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At the 55th Session of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council in Abuja, on Tuesday, 9 December, 2025, Sierra Leone’s Foreign Minister and Chair of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers, Alhaji Timothy Musa Kabba, reaffirmed President Julius Maada Bio’s commitment to promoting democracy, peace, and security in West Africa. Minister Kabba stressed the need for strong collective action as the region faces growing political and security challenges, citing the recent coup in Guinea-B

A delegation from the Kenyan National Defence College is currently in Sierra Leone as part of a senior staff study tour, a standard component of their advanced curriculum. The seven-member team, which includes support staff from the Kenyan Embassy, is led by Major General Stephen Mutuku James, Deputy Commandant of the College. During a meeting hosted at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Major General James expressed his appreciation for the warm r

B.C. Pradhan, Indian High Commissioner to Sierra Leone, paid a courtesy call on the Rt. Hon. Speaker, Segepoh Solomon Thomas Esq., today with a view to deepening diplomatic ties between the Indian and Sierra Leonean Parliaments. The visit underscores a shared commitment to fostering cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including trade, technology and capacity-building. Pradhan expressed gratitude for the warm reception, and delivered a goodwill message from India’s Speake

The Sierra Leone Embassy in the People’s Republic of China successfully convened a major Trade and Cultural Forum in the industrial powerhouse of Dongguan. The event marked a significant step in deepening bilateral economic ties and showcased Sierra Leone as a prime destination for strategic investment. The forum attracted over 300 distinguished participants, including representatives from the Dongguan Municipal Government, prominent Chinese industrialists, business executive

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, 8 December 2025 - His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone and current Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has honoured the inauguration ceremony of His Excellency Alassane Ouattara with his distinguished presence. Commenting on the inauguration following his arrival in Abidjan on the 7 December 2025, President Bio stated on Facebook

The fourth edition of the African Startup Conference, held in Algiers from 6–8 December 2025, has convened innovators, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and ecosystem leaders from across the continent. Now recognised as a major platform for advancing African entrepreneurship, the event fosters collaboration, knowledge exchange, and targeted investment to accelerate startup growth. Sierra Leone is making a notable appearance this year, signalling the country’s ambition to strengthe

The Honourable Vice President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh paid a courtesy visit to the Sierra Leone Embassy in Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco., on Monday, the 1st of December 2025. The Honourable Vice President was received by Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Morocco, H.E. Alhaji Momodu Koroma, and was warmly welcomed by Embassy staff. Ambassador Koroma took the Hon Vice President on a conducted tour of the Chancery building and was invite

Rabat, Morocco: Sierra Leone’s Vice President, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, has described the Africa Investment Forum (AIF) 2025 in Rabat, Morocco, as a highly productive platform for advancing the continent’s economic prospects. Speaking at the close of the conference—which brought together global business leaders, heads of state, and private-sector actors, the Vice President said the gathering reaffirmed strong investor confidence in Africa and highlighted the growing opportu