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Statement by H.E. Mrs. Francess Piagie Alghali, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Sierra Leone The Republic of Sierra Leone, represented by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Mrs. Francess Piagie Alghali, extends her gratitude for the opportunity to address the United Nations Security Council on […]

In what will be a momentous celebration of International Women’s Day, Columbia University’s Teachers College will play host to an esteemed guest, Her Excellency Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, the First Lady of Sierra Leone. Scheduled for March 8, 2024, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, the event promises to be a convergence of ideas and discussions

On February 5, 2024, Ambassador Dr. Michael Imran Kanu, Permanent Representative of Sierra Leone to the United Nations, and Sierra Leone’s Representative at the UN Security Council delivered a lecture on UN Security Council reform at the Egyptian Institute for Diplomatic Studies in Cairo. The lecture was part of a two-week training course for young

H.E. Dr. Michael Imran Kanu, Ambassador & Permanent Representative of Sierra Leone to the United Nations, delivered a powerful statement on behalf of the African Union Member States today during the second meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiations on Security Council reform. In a bold move, Amb. Kanu emphasized Africa’s pressing demand for fair representation in

n a powerful statement today, Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister, H.E. Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, addressed the United Nations Security Council, urging an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza. The minister expressed deep concern over the escalating violence, emphasizing the devastating impact on civilians and the urgent need for a comprehensive solution to the long-standing Middle East

In a pivotal Arria-Formula Meeting, Sierra Leone takes the spotlight for championing sustainable peace through groundbreaking initiatives. The delegation extends gratitude to Japan, Guyana, and Mozambique for organizing the event and acknowledges the invaluable insights from briefers ASG Khaled Khiari, UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner, and Mr. Asif Saleh. The meeting centered around “Peacebuilding and Sustaining

In a decisive move at the United Nations, the African Union has voiced strong opposition to Lichtenstein’s “intermediate model” for Security Council reform. Ambassador Dr. Michael I. Kanu, representing Sierra Leone, delivered a resolute message during the second meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiations, rejecting proposals that fail to address Africa’s long-standing demands for equitable representation.

ierra Leone has issued a powerful call to action at the United Nations Security Council briefing under the agenda “Threat to International Peace and Security – Ukraine.” In a statement delivered by H.E. Dr. Michael Imran Kanu, Sierra Leone’s Permanent Representative, Sierra Leone expressed grave concern over the escalating crisis in Ukraine, emphasizing the urgent

Sierra Leone, in a passionate address to the United Nations, has called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Gaza Strip as the region faces a deepening crisis. Sierra Leone condemned the recent heinous attacks by Hamas on Israeli civilians and the taking of hostages, emphasizing the need for their immediate release. Sierra Leone expressed