FREETOWN, Sierra Leone – From July 15th-19th, U.S. Embassy Freetown led a strategic seminar on the critical issue of Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing and associated crimes for members of Sierra Leone’s Joint Maritime Committee at the Sierra Leone Naval Base in Murray Town, Freetown. A delegation from the U.S. Coast Guard and the United...Read More
By Alusine Sesay Sierra Leone capital, Freetown, has been experiencing persistent torrential rains since July 1, 2024. The highest recorded incident was on Saturday, July 20, 2024, with rains causing associated impacts, including flooding in low-lying areas. Major roads in the city were rendered impassable due to the flood waters, heavily constraining vehicles and pedestrians having...Read More
By Feima Kpaka Presidential Lodge, Freetown – President Dr Julius Maada Bio has on Friday, July 19, 2024, presided over the oath-taking ceremony of the new Secretary to the President, Dr Emmanuel Gaima, expressing hope and confidence that he will bring his extensive expertise on matters of governance to bear on the tasks and demands of...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone’s President Dr Julius Maada Bio on Thursday engaged development partners at State House in Freetown. The president reaffirms his government’s unwavering commitment to development initiatives to positively transform the lives of Sierra Leoneans. During these crucial engagements, President Bio articulated Sierra Leone’s core aspirations as the nation assumes its seat...Read More
MSF Access Campaign — Medicines Are Not a Luxury “I left my village and brought my son here because he was not getting better,” says Aruna, father of three-year-old Augustine. “He was losing weight and coughing a lot. He sweats throughout the night — I have to get up and wipe his sweat away. He is...Read More
