Freetown, Sierra Leone – February 23, 2026: Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr OBE on Monday welcomed Dr. Nikolaus Marschik, Secretary General for Foreign Affairs at Austria’s Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs, along with his delegation, during a courtesy call at Freetown City Council.
The engagement provided a platform for Freetown to share its perspectives and priorities, contributing to Austria’s evolving strategy for engagement with Africa. Discussions centered on the city’s pressing development challenges, including gaps in land-use planning systems, building permit regulations, and the strain of rapid population growth without adequate urban management frameworks.
Mayor Aki-Sawyerr presented Freetown’s development roadmap, emphasizing its overarching goal of job creation. This vision is structured around four strategic clusters designed to drive sustainable growth and improve livelihoods across the city.
The meeting underscored the importance of diplomatic collaboration in addressing urban challenges and fostering opportunities for transformation.
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Source:
FCC Communications