Source: State House Sierra Leone |

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Honored in Liberia for His Long-Term Military Prowess and Regional Statesmanship

The award ceremony took place at the country’s 68th Anniversary Armed Forces Day celebration at the Barclay Training Centre in Monrovia

His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has been awarded the “Distinguished Service Order” by His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr., President of the Republic of Liberia, for his long-term military prowess and statesmanship in the region. The award ceremony took place at the country’s 68th Anniversary Armed Forces Day…

Source: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) |

Sierra Leone electrifies three-wheelers to counter rising fuel prices, air pollution and climate change

The initiative marks a significant step in Sierra Leone's commitment to sustainable transportation

The Environmental Protection Agency of Sierra Leone (EPA-SL) has officially launched the country's first electric mobility strategy, and introduced electric three-wheelers known as e-kekes. The efforts are part of a larger initiative “Supporting Sierra Leone with the Shift to Electric Mobility” to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the country and improve urban…

Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) |

African Development Bank’s Climate Action Window channels $31m to boost climate resilience in four countries

The Climate Action Window of the Bank Group’s African Development Fund seeks to mobilize $4 billion by 2025 to provide rapid and coherent access to climate finance

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved over $31 million in funding under its African Climate Action Window (CAW) to strengthen climate resilience in Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Djibouti, and Madagascar. The Climate Action Window of the Bank Group’s African Development Fund seeks to…

Source: State House Sierra Leone |

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Receives Libya’s Special Envoy, Commits to Strengthening Bilateral Relations

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Madam Francess Piagie Alghali, introduced the Special Envoy and his team and provided President Bio with a briefing on their visit

His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio received the Special Envoy of the President of Libya, Khaled Kaim, who also serves as the Senior Political Adviser to the President of Libya, at State House. The envoy delivered a special message of solidarity and reaffirmed Libya’s commitment to strengthening the bilateral…

Source: State House Sierra Leone |

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio and First Lady Fatima Maada Bio Depart for Liberia

The annual ceremony honoring the Armed Forces of Liberia is a significant occasion for the nation’s government and people

His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio, accompanied by his wife, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, has departed Sierra Leone for Liberia to grace the 68th Anniversary of the Armed Forces of Liberia. The President and First Lady are honouring an invitation extended by His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr., the…

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Sierra Leone’s Energy Advancements Take Center Stage as Petroleum Directorate of Sierra Leone (PDSL) Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 as Strategic Partner

The Petroleum Directorate of Sierra Leone has joined African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies as a Strategic Partner, highlighting the country’s growing role in the global energy sector

The Petroleum Directorate of Sierra Leone (PDSL), the government agency overseeing the country’s petroleum resources, has joined African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025 as a Strategic Partner. With AEW: Invest in African Energies serving as the continent’s premier platform for investment and energy discussions, PDSL’s partnership underscores…

Source: International Trade Centre |

How digital skills bring world of work to Sierra Leone’s youth

READY Salone plans to reach 10,000 young people across Sierra Leone, particularly young women, to raise awareness about opportunities in the digital economy

After Fatmata Turay graduated from Limkokwing University, she faced the harsh realities of finding work in Sierra Leone, one of the world’s least-developed countries. But when the new ITC project READY Salone showed her how to market her skills globally through online platforms, she found a world of work that…

Source: State House Sierra Leone |

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Presides Over Signing Of €35 Million European Union (EU) Financing Agreement to Boost Sierra Leone’s Agricultural Value Chains

Sierra Leone enjoys a strong and productive partnership with the EU, with numerous developmental interventions visible across the country

His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has presided over the signing ceremony of a €35 million financing agreement between the Government of Sierra Leone and the European Union (EU) at State House. The agreement aims to enhance the country’s agricultural value chain and support the government’s flagship Feed Salone…

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Hospital Ship Global Mercy™ to Stay in Sierra Leone until June 2026

Mercy Ships and Sierra Leone Ministry of Health Extend Partnership to Transform Surgical Healthcare

The Ministry of Health of Sierra Leone and international charity Mercy Ships (www.MercyShips.org) have reaffirmed their partnership, announcing that the Global Mercy™ hospital ship will remain in Freetown through June 2026. This marks the charity’s third consecutive field service in Sierra Leone and its eighth visit to the country since…

Source: International Trade Centre |

SheTrades West Africa: Opening new opportunities for women in the cashew value chain

This project is active in Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone, and also incorporates the shea and cassava value chains

Women play an important role in the cashew value chain in Côte d’Ivoire and Sierra Leone, but they face particular hurdles that can prevent their business efforts from achieving their full potential. One big challenge is the lack of recognition of women’s role in the sector, which means that there…