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U.S. Embassy in Sierra Leone
Source: U.S. Embassy in Sierra Leone |

Sierra Leone: United States announces a $450,000 Grant to Preserve Old Fourah Bay College

This grant will support the completion of emergency stabilization on the historic building, installation of a new roof, and masonry conservation

The United States through the U.S. Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP), is announcing a $450,000 grant awarded to implementing partner World Monuments Fund (WMF) for the continued stabilization of Old Fourah Bay College in Freetown. This grant will support the completion of emergency stabilization on the historic building, installation…

The Republic of Sierra Leone State House
Source: The Republic of Sierra Leone State House |

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Meets Slovenia’s President Nataša Pirc Musar as the Newest Non-Permanent Members on United Nations Security Council

The meeting allowed our two nations to harmonise thoughts toward confronting shared challenges and contributing to global peace, prosperity and progress

His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio and President of Slovenia, Her Excellency Nataša Pirc Musar have met on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, UNGA78, as two countries getting ready to take up leadership at the United Nations Security Council. “Slovenia and Sierra Leone will assume Non-Permanent…

The Republic of Sierra Leone State House
Source: The Republic of Sierra Leone State House |

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Joins Colleagues and Other Global Leaders at the Opening of the 78th Session of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)

The General Assembly, also known as UNGA, is the main forum for all 193 Members of the UN to discuss international issues in line with the UN Charter

His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio today joined colleague Heads of State and Government with other distinguished global leaders at the welcome reception and opening of the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, traditionally the first day of the General Debate. “Today, I joined other global leaders…

African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS)
Source: African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) |

African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) Lauds Sierra Leone Police Officers for Contribution to Peace and Security in Somalia

The ceremony was attended by ATMIS Sector Six Deputy Commander, Col. Tesit Nightie, and Lower Juba Police Commissioner Col. Sadiq Mohamed Dhogor and other dignitaries

The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), has praised the Sierra Leone Formed Police Unit (FPU) on the completion of its tour of duty.  “This day holds profound importance for ATMIS Police as it serves as a moment of reflection, celebrating the remarkable achievements of the Sierra Leone Police…

The Republic of Sierra Leone State House
Source: The Republic of Sierra Leone State House |

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Addresses Commemorative Event of 4th Observance of the International Day to Protect Education from Attack at the United Nations (UN) General Assembly

The President joined the UN Secretary-General António Guterres, with whom he co-chaired the Transforming Education Summit in 2022 as well as the UN General Assembly President Dennis Francis

His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has officially kickstarted his high-level engagements at the 78th Session of UN General Assembly as the keynote speaker at the commemoration of the observance of the Fourth International Day to Protect Education from Attack. The President joined the UN Secretary-General António Guterres, with…

Mercy Ships

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Source: Mercy Ships |

Father is first patient in Sierra Leone to receive life transforming surgery on board Mercy Ship

Yesterday, the Sierra Leonean who lives in Freetown became the first person to receive one of more than 2,350 surgeries planned for the Global Mercy’s 10-month stay in Freetown

A 43-year-old man who feared he would have to live with a tumor on his face for life was the first patient to receive a life-changing surgery on board the world’s largest civilian hospital ship, the Global Mercy™ yesterday (Sept 12th) in the Port of Freetown, following the ship’s recent…

The Republic of Sierra Leone State House
Source: The Republic of Sierra Leone State House |

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio arrives New York for 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, joins other Leaders in Rebuilding Trust and Reigniting Global Solidarity

President Julius Maada Bio will showcase Sierra Leone’s development strides and highlight his Government’s vision for sustainable transformation for the next five years

 His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio and delegation have arrived in New York for the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly, joining colleague Heads of State and Government and other global leaders to rebuild trust in the 2030 Agenda. Under the theme, “Rebuilding Trust and Reigniting Global Solidarity:…

The Republic of Sierra Leone State House
Source: The Republic of Sierra Leone State House |

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Departs for United Nations General Assembly, His First Meeting as Non-Permanent Member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)

President Julius Maada Bio is the Coordinator of the African Union Committee of Ten Heads of State and Government (C-10) on the reform of the United Nations Security Council

His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has departed for the United States of America to attend the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York, for the first time with a significantly greater level of responsibility now that Sierra Leone is a non-permanent member of the United…

The Republic of Sierra Leone State House
Source: The Republic of Sierra Leone State House |

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio on Scaling up Adaptation Panel Discussion at Africa Climate Summit, Explains Food Security, Climate Financing as Priorities

President Bio said the platform would provide an opportunity to catalyse new coalitions of partners and initiatives to accelerate action on the ground across Africa, keeping up the momentum and elevating ambition on adaptation ahead of COP28

His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has taken part in one of many panel discussions on scaling up adaptation, bringing together key stakeholders to raise ambition on adaptation action for the continent. Prefaced with opening remarks by Ban Ki-Moon, former United Nations Secretary General and Chair of the Global…

World Health Organization - Sierra Leone
Source: World Health Organization - Sierra Leone |

Sierra Leone’s determination to stem maternal and child mortality

WHO is coordinating with other UN agencies and partners to offer strategic support to the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MoHS)

Sierra Leone has one of the highest rates of maternal mortality in the world, with 717 mothers dying annually for every 100 000 live births as of 2019 (DHS, 2019). One of the primary contributing factors is delayed first visits to health facilities by mothers-to-be. Provision of quality preconception, antenatal, intrapartum…