{"id":14268,"date":"2025-03-19T22:11:55","date_gmt":"2025-03-19T22:11:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/?p=14268"},"modified":"2025-03-19T22:11:55","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T22:11:55","slug":"sierra-leone-high-commission-engages-with-oxford-africa-conference-team-to-forge-strategic-partnership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/?p=14268","title":{"rendered":"Sierra Leone High Commission Engages with Oxford Africa Conference Team to Forge Strategic Partnership"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1019\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PHOTO-2025-03-19-21-37-23-1024x1019.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PHOTO-2025-03-19-21-37-23-1024x1019.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PHOTO-2025-03-19-21-37-23-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PHOTO-2025-03-19-21-37-23-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PHOTO-2025-03-19-21-37-23-768x764.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PHOTO-2025-03-19-21-37-23-1536x1528.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PHOTO-2025-03-19-21-37-23-70x70.jpg 70w, https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PHOTO-2025-03-19-21-37-23-580x577.jpg 580w, https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PHOTO-2025-03-19-21-37-23-860x856.jpg 860w, https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PHOTO-2025-03-19-21-37-23-1160x1154.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PHOTO-2025-03-19-21-37-23.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>London, March 19, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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&amp;t=zMp_PuXG9i_RYocWcjuy4A). The meeting aimed to explore collaborative avenues that have the potential to yield appropriate benefits for both the OAC and for Sierra Leone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Oxford Africa Conference, organized annually by the Oxford University Africa Society (AfriSoc), has established itself as a key platform for discussing Africa\u2019s future. The 2025 conference is scheduled for May 24-25 at the Blavatnik School of Government, focusing on the theme \u201cChanging Narratives: Vision, Action, and Transformation of Africa.\u201d&nbsp; \ufffc<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PHOTO-2025-03-19-21-37-24-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PHOTO-2025-03-19-21-37-24-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PHOTO-2025-03-19-21-37-24-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PHOTO-2025-03-19-21-37-24-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PHOTO-2025-03-19-21-37-24-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PHOTO-2025-03-19-21-37-24-580x435.jpg 580w, https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PHOTO-2025-03-19-21-37-24-860x645.jpg 860w, https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PHOTO-2025-03-19-21-37-24-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PHOTO-2025-03-19-21-37-24.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Today\u2019s&nbsp; in-depth discussions were enriched by the presence of Maryam Nina Hardy, President of the Oxford Africa Society for 2025 (https:\/\/uk.linkedin.com\/in\/maryam-nina-hardy-092b63117); Wantoe T. Wantoe (@WantoetW), Co-Convener of the Conference; and Clement Amponsah (snr_clement_), Program Coordinator. This engagement signifies the inception of a promising partnership, with both sides poised to announce significant developments in the near future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PHOTO-2025-03-19-21-37-24-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PHOTO-2025-03-19-21-37-24-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PHOTO-2025-03-19-21-37-24-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PHOTO-2025-03-19-21-37-24-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PHOTO-2025-03-19-21-37-24-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PHOTO-2025-03-19-21-37-24-1-580x435.jpg 580w, https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PHOTO-2025-03-19-21-37-24-1-860x645.jpg 860w, https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PHOTO-2025-03-19-21-37-24-1-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PHOTO-2025-03-19-21-37-24-1.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PHOTO-2025-03-19-21-37-24-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PHOTO-2025-03-19-21-37-24-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PHOTO-2025-03-19-21-37-24-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PHOTO-2025-03-19-21-37-24-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PHOTO-2025-03-19-21-37-24-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PHOTO-2025-03-19-21-37-24-2-580x435.jpg 580w, https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PHOTO-2025-03-19-21-37-24-2-860x645.jpg 860w, https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PHOTO-2025-03-19-21-37-24-2-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PHOTO-2025-03-19-21-37-24-2.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PHOTO-2025-03-19-21-37-24-3-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PHOTO-2025-03-19-21-37-24-3-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PHOTO-2025-03-19-21-37-24-3-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PHOTO-2025-03-19-21-37-24-3-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PHOTO-2025-03-19-21-37-24-3-580x773.jpg 580w, https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PHOTO-2025-03-19-21-37-24-3-860x1147.jpg 860w, https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PHOTO-2025-03-19-21-37-24-3-1160x1547.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PHOTO-2025-03-19-21-37-24-3.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>High Commissioner Dr. Manyeh expressed optimism about the collaboration, stating that such partnerships are pivotal in advancing mutual goals and fostering deeper ties between Sierra Leone and premier academic institutions like Oxford.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Oxford Africa Conference has a rich history of facilitating meaningful dialogues on Africa\u2019s development, bringing together scholars, professionals, and thought leaders to address critical issues and innovative solutions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Abdulai Braima<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Information Attach\u00e9 <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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&amp;t=zMp_PuXG9i_RYocWcjuy4A). 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