Bryan David Hunt, the United States Ambassador to Sierra Leone, has announced the imposition of new travel restrictions on Sierra Leone by the U.S. government. Speaking during an interview on AYV’s...
The U.S. Embassy in Sierra Leone has suspended the issuance of nonimmigrant visas for Sierra Leonean nationals, following a recent proclamation visa ban and restrictions made by President Donald J. Trump. The...
On June 4, 2025, the Trump administration announced a partial U.S. visa ban on Sierra Leone, citing visa overstays and a refusal to repatriate deported nationals. The ban, effective June 9, affects immigrant...
The U.S. Embassy in Freetown has issued a direct warning to Sierra Leonean citizens against attempting to travel to the United States with the primary intent of giving birth there to secure U.S. citizenship...
The United States Embassy in Sierra Leone successfully held its inaugural College Fair at City Hall on Tuesday, 20th May 2025, attracting hundreds of students eager to explore educational opportunities...
The U.S. Embassy recently collaborated with the Republic of Sierra Leone Air Force (RSLAF) on a crucial engagement focused on developing the SLAF’s capabilities and organizational structure. A team...
The United States Department of State has introduced a revised fee schedule for non-immigrant visa applications. This update affects all U.S. embassies and consulates, including Freetown, and will impact...
A group of promising young leaders from Sierra Leone has left for the United States to participate in the 2025 Pan Africa Youth Leadership Program (PAYLP), a U.S. Department of State initiative designed...
The United States Embassy in Sierra Leone has announced that it will be closed for official business today, April 28, in observance of Sierra Leone’s Independence Day, a local public holiday. In a post...
The old Fourah Bay College (FBC) building is among several heritage projects that have been directly affected by US foreign aid cuts. French media house, Le Monde reported that the Trump administration...
