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The Special Envoy of Azerbaijan, Ambassador Elchin Amirbayov, paid a noteworthy state visit to President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone to strengthen the long-standing bilateral relations between the two countries. During the meeting at the Presidential Palace, Ambassador Amirbayov thanked President Bio for the chance to meet and gave President Ilham Heydar Oghlu Aliyev of Azerbaijan his best wishes. Azerbaijan has been in a relationship with Sierra Leone for over 29 years; during the meeting, Ambassador Amirbayov emphasised Azerbaijan’s commitment to strengthening this relationship, with an emphasis on the upcoming 30th anniversary in 2024. He mentioned that President Aliyev…
Bockarie Abdel Aziz Bawoh, the recently appointed Deputy Minister of Information and Civic Education, took an oath of office at a sombre ceremony recently held at State House, presided over by President Dr. Julius Maada Bio. John Sumailah, the Secretary to the Cabinet and Head of the Civil Service, presided over the ceremony, which included the Chief Minister and family members as well as other notable attendees. In addition to pledging to uphold and defend the Sierra Leonean Constitution, Mr Bawoh thanked President Bio for the honour of being appointed. He pledged to do his work with diligence and to…
The Minister of Information and Civic Education for Sierra Leone, Chernor A. Bah, has arrived in Istanbul, Turkey, before the 2024 Extraordinary Session of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). The conference is slated to take place on February 24, 2024, and its main focus will be on the growing tension that exists between the State of Palestine and Israel. The Republic of Turkey will host the Islamic Conference of Information Ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to discuss pressing issues. As the current Chair of the Islamic Conference of Information Ministers, Turkey is driving the initiative to…
For a considerable time, multinational mining agreements in Africa have been contentious due to criticisms that the mineral-rich countries on the continent do not profit economically from these agreements. The deputy minister of mineral resources, Umaru Napoleon Koroma, has emerged as a leading voice for change during the 4th Edition of the ECOWAS Mining and Oil Forum in Benin. Koroma is pushing for the subregion to unify its mining laws and regulatory frameworks to ensure that the countries of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are fairly compensated for their mineral resources. He contends that through the adoption…
A significant turning point in their collaboration was reached when Ambassador George Hamilton and Mr. Ansu Dukuray of Varian Medical Systems succeeded in securing a $20 million grant for dump trucks in Sierra Leone through extraordinary dedication and perseverance. This achievement demonstrates both their unwavering commitment to building stronger international alliances and the transformative power of inspirational leadership, which is made possible by the Economic Diplomacy programme of His Excellency the President Rtd. Brigadier Dr. Julius Maada Bio. Ambassador Hamilton and Mr. Dukuray used a calculated risk-taking strategy that involved working directly with the Russian government to secure the grant,…
A major step towards strengthening medical cooperation between China and Sierra Leone was recently taken when a Chinese hospital signed a contract with the Sierra Leone-China Friendship Hospital. The partnership aims to improve medical assistance and collaboration between the two countries. It was formalised in Jui, a town near Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone. The agreement was signed by the Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University in Hunan Province, China, and the Sierra Leone-China Friendship Hospital to enhance nursing services. Renowned for its superior medical services, the Chinese hospital has a long history of collaborating with African counterparts…
His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio warmly welcomed H.E. Ahmed Tejan Fadlu-Deen, the departing ambassador of Sierra Leone to Qatar, in a heartfelt farewell meeting as he prepares to begin his new diplomatic mission to Qatar. The visit’s goals were to say goodbye and strengthen the already solid ties that exist between Qatar and Sierra Leone. Accompanied by Timothy Musa Kabba, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Fadlu-Deen expressed gratitude to President Bio for granting him the opportunity to represent Sierra Leone in Qatar. He restated his commitment to advancing the Big Five Game Changers that…
The first lady of Sierra Leone, Dr Fatima Maada Bio, made history on February 22, 2024, when she formally unveiled the National Commission for Children’s Strategic Plan 2024–2028, demonstrating her commitment to the welfare of the country’s children. The launch event, which took place at Aberdeen, Freetown’s esteemed Sierra Palms Hotel, signalled the start of an extensive roadmap designed to improve children’s prospects and well-being over the following five years. In her speech, Dr Fatima Maada Bio emphasised the critical importance of investing in the next generation, pointing out that they are not only Sierra Leone’s future but also its…
The Agriculture Value Chain Development Project (AVDP) has hired 44 irrigation technicians with specialised knowledge to support the development and rehabilitation of inland valley swamps (IVS) throughout Sierra Leone. This represents a significant advancement for the “Feed Salone” programme. This strategic initiative seeks to support farmers growing vegetables, oil palm, and cocoa while also increasing the productivity and output of rice. Under the direction of Project Manager Monica Kwame-Greene, the recently hired technicians finished an extensive five-day orientation and training programme at the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security’s regional office in Bo City. These technicians, who are a mix…
With a penalty kick in the 12th minute, Samuel Gandi made an impression in an exciting match between the Shooting Stars of Sierra Leone and the Lone Stars of Liberia. Mohamed Fofana was fouled in the 18-yard box, which gave Shooting Stars an early advantage. Although Mohamed Bangura’s samba skills created many opportunities for the Shooting Stars, they could not take advantage of them as the formidable Liberian defence consistently denied Gandi. Both sides exerted much effort in the second half, producing numerous scoring opportunities. Liberia tied the score at 1-1 in the 50th minute thanks to a free kick…