Today, we are saddened by the passing of Dr Kadie Sesay in the United States. She was ahead of her time and pivotal in changing the political landscape in Sierra Leone for women. I first became acquainted with Dr Kadie in 1990 when she was my lecturer in English Language at the

Today, I delivered a statement and formally launched the Sierra Leone Country Economic Memorandum (CEM) and the Sierra Leone Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) prepared by the World Bank. Both reports look at the country’s growth trajectory in view of climate change

I am extremely proud not only as the Vice President but as a citizen of Sierra Leone to witness President Julius Maada Bio triumphantly flying Sierra Leone’s flag at the highest regional platform as the incoming Chairperson of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of States and

On the margins of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) in Seville, Spain, I participated in a high level side event organized by Global Citizen Now. The session sought to explore strategies to bridge the widening financing gap facing the Global

Today at the FFD 4, the President of Estonia, Mr. Alar Karis and I co-chaired a multi-stakeholder roundtable on mobilizing and aligning domestic public resources. Participants emphasized the growing importance of mobilizing domestic resources to finance our development

Following my presentation yesterday of Sierra Leone’s National Statement where I reiterated our alignment with the Seville Compromiso 2025 and the 2030 SDG commitments, I had the opportunity today at the formal closing of the FFD4 to also present the summary of the

I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of President Muhammadu Buhari, the former president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. On behalf of the people of the Republic of Sierra Leone, I want to express our heartfelt condolences to his family, President Bola Ahmed

I am excited to learn that Sierra Leone’s Compact Program has been recommended for continuation following the review of MCC’s foreign assistance programs. I extend my gratitude to the United States Government and the Millennium Challenge Corporation for their confidence in our

We are at The Freetown Conference Centre for the 14th National Delegates Conference of the Sierra Leone People's Party. I am reminded of our proud history and the sacred responsibility we bear in guiding Sierra Leone towards a prosperous and united future. Our purpose must be

This morning, I attended the State Opening of the third session of the sixth Parliament of the 2nd Republic by His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio In his address, the President catalogued the achievements of his government and re-echoed his vision for building a stable and

This morning, I represented His Excellency, President Julius Maada Bio who is presently on an ECOWAS Mission; to bid farewell to the BGP Vessel crew and Geo Partners. The team, in partnership with the Petroleum Directorate has recently completed an off-shore 3D seismic survey for

As Chairperson of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS, I had a very productive meeting with my brother, His Excellency Alassane Ouattara, Alassane Ouattara, in Abidjan. We discussed important issues impacting our subregion and expressed our commitment to

Today in Senegal, I had a very constructive meeting with His Excellency Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Bassirou Diomaye Faye. My working visit to the subregion as Chairperson of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government has truly highlighted our shared commitment to reinforcing our

This morning, I formally welcomed the Mercy Ship, marking its 8th voyage to our shores since 1992. Mercy Global’s vision of hope and restoring dignity through various surgical procedures has improved and saved the lives of millions worldwide. In Sierra Leone alone, they

Last week, I had the pleasure of opening the Kombra Market at Devil Hole, sponsored by the Kombra Foundation. This community is one that I frequent, and after several requests for support, I collaborated with local stakeholders and CRSG to support women business owners with a

Today, we come together in joyful celebration with our Muslim brothers and sisters for the beautiful feast of Moulid UN-Nabi! Let’s fill our hearts with love for our neighbors and embrace the spirit of unity. May our homes overflow with peace, happiness, and vibrant celebrations!

At the start of the Budget Policy Hearing yesterday at Bintumani, I delivered the keynote statement where I made a bold call for increasing domestic revenue mobilization. I reminded government officials of the urgent need to generate revenue to propel our development aspirations

The just concluded WATAF policy forum hosted in Freetown has brought into sharp focus the regional challenge of domestic revenue mobilization. Any nation committed to inclusive development must today look inwards to drive its development agenda in the face of rising global

The just concluded WATAF policy forum hosted in Freetown has brought into sharp focus the regional challenge of domestic revenue mobilization. Any nation committed to inclusive development must today look inwards to drive its development agenda in the face of rising global

Africa’s leadership, and Sierra Leone’s proud role, have steered the #BBNJ Agreement to entry into force. On my arrival in New York, Sierra Leone deposited the 60th and final ratification, fulfilling the pledge I made at the 3rd UN Ocean Conference in Nice. A triumph for ocean