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Forest Stewardship Council
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The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) approves Interim Forest Stewardship Standard for Sierra Leone

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has approved a new Interim Forest Stewardship Standard (IFSS) for Sierra Leone, officially endorsed on 2 October 2025, which will take effect on 15 March 2026

The IFSS will help guide forest managers, businesses, and other stakeholders in managing forests responsibly and ensuring the sustainable sourcing of forest products within the country. Complementing national and international commitments This milestone comes at a time when Sierra Leone is intensifying its efforts to protect its vital forest resources.…

State House Sierra Leone
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Sierra Leone’s President and Chairman of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Heads of State, Dr. Julius Maada Bio, Arrives in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire for the Inauguration of the New President Elect

The visit also reflects the collective leadership role President Bio continues to play in promoting peace, economic integration, and good governance across the ECOWAS region

His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone and Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has arrived in Abidjan ahead of the inauguration of His Excellency President Alassane Ouattara. President Ouattara was…

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FG Gold, Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and Afreximbank Achieve Financial Close on US$330 Million Senior Debt Financing for Baomahun Gold Project

This milestone unlocks one of the most significant project financing deals in the country’s history and supports Sierra Leone’s ambition to responsibly harness its mineral resources

FG Gold Limited (“FG Gold”) is pleased to announce that it has achieved financial close and the first drawdown on its US$330 million Senior Debt Financing with Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), for its Baomahun Gold Project, marking the development of Sierra Leone’s flagship…

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FG Gold, Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and Afreximbank Achieve Financial Close on US$330 Million Senior Debt Financing for Baomahun Gold Project

During operations, the mine is expected to support up to 900 direct and indirect jobs, contribute approximately 10% of national GDP, and stimulate substantial local supply chain growth

FG Gold Limited (“FG Gold”) is pleased to announce that it has achieved financial close and the first drawdown on its US$330 million Senior Debt Financing with Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org) and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), for its Baomahun Gold Project, marking the development of Sierra Leone’s flagship…

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    • West African countries committed to boosting women’s empowerment in agrifood systems
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West African countries committed to boosting women’s empowerment in agrifood systems

Gender equality champions from Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone gather to discuss implementation of CFS Voluntary Guidelines on Gender Equality and Women’s and Girls’ Empowerment in the Context of Food Security and Nutrition

Women are at the beating heart of agrifood systems in sub-Saharan Africa. They lead through innovation, entrepreneurship and resilience, but still face a much steeper slope compared to men in accessing and controlling basic resources which are crucial for their wellbeing and development. In addition, gender inequalities are a major…

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FG Gold, Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), and Afreximbank Achieve Financial Close on US$330 Million Senior Debt Financing for Baomahun Gold Project

During operations, the mine is expected to support up to 900 direct and indirect jobs, contribute approximately 10% of national GDP, and stimulate substantial local supply chain growth

FG Gold Limited (“FG Gold”) (https://FGGoldMining.com/) is pleased to announce that it has achieved financial close and the first drawdown on its US$330 million Senior Debt Financing with Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), for its Baomahun Gold Project, marking the development of Sierra Leone’s flagship large-scale…

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    • Republic of Sierra Leone Becomes 51st Member of Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC), Strengthening West Africa’s Trade & Investment Linkages
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Republic of Sierra Leone Becomes 51st Member of Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC), Strengthening West Africa’s Trade & Investment Linkages

As a Member, Sierra Leone will gain access to ICIEC’s Shariah-compliant insurance and reinsurance solutions designed to facilitate exports, attract foreign direct investment, and mitigate political and commercial risks

The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (http://ICIEC.IsDB.org), a Shariah-based multilateral insurer and member of the Islamic Development Bank Group, is pleased to announce the accession of the Republic of Sierra Leone as its 51st Member Country. This milestone marks ICIEC’s expanding presence in Sub-Saharan…

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Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Proposes ECOWAS–UN–AU Compact for Peace and Resilience in the Sahel at United Nations (UN) Security Council

President Bio emphasized that predictable financing, particularly under Security Council Resolution 2719 (2023), is essential to support African-led peace operations and activate the region’s Standby Force

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio, presiding over a high-level United Nations Security Council briefing on Peace Consolidation in West Africa, has called for the establishment of an ECOWAS–UN–AU Compact for Peace and Resilience in the Sahel. The proposal, unveiled on Tuesday, 18th November, 2025, at the UN Headquarters in…

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Sierra Leone’s President Bio Chairs United Nations (UN) Security Council Debate, Calls Starvation a “Crime” and Food Security a Global Peace Imperative

The President highlighted that conflicts across regions—from Gaza and Sudan to Haiti, Ukraine, and the Sahel, continue to devastate food systems, destroy livelihoods, and deepen humanitarian crises

His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone and Chair of the ECOWAS Authority, today presided over a high-level United Nations Security Council open debate on “Threats to International Peace and Security: Conflict-Related Food Insecurity” at the UN Headquarters in New York. Addressing the Council…

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Open Access to Surgery is the Essential Foundation to Achieving Universal Health Coverage

African Health Leaders United to Strengthen Surgical Care at PASHeF 2025

The Pan-African Surgical Healthcare Forum (PASHeF 2025) continues to serve as a growing continental platform where African countries design and implement solutions that strengthen surgical healthcare systems for their people. Now in its third year, PASHeF 2025 brought together representatives from the World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa (WHO…