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H.E Saud Musa'ad Abo Musaed, Ambassador Designate of Saudi Arabia to the Republic of Sierra Leone, paid a courtesy visit to His Excellency Ambassador Mohammed Barrie at the Sierra Leone Chancery in Riyadh on Thursday. The newly appointed Saudi Ambassador met with Ambassador Barrie, Deputy Ambassador Abdul Aziz Turay, Brigadier General Samuel Bob Farmar, Sierra Leone's Head of Delegation to the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC), and other senior staff. The t

The Japan International Cooperation Agency has presented a detailed progress report on rice productivity improvement to Sierra Leone's Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security during the 3rd Joint Coordinating Committee Meeting. The presentation, titled 'Rice Productivity Improvement Project,' took place on March 6, 2026, at the Conference Hall. It focused on second-year results compared to the initial implementation phase. Deputy Minister One Dr. Theresa T. Dick opened proc

Advisory Board of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) convened with Finance Ministry leadership on February 21, 2026, seeking enhanced operational resources and sustainable institutional backing. Chairman Mr. Prince Goba led ACC delegation comprising Deputy Commissioner Mr. Augustine Foday Ngobie and Advisory Board members to Minister of Finance Mr. Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura's office. Finance team included Financial Secretary Mr. Matthew Dingie, Principal Deputy Financia

Sierra Leone's Parliament convened on February 23, 2026, to debate and unanimously ratify a series of agreements aimed at accelerating national development. The ratified instruments span infrastructure, water security, agriculture, and regional integration, marking a significant legislative session for the Fifth Parliament of the Second Republic. The following agreements were ratified by Parliament; 1. Public Private Partnership Agreement for the Design and Construction of th

Global leadership of SOS Children's Villages International met with Sierra Leone's Ministry of Gender and Children's Affairs (MoGCA) yesterday to discuss child protection priorities and forthcoming organizational restructuring. The dialogue signalled continued collaboration between both parties in safeguarding vulnerable children nationwide. Senior officials comprising Claude from Vienna headquarters, Bruno from the Dakar regional office, Interim National Director Dioniso, an

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Alhaji Timothy Musa Kabba, has officially donated DSTV and high-speed internet connectivity for the Mass Media Faculty at Fourah Bay College. The occasion, which took place at the Faculty of Mass Communication, Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone, on February 20, 2026, aims to revolutionize media training by bridging the information gap for aspiring journalists. The facilities that were donated will grant s

Sierra Leone’s Parliament took a decisive step toward regional integration on February 23, 2026, unanimously ratifying a series of pivotal air transport agreements with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The ratified supplementary acts establish a comprehensive framework to liberalize air transport across West Africa. Key provisions address market access, ground handling services, slot allocation at airports, and air carrier liability during accidents. Ad

Seventy certified female drivers officially joined the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) during a commissioning ceremony at the Hockey Pitch Ground. The Ministry of Gender and Children's Affairs (MoGCA) and UN Women witnessed this transformative moment, marking significant progress for women's empowerment within the Military structure. This groundbreaking initiative equips women with essential knowledge, practical skills, and unwavering commitment toward personal