, 2025, a lively crowd gathered at Family Kingdom in Aberdeen, Freetown, as A Call To Business Bank (ACTB) revealed Esther Finda Dauda of Wilkinson Road as the winner of a brand-new Suzuki vehicle valued at $13,000. The grand draw, conducted electronically, was filled with excitement as attendees, including financial sector leaders, ACTB staff, and customers from across the nation, eagerly awaited the announcement of the lucky winner. Esther, who joined ACTB just a few months prior, participated in the ‘Save N Win Babala Promotion’ launched on June 10, 2024. This engaging initiative allowed ACTB customers to win…
Communications Authority of Sierra Leone; and Solo Sima, Deputy Director General of PURA of The Gambia, affixed their signatures to the MOUs. In a landmark development for regional telecommunications, the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA), the National Communications Authority of Sierra Leone (NatCA), and the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) of The Gambia have signed a series of Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) aimed at establishing free roaming agreements between their countries. The signing ceremony took place on January 31 at the picturesque Mamba Point Lagoonda Resort in Freetown, Sierra Leone, and was attended by key stakeholders from the mobile network operator…