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Sierra Leone, Guinea Agree on Follow-Up Mechanisms on Migration, Border Security and Trade.
Vice-President Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh says both countries have agreed on fresh follow-up mechanisms tackling migration, border security and trade concerns. Guinea's Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah hosted these talks. The two governments will establish technical structures implementing the Tripartite Border Security Communiqué signed 26 March 2026. Dr Juldeh Jalloh disclosed this while updating the Sierra Leonean community at the embassy in Conakry. He said the mechanisms wou

Aminata Turay SLENA Correspondent. Contact: +23299776914
2 days ago1 min read


Former President Koroma Expresses Appreciation to Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio on His Return, Commits to National Cohesion and Peace.
- Former President Dr Ernest Bai Koroma has expressed his appreciation to His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio for facilitating his return to Sierra Leone from Nigeria, reaffirming his commitment to national cohesion, peace and the continued development of the country. Former President Koroma made the remarks when he visited President Bio at State House in Freetown, where he personally thanked the President for the decision and support that enabled his return home. Ac
State House Media and Communications Unit
3 days ago2 min read


World Bank vice-president reaffirms stronger development partnership with Sierra Leone.
Diagana, World Bank vice-president, has reaffirmed a stronger development partnership with Sierra Leone. Mr Diagana met Finance Minister Karefa A. F. Kargbo during a high-level visit, accompanied by Issatou Jalloh, the bank's new country manager. Talks focused on deepening development cooperation and accelerating the impact of World Bank-supported programmes. Welcoming the delegation, Mr Kargbo described the visit as an honour, noting the scale of the bank's portfolio and its
Guest
3 days ago2 min read


Sierra Leone, Guinea Agree on Follow-Up Mechanisms on Migration, Border Security and Trade.
Vice-President Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh says both countries have agreed on fresh follow-up mechanisms tackling migration, border security and trade concerns. Guinea's Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah hosted these talks. The two governments will establish technical structures implementing the Tripartite Border Security Communiqué signed 26 March 2026. Dr Juldeh Jalloh disclosed this while updating the Sierra Leonean community at the embassy in Conakry. He said the mechanisms wou

Aminata Turay SLENA Correspondent. Contact: +23299776914
3 days ago1 min read


Water Resources Minister Announces Major Reforms to Improve Access to Safe Water.
Water Resources Minister, Dr Sao-Kpato Hannah Isatta Macarthy, has announced major reforms to improve access to safe water, strengthen sanitation services and protect water sources across the country. Speaking at the government's weekly press briefing at the Miatta Civic Centre in Freetown, Dr Macarthy said Sierra Leone, working with the World Bank and other partners, was implementing a programme to address longstanding challenges in the water sector. The programme focuses on
Kadiatu H. Fofanah
3 days ago1 min read


Chinese Embassy Counsellor pays courtesy call on Deputy Minister of Mines.
The Chinese Embassy Counsellor Wang Peng paid a courtesy call on Deputy Mining Minister Foday Mousa Fofana. Their meeting covered mining cooperation, knowledge transfer and investment opportunities. The talks took place on 9 September, with both sides stressing responsible and sustainable mining, local content, skills development and greater economic benefits from Sierra Leone's mineral resources. Mr Fofana welcomed the visit and reaffirmed his ministry's commitment to deepen
Guest
3 days ago1 min read


Deputy Minister Aziz-Kamara presents Sierra Leone youth skills initiatives at Morocco forum.
Deputy Minister Technical Higher Education Sarjoh Aziz-Kamara represented Sierra Leone fifth Youth Knowledge Forum Rabat, Morocco, highlighting national youth preparation strategies for rapidly changing world. Two-day forum, themed "From Crisis to Sustainability," opened Monday September 7 ICESCO headquarters, bringing ministers, policymakers, experts, young people discussing sustainability, employment, skills, future work. Speaking "Your Career Changing World," Deputy Minist

Richard Williams, SLENA Correspondent.
3 days ago2 min read


Vice President Juldeh Jalloh attends Guinea foreign policy document launch as special guest.
Sierra Leone Vice President Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh attended Guinea's official foreign policy document launch Wednesday as Special Guest during his two-day working visit. The high-level event, held at the Foreign Affairs Ministry under Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah's aegis, brought senior government officials and diplomatic representatives around the policy framework defining Guinea's international engagement, regional partnerships, and economic diplomacy. Prime Minister Ba

Aminata Turay SLENA Correspondent. Contact: +23299776914
3 days ago1 min read
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