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The International Moral Guarantors paid a visit to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International on April 13, 2026.
During the engagement, Deputy Minister Francess Piagie Aghali gives an update on government implementation status, covering national unity agreement progress alongside Tripartite Committee report recommendations.
Reverend Shodanke Johnson, Board Chairperson for the Independent Commission for Peace and National Cohesion, introduced visiting delegations from ECOWAS, the African Union, the United Nations, and Commonwealth entities arriving in Freetown for political dialogue aimed at cementing hard‑won peace.
Welcoming guests on behalf of his commission, Chairman Johnson reflected on years past when rival parties first signed their accord. That compact, he noted, has since yielded noticeably healthier coexistence among Sierra Leone’s political actors. “We have journeyed together with ECOWAS, AU, UN, Commonwealth, trying to create a peaceful, coexisting political environment,” he stated. “Also, to build a better government and country that will enhance the world.”
Furthermore, he outlined three qualities essential for any great peacemaker. “First, become a great listener. Second, become a great learner. No matter your knowledge, pretend ignorance, learn from others, because each person brings unique dimensions.” Third, he said, is becoming a great adviser. “After listening and learning, offer your own input. Together, that creates a superb atmosphere for policy making.”
Deputy Minister Alghali then assured the delegation that Sierra Leone remains fully invested in implementing the national peace accord, now officially named the Tripartite Agreement. Speaking at Freetown’s two‑day review meeting, she said the government does not take its peace role lightly. “Much progress has been made in executing various agreement aspects,” she stated. “Outstanding issues do not outweigh achieved progress.” She expressed confidence that attendees would hear both government perspectives and stakeholder viewpoints on accord execution.
Additionally, the Deputy Minister stressed that peace, security, and national cohesion remain top presidential priorities. She acknowledged recent global tensions, particularly between the United States and other nations, have demanded attention, yet governance and peace agreement execution continue receiving due focus.
The delegation will meet civil society, all political parties, and the media. They will discuss good governance, which means everyone sees themselves within governance, and each person bears responsibility, contributing toward the common good.
