Amb. Reimer hosts MCC CEO Visit in Freetown as the U.S. and Sierra Leone Finalize Compact...
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (February 27, 2023)— United States Ambassador David Reimer welcomed a delegation from the U.S Government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) to Freetown today,…
THE UNITED STATES SUPPORT WFP’S RESPONSE AS HIGH FOOD PRICES INCREASE HUNGER IN SIERRA LEONE
T T I THE UNITED STATES SUPPORT WFP’S RESPONSE AS HIGH FOOD PRICES INCREASE HUNGER IN SIERRA LEONE
Ambassador David Reimer hosted a reception at his residence to acknowledge and appreciate Alumni
Remarks – Ambassador David Reimer Alumni Reception @ CMR Saturday, January 21, 2023 @ 5:00 pm Good evening everyone, and welcome to my residence. We’ll…
U.S. Ambassador supports Community-Based Projects throughout Sierra Leone
Embassy of the United States of America Public Affairs Office Freetown December 07, 2022 Contact: JallohA@state.gov Tel: 099 105 500 Press Release U.S. Ambassador…
Officials from the United States government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)meet with a range...
Officials from the United States government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) are pleased to be in Sierra Leone this week to meet with a range of…
US Embassy Freetown November 1, 2022, Auction
AUCTION RULES FOR BIDDERS US Embassy Freetown November 1, 2022, Auction Covid Precautions: Bidders must comply with COVID mitigation regulations SITE INFORMATION: Auction is sealed…
2024 Diversity Visa period will begin on Wednesday, October 5
The 2024 Diversity Visa period will begin on Wednesday, October 5 at 12:00pm EDT. This program garners significant attention from the public. CA…
Celebrating 60 years in Sierra Leone, U.S. Peace Corps Volunteers Sworn in
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone, September 09,2022 – On its 60th Anniversary in Sierra Leone, U.S. Ambassador David Reimer swore in the latest cohort Peace Corps Volunteers…
Message for U.S. Citizens: New Airport Security Fee
Effective immediately, all inbound and outbound passengers from international airports in Sierra Leone are required to pay a $25 airport security fee prior to travel. …
DO YOU HAVE A PEACE CORPS STORY???
It is Peace Corps Sierra Leone’s 60th Anniversary year in Sierra Leone and we are looking for a few stories of how Peace Corps Volunteers…
U.S. Training Program Graduates 35 New “Disease Detectives” in Sierra Leone
Press Release For Immediate Release August 29, 2022 U.S. Embassy in Freetown U.S. Training Program Graduates 35 New “Disease Detectives” in Sierra Leone FREETOWN,…
Heavy rain and flooding – use caution
Heavy rains throughout the day have caused landslides and major flooding in the Freetown area. Please use caution if you must go out and avoid…
Ambassador Reimer Met Grantee for Civic Engagement Projects
Ambassador Reimer met with Sierra Leone Unites and Sierra Leone International Model United Nations today to kick off two U.S. Embassy grant projects on youth…
Possible Protests – August 12
Groups have formed in multiple areas in Freetown, including Waterloo and downtown near the seaport. Use caution today and over the weekend as you move…
Alert: Clashes between SLP and Protesters
There are ongoing clashes between protestors and the SLP at multiple locations including Lungi, East End, and Downtown. Tear gas has been fired at multiple…
Health Alert: U. S. Embassy Freetown
Location: Worldwide Event: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 Travel Health Notice for Monkeypox in Multiple Countries…
Monday, August 8 – Potential Protests/Demonstrations/Strikes
There is much chatter around town and on social media concerning Monday, August 8 and potential protests/demonstrations/strikes. Due to this, the Sierra Leone Police (SLP)…
Worldwide Caution
On July 31, 2022, the United States conducted a precision counterterrorism strike in Afghanistan that killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, Osama bin Laden’s deputy and successor as…
Latest from ShareAmerica
Helping Africa’s small farmers access credit, improve yields
The One Acre Fund, a U.S. government partner, helps African farmers access fertilizer to increase profits and feed their families.
U.S. report documents human rights abuses in 2022
The 2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices shows "a backsliding in human rights conditions," Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
On Ramadan in America
In the U.S., where Ramadan embraces customs from around the world, three Muslims describe their own uniquely American Ramadan journeys.