U.S. Embassy Welcomes Meghan Moore as New Chargé d’Affaires

2 months ago

The United States Embassy in Freetown has announced the arrival of Meghan Moore as the new Chargé d’Affaires to Sierra Leone. Before her appointment in Freetown, Moore served as Deputy Chief of Mission...

U.S. Embassy in Freetown Announces Job Vacancy for Qualified Sierra Leoneans

2 months ago

The United States Embassy in Freetown has announced a vacancy for the position of Residential Housing Coordinator, inviting qualified Sierra Leoneans and interested applicants to apply. According to...

U.S Ends Routine Visa Services in Freetown as New Rules Take Effect

2 months ago

The United States Embassy in Freetown has announced that it will discontinue routine visa processing services in Sierra Leone effective 1 August 2026, as part of a wider realignment of US visa operations...

U.S. State Department Clears New Ambassador for Sierra Leone

2 months ago

The United States Department of State has certified career diplomat Daniel Travis as qualified to serve as the next U.S. Ambassador to Sierra Leone, marking a key step in the confirmation process before...

U.S. Embassy Expands Digital Journalism Training for Provincial Journalists in Bo

2 months ago

The United States Embassy in Sierra Leone has completed a three-day intensive training programme for provincial journalists in Bo, aimed at strengthening digital journalism, artificial intelligence (AI),...

Sierra Leone Government Under Fire as U.S. Embassy Staff Seek Recovery of Long-Term Savings

3 months ago

Employees at the U.S. Embassy in Freetown have accused the National Insurance Company (NIC) of breaching contractual obligations by failing to refund savings and insurance contributions months after terminating...

U.S. Embassy Freetown Announces Sealed Bid Auction for Surplus Items

3 months ago

The United States Embassy in Freetown has announced a sealed bid auction for the sale of a range of surplus government assets, including vehicles, heavy-duty equipment, and office furniture. The auction,...

U.S. President Donald Trump Nominates New Ambassador to Sierra Leone

3 months ago

U.S. President Donald Trump has formally sent the nomination of career diplomat Daniel Travis to the Senate to serve as the next U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Sierra Leone. The announcement, released...

U.S. Embassy Freetown Debunks Reports of Embassy Closure

3 months ago

The United States Embassy in Freetown has dismissed reports suggesting that it is set to close, assuring the public that its operations continue as normal. In an official statement, the Embassy clarified...

Sierra Leone’s Fate Unknown as Trump Govt Set to Reduce Number of U.S. Embassies That Process Visas

3 months ago

The United States government is set to significantly reduce the number of its embassies and consulates in Africa that process visa applications, a move that could impact Sierra Leoneans and other West...