United Nations Headquarters, New York, Monday, 12 August 2024 – Today, His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio officially inaugurated the Sierra Leone Peacebuilding Art Exhibition at the United Nations. The exhibition highlights the nation's journey toward peace and reconciliation. Read More »

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) engaged Member States and a diverse group of maritime sector stakeholders to assess the financial, economic, and implementation options of the Praia-Dakar maritime transport project. This consultation is a key milestone towards the completion of the technical studies for the project, which aims to advance the larger Praia-Dakar-Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Transport Project. The initiative strives to improve regional connectivity and promote economic integration within West Africa. Read More »

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has accepted the resignation of Madam Nyemadi D. Pearson, Deputy Governor for Operations at the Central Bank of Liberia. In her letter of resignation, Madam Pearson expressed thanks to President Boakai for the time she served as Deputy Governor of the CBL. In accepting the resignation letter, the President thanked Madam Pearson for her service to the country. Read More »

New York, USA, Sunday 11 August 2024 – His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio hosted an informal dinner Sunday evening for members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Read More »

The Ghana Boundary Commission (GhBC) commissioned a rehabilitated health centre at Leklebi-Kame in the Afadjato South District of the Volta Region on 8 August 2024. This initiative is part of efforts to implement social interventions in deprived border communities. The facility was rehabilitated in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration (MoFARI), with financial support from the ECOWAS Commission, aiming to improve healthcare delivery in the area. Read More »

His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio, serving as President of the United Nations Security Council for August 2024, has addressed members of the council during a dinner event. This occasion marks Sierra Leone's historic role at the United Nations. Read More »

Sierra Leone’s President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has concluded a one-day working visit to Burkina Faso at the invitation of his counterpart. This visit follows closely on the heels of his State Opening of Parliament Address delivered in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Read More »

The ECOWAS Commission is organizing the 42nd Ordinary Meeting of the Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff (CCDS) in Abuja, Federal Republic of Nigeria from August 7 to 9, 2024. This meeting is being held against a backdrop of rising incidents involving Terrorist Armed Groups (TAGs), Violent Extremist Groups (VEGs), Transnational Organized Crimes (TOCs), and cyber misinformation and disinformation that continue to undermine peace and security in the region. The Central Sahel remains the epicenter of TAGs and VEGs, while littoral Member States are grappling with pressure from... Read More »

His Excellency President Adama Barrow received delegates from the Pharmacy Association of The Gambia, the Medicine Control Agency (MCA), and the Ministry of Health on Wednesday. The meeting focused on the challenges that the Pharmacy Association of The Gambia is facing due to MCA regulations for the importation of medicines in The Gambia. Read More »

Following operations "Safe Domain I" in November 2021 and "Safe Domain II" in September 2023, ECOWAS and its Multinational Maritime Coordination Centre (MMCC) for Zone E, which includes Togo, Benin, and Nigeria, are organizing Operation Safe Domain III. This major maritime initiative aims to enhance safety on the high seas from August 5 to 9, 2024. Read More »

The ECOWAS Commission, through its Department of Economic Affairs and Agriculture, is hosting a regional meeting from August 6 to 8 in Abidjan. The purpose of the gathering is to establish a standardized regional carbon market in West Africa as part of the Regional Climate Strategy implementation. The workshop aims to lay the groundwork for this market by engaging stakeholders and analyzing foundational documents. Read More »

The Office of the President has dismissed reports that President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. has withdrawn the appointment of Cllr. Johnathan Massaquoi as the Executive Director of the Office of the War and Economic Crimes Court. Read More »

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has relieved Mr. James Armah Massaquoi of his post as Deputy Minister for Administration at the Ministry of Education for administrative reasons. Read More »

Chief Minister Julie Thomas has extended a welcome to the newly appointed Minister of State at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office with responsibility for the Overseas Territories, Stephen Doughty MP. Read More »

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio concluded a one-day working visit to Burkina Faso, invited by the Head of State, Captain Ibrahim Traoré. The visit aimed to strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations. Read More »

Parliament Building, Tower Hill, Freetown Tuesday 6 August 2024 – His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has outlined improvements in affordable and quality healthcare during his State Opening of Parliament address, indicating that healthcare infrastructure investments have increased significantly through collaboration with partners. Read More »

The ECOWAS Commissioner for Economic Affairs and Agriculture, Mrs. Massandje Toure Litsé, has tasked members of the technical committee responsible for selecting members of the proposed ECOWAS Regional Business Council (EBC) to ensure that the Council is inclusive and reflects the diversity of businesses in the region. Read More »

HM Prison is introducing new initiatives to address concerns about the existing prison environment. Inmates currently have limited access to natural light and ventilation, and independent inspections have highlighted the need for increased outdoor time for inmates. Read More »

Senator Ihenyen, the lead partner at Infusion Lawyers, stated that Tigran Gambaryan, head of financial crime compliance at the crypto exchange Binance, has been detained by the Nigerian government since February 28 and should be released. Ihenyen shared his statement in an August 3 post on X. Read More »

Parliament Building, Tower Hill, Freetown, Tuesday 6 August 2024 – His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio today delivered his State Opening of Parliament Address, emphasizing that agriculture and food security are the cornerstones of a nation’s stability and prosperity. Read More »