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On Monday, 28 April 2025, London’s Croydon Council made history by flying the national flag of Sierra Leone outside its Town Hall for the very first time, marking the country’s 64th Independence Anniversary. The commemorative event was officiated by The Worshipful, The Civic Mayor of Croydon, Councillor Kola Agboola. Also in attendance were key dignitaries...

Barely three months after the successful debut of its maiden flight between Freetown and Lagos, *Air Sierra Leone* yesterday proudly launched its direct flight operations between Freetown and London — a major milestone coinciding with Sierra Leone’s 64th Independence Anniversary. The *Boeing 737-8 Max*, a 189-seater jet scheduled to operate the UK route three times...

As we come together once again to celebrate OBBA Week, I am moved to extend warm *fraternal greetings* to all Bo School Boys, Ngors/Kothors and Small Boys—past and present—across the globe. This sacred tradition of endearing reunion is more than a simple gathering; it is a deep *reaffirmation of the values* that the Bo School...

Happy Birthday, HE! From a distance, you look 21… and honestly, some of us are still trying to figure out how you grabbed your secret— great genes, or just dodging stress like a pro? (Smile!) Your wisdom could fill volumes, your humour lights up the room, and your kindness makes you not just a good...

Beijing, Friday 4th April 2025. In a move set to strengthen bilateral ties and boost sustainable development, China and Sierra Leone have reaffirmed their commitment to deeper cooperation in the fisheries sector. This development took place this week in Beijing during the second session of the China-Sierra Leone Joint Fisheries Committee (JFC) meeting. The high-level...

Professor Kelleh Gbawuru Mansaray, the dedicated Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Fourah Bay College, has led Sierra Leone’s participation in the Circular Economy Powered Renewable Energy Centre (CEPREC) kick-off meeting in the UK. The event, held from March 24-28, 2025, brought together experts from the UK and six African nations—Sierra Leone, South Africa, Kenya, Namibia, Rwanda, and...

London, 26 March 2025 His Excellency Dr. Morie Komba Manyeh, Sierra Leone’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, has called for stronger collaboration in Africa’s energy transition drive, while reaffirming his country’s commitment to sustainable energy future. Dr. Manyeh made this remark during an address at a Policy Roundtable...

London, March 19, 2025 The Sierra Leone High Commission in London (SLHC-UK) under the leadership of His Excellency Dr. Morie Komba Manyeh, convened a strategic dialogue today with the executive team of the Oxford Africa Conference (https://x.com/oxfordafrica?s=21&t=zMp_PuXG9i_RYocWcjuy4A). The meeting aimed to explore collaborative avenues that have the potential to yield appropriate benefits for both the...

Sierra Leone played a significant role in this year’s Commonwealth Day celebrations, held on Monday, 10th March 2025, in London. The day’s action-packed events highlighted the nation’s commitment to the Commonwealth’s values. Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey His Excellency Dr. Morie Komba Manyeh, Sierra Leone’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, attended the Commonwealth...