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The United States government has officially handed over the ECOWAS Logistics Training Depot to the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF), marking a significant milestone in regional security cooperation.
Since its establishment in 2002, the Depot has played a crucial role in training and equipping over 1,652 soldiers from 15 African nations. It has been instrumental in supporting peacekeeping missions in Sudan, Somalia, and Liberia.
As part of the handover, the US provided the RSLAF with vital equipment, including 194 vehicles and over 29,000 pieces of communication gear, to enhance the country’s security and peacekeeping capabilities.
US Ambassador Hunt emphasized the importance of this donation in bolstering Sierra Leone’s security and democratic institutions. “This donation has the potential to assist the RSLAF in securing Sierra Leone’s territorial integrity, helping the Sierra Leone Police with internal security, and defending Sierra Leone’s constitution and democracy. With over 200 RSLAF personnel trained in logistics and operational management, this transition ensures the Depot will continue to serve as a cornerstone for national and regional stability.” he said.
The Depot is one of two approved ECOWAS military facilities designed to facilitate joint military operations, stockpile resources, and enable the rapid deployment of ECOWAS Standby Forces (ESF) during regional crises.
The handover comes as Sierra Leone prepares to host a 1,200-strong peacekeeping force authorized by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). This force, part of the ECOWAS Counter-Terrorism Force (CTForce), aims to stabilize the country and prevent unconstitutional regimes.
We need better things in Sierra Leone not basement for army national in our country
Congratulations to the Almighty God and the Mother Of Democracy USA
Long Live Sierra Leone and Long Live the United States of America
Were The people of this country consulted on this? If yes and the public accepted then it fine but if no referendum was conducted on this, it might be more problem for this country. Other African countries are refusing to host such military bases. Why is our government doing this?
How can you get better things in Sierra Leone when we don’t have better leadership?
Just to set the record straight. The 1, 200 ECOMOG troops are NOT a Standby force for West Africa. They will be deployed in Freetown and other area specifically to restore Democracy and Constitutional rule in Sierra Leone. No more No less.
God will see us through
With peace in any country,all other development and better things you are asking for, can be achieved. We need the depot and the peace keepers to keep us peaceful.
Sure
We need democracy in sierra Leone
Welcome to democracy in sierra Leone, democracy will restore in sierra leone God bless American for there tireless efforts.
Transparency and accountability in democracy is what we keen for our beloved nation.
The killing is too much…….
Why ecowas in our country again do we have war or political disability because actually this those not make any sense, or other way round the government of the day want to fix proper democracy in Sierra Leone.
My people don’t mislead yourself,ECOMOG is not hear to remove Maada Bio or SLPP , SLPP won the election hands down and Maada Bio was duly elected president of the republic of Sierra Leone through democratic process no more no less, so those of you thinking otherwise, you are mislead, so find another to do and wait for 2028
How trust Worthy is ECOMOG, thinking about what they did to Samuel Kay in Liberia, Nigerians can do anything for money.
We need the Truth for all this
Freedom is coming one day in sierra Leone.
And the person that said Maada won the election why this type of thing is happening towards his regim but it never happened during EBK
The truth shall prevail in sierra Leone.
Game is playing, Maada, get ready for the worst
Democracy is the bedrock for peace and development, which also hinges on free, fair, transparent, peaceful, accountable and credible elections which will be a accepted by all patriotic and loving SIERRA LEONEANS.