His Excellency Dr. Morie Komba Manyeh, Sierra Leone’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, has been elected Chairman of the Commonwealth Foundation Grants Committee. The Commonwealth Foundation Grants Committee plays a vital role in fostering participatory governance across the Commonwealth. It oversees the allocation and management of grants to...
The Deputy High Commissioner of the Sierra Leone High Commission in London, Mrs. Yvonne King Odigboh, delivered a rousing keynote speech at the launch of “Distinguish Sisters”, an organization committed to empowering, supporting, and connecting Sierra Leonean women in the UK and Sierra Leone. The event, held at the elegant Aquum in London’s Clapham North,...
Yesterday, November 10, 2024, Deputy High Commissioner (DHC) Mrs. Yvonne King Odigboh participated in the solemn Remembrance Day ceremonies at the Cenotaph in Whitehall, London. Mrs. King Odigboh joined a distinguished gathering led by His Majesty King Charles III, which included senior members of the British royal family, political leaders, and representatives from across the...
Once upon a time, in the early post-independence era, Sierra Leone’s tourism stood proudly on the global stage. The Sierra Leone National Dance Troupe, representing the pinnacle of the nation’s artistic heritage, showcased its vibrant culture worldwide, attracting a multitude of visitors to the country’s pristine beauty. The troupe won “Best Performance” at the 1964...
In exactly six days after being honoured as Africa First Lady of the Year 2024, in the British Houses of Parliament, Her Excellency Dr. Fatima Maada Bio returned to the U.K. Parliament today. This time the First Lady was invited to deliver closing remarks at the World Humanitarian Forum (WHF). Speaking on the theme, “Addressing...
Following an impressive recent attendance at the U.K. Parliament, where she received the Africa First Lady of the Year 2024 Award, Her Excellency Dr. Fatima Maada Jabbe Bio, First Lady of the Republic of Sierra Leone, yesterday journeyed 50 miles from London to attend activities organized to mark the Black History Month 2024 celebration. Milton...
Last night, Saturday, October 12th, 2024, the Arena of Glory in Charlton was filled with excitement and purpose as Sierra Leone’s celebrated gospel musician Vicky Fornah hosted a charity fundraiser in support of the ongoing construction of an International Music Academy in Sierra Leone. The event, which saw a strong turnout from the Sierra Leonean...
Her Excellency Dr. Fatima Maada Jabbe Bio, the highly esteemed First Lady of Sierra Leone, continues to be celebrated and serenaded after receiving the LPSA Africa First Lady of the Year 2024 Award in the British House of Parliament on Wednesday 9th October 2024. Last night (Friday 11th October 2024) the First Lady was again...
The Palace of Westminster, Houses of Parliament, London Wednesday 9th October 2024. In her capacity as Guest of Honour and Keynote Speaker at yesterday’s session of the ongoing London Political Summit & Awards (LPSA-2024), H.E. Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, the articulate First Lady of Sierra Leone, delivered a resounding speech to a hall filled with...
Saturday, 5th October 2024 Ilford, London Occasion: Family United 10th Anniversary Celebration After attending the Sierra Leone Sellers Union UK’s Annual Luncheon Fete at the Jessie Duffet Tenant Hall in South East London on Saturday, 5th October 2024, Deputy High Commissioner Mrs. Yvonne King Odigboh proceeded to Ilford. There, she joined dignitaries such as Her...
