Hon. JB Dauda arrives in Ethiopia for Executive Council Meeting

Abdul Karim Koroma Information Attaché Embassy of the Republic of Sierra Leone Addis Ababa Ethiopia

UPDATED: Saturday, January 28, 2012 04:54 AM

Ambassador Bangali and Hon. J. B. Dauda

Sierra Leone's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Joseph Bandabla Dauda has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to join his colleague Ministers of External Affairs to attend the 20th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council which is currently holding from 26th -27th January 2012 at the headquarters of the African Union.

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The Moringa Seed Benefit Feast

This specific project to benefit from this event is Sustainable Agriculture's expansion into northern Sierra Leone. After a long bloody civil war, Sierra Leone has had a democratically elected government for ten years and now appears to be relatively stable. It is reported that the government is running the country for the benefit of the people unlike many other African countries. Despite this, the country remains one of the poorest in the world and it has one of the very worst child death rates, a key indicator of nutrition quality.

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World Bank announces new Country Director for Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone

The World Bank has appointed Yusupha B. Crookes as Country Director for Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone.

His appointment takes effect from March 1, 2012 and he will be based in the World Bank's Accra Office.

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Italy to support Sierra Leone with USD 600,000

Italy's Deputy State Minister for Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Staffan De Mistura announced on Thursday 26th January that despite economic crisis in his country, they will make available USD 600,000 to support development projects in Sierra Leone.

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S.L. Daily Mail Request The Attention of Sierra Leone's Attorney General and Minister of Justice

"PLEASE HELP ME – MY PEOPLE ARE DYING!"
A Sierra Leonan's Plea For Justice.
I sincerely believe that there is someone somewhere out there who will read this writing and relate to its contents with empathy and help "FREE MY PEOPLE" from the constant pain and suffering they have endured all these years by those who believe they are GOD ALMIGHTY. We have tried everything within our reach to see that justice is awarded to those who deserve it by the Judicial System in Sierra Leone, but not at all. I now believe the saying that, "There is no justice for the poor, and justice delayed is justice denied". These events are currently revolving around us in Makeni High Court, Sierra Leone. There is no ray of hope or end in site for the sufferings of the people of Rokel. This is why I am turning to you with closed hands and tears rolling down my cheeks asking for your help. You may very well be the one who holds the key to fix this problem.

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What Does The Next 50 Yrs Hold For Sierra Leone

After over five months of both nationwide and international consultations and deliberations among Sierra Leoneans from all walks of life, the much anticipated Sierra Leone Conference on Development and Transformation will now take place at the Miatta Conference Centre in Freetown starting Monday 30 January to February 1 2012.

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Sierra Leonean Voter Registration Making History

The Embassy of the Republic of Sierra Leone in the United States of America wish to inform Sierra Leoneans residing in North America and Canada, that voter registration has commenced in Sierra Leone.

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Sierra Leone's agriculture is an Engine for Economic growth

"As the world population grows, so does the demand for high-quality foodstuffs. It is estimated that there will be nine billion people to feed in 2050," those were the exact words of the German Minister of Agriculture, Ilse Aigner, in her welcome statement at the Global Forum for Food and Agriculture(GFFA), during the 77th International Green Week in Berlin last weekend.

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