US Embassy in Freetown to Host US-Africa Confab on Gender and Maritime Security

4 months ago

The United States Embassy in Freetown, along with other partners, is set to host the US-Africa Confab on Gender and Maritime Security on January 14-15, 2025. This event is a collaboration between the...

Samura Kamara Signs Book of Condolence for Late President Jimmy Carter at the US Embassy

4 months ago

Former All People's Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Dr. Samura Kamara, participated in the signing of the Book of Condolence for the late President Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United...

U.S. Embassy Pays Tribute to Sierra Leone’s Cultural Music Icon, Steady Bongo

5 months ago

The U.S. Embassy in Freetown has paid heartfelt tribute to one of Sierra Leone’s greatest cultural icons, Lansana Sheriff, affectionately known as Steady Bongo, following his recent passing. Widely...

United States Funds $292M Power Project to Boost Electricity Generation in Sierra Leone

5 months ago

The United States has disbursed the first portion of a $292 million loan through the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to finance the construction and operation of a 105-megawatt...

U.S. Ambassador Examines Intersection of Renewable Energy and Environmental Protection on Sherbro Island

5 months ago

On the fourth day of his visit to Bonthe District, U.S. Ambassador David Reimer Hunt focused on the synergy between renewable energy development and environmental conservation during a tour of Sherbro...

U.S. Embassy Hands Over ECOWAS Logistics Depot as 1,200 Standby Force Set to Arrive in Sierra Leone

6 months ago

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...

U.S. Ambassador Bryan Hunt’s Remarks at the U.S. Embassy Election Night Event

6 months ago

Honorable Ministers and Ministers Deputy of Government; Honorable Members of Parliament; Ambassadors, High Commissioners, and Members of the Diplomatic and Consular Corps; international and private sector...

Chief Minister Provides Update on the Implementation of the National Unity and Tripartite Committee Agreement

7 months ago

The Chief Minister of Sierra Leone, Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, has provided an update on the swift progress being made in implementing the Agreement of National Unity and the reforms recommended by the...

U.S. Ambassador Bryan Hunt Visits CHRDI to Discuss Human Rights and Social Accountability in Sierra Leone

7 months ago

On November 1, 2024, U.S. Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Bryan Hunt, visited the Campaign for Human Rights and Development International (CHRDI) at their office in Freetown. This meeting marked a significant...

U.S. Government Partners with Local Food Producer to Boost Food Security in Sierra Leone

7 months ago

The U.S. Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), has announced the launch of the Bennimix Out growers Activity, a partnership with Bennimix Food Company. This 3-year...