U.S. Coast Guard Vessel “Thetis” Rescues Two Fishermen in the Gulf of Guinea GULF OF GUINEA — The U.S. Coast Guard Vessel called the “Thetis” (WMEC-910) conducted a rescue-at-sea of two fishermen, who were presumed dead, approximately 40 miles south of Sierra Leone in the Gulf of Guinea, March 14, 2019. Watchstanders ...
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 15 March, 2019 | Topics:
Press Releases
During his March 2019 trip to the United States, President Bio traveled to Boston, Massachusetts and Washington DC. He spoke at Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In Boston, our U.S. Embassy Freetown Economics Section organized an investors round table breakfast where the Chief Minister and other VIP speakers addressed American senior executives and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 12 March, 2019 | Topics:
Events
United States Mission Sierra Leone Office of Security Cooperation Press Release Freetown March 6, 2019 Contact: Emily Royse Green Tel: 099 105 500 U.S. Ambassador Hands Over Personal Protective Equipment to the RSLAF On Thursday, 28 February 2019, the U.S. Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Maria E. Brewer, handed over Personal Protective Equipment ...
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 6 March, 2019 | Topics:
Press Releases
U.S. Embassy Freetown welcomed a group of
four firefighters from Bloomington, Indiana as part of the
Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI) reciprocal exchange program. The trip was designed and implemented by Sierra Leone Mandela Washington Fellowship alumnus Eastina Taylor, who works for BBC Media Action. The firefighters spent one week in Freetown training the National Fire Force, meeting with high level officials in the national ...
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 11 February, 2019 | Topics:
Events
Demonstrations related to political events in Sierra Leone are planned for the central business district of Freetown from December 29-31, 2018. Gloucester Street, Wallace Johnson Street, Shaika Steven Street, Lamaina Sankoh Street and the State Avenue area are expected to be affected by the demonstrations. Expect traffic congestion and an increased police presence in the area to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 31 December, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
United States Mission Sierra Leone Press Release Freetown December 19, 2017 Contact: Emily Green Tel: 099 105 500 ext. USAID’s Achievement in Promoting Infection Prevention Control in Sierra Leone On December 19th 2018, International Organization for Migration (IOM), the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in partnership with Njala University hosted a graduation ceremony ...
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 21 December, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
United States Mission Sierra Leone Office of Security Cooperation Press Release Freetown December 18, 2018 Contact: Emily Royse Green D Tel: 099 105 500 U.S. Ambassador Hands Over Mobile Health Service Caravan On Tuesday 18 December 2018, the U.S. Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Maria E. Brewer, handed over a Mobile Health Service Caravan to the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 19 December, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Freetown, Sierra Leone (December 8-9, 2018) Location: Bureh Beach Event: December 8 to December 9, 2018, a Sierra Leone political organization is hosting a large beach party. As with any large gathering, there is a risk of increased petty crime, including pickpocketing. If travelling south of Freetown, exercise caution and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 7 December, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
United States Mission Sierra Leone Public Affairs Office Press Release November 28, 2018 Freetown Contact: Emily Royse Green Tel: 099105000 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Launch Newest Phase of McGovern-Dole School Lunch Program in Sierra Leone On November 28, 2018, U.S. Ambassador to Sierra Leone Maria E. Brewer gave ...
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 29 November, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Location: Moriba Village (Southeast of Bo, Southern Region), Sierra Leone Event: Local authorities have notified the Embassy of continuing protests in the area of Moriba Village in the southern region of Sierra Leone. The protests are related to an ongoing strike at the Sierra Rutile mine. Roads may be blocked. A Town Hall meeting was ...
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 23 November, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
Locations: Lumley and Juba areas of Freetown Event: Civil disorder is expected to continue in Lumley and Juba this evening, Tuesday, November 6, 2018. There is a large police and military presence in these areas. U.S. government personnel are advised to avoid these areas. Actions to take: – Avoid Lumley and Juba neighborhoods – Monitor local media ...
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 6 November, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
Ambassador Brewer met with H.E. President Maada Bio to discuss the important bilateral relationship between our two countries. Long live the friendship between the United States of America and the Republic of Sierra Leone!
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 31 October, 2018 | Topics:
Events
On October 12, U.S. Ambassador Maria Brewer signed grant agreements totaling $60,000 with eleven community organizations working to improve economic and social conditions at the local level through the Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Program. The funds will support projects in nine districts to help them withstand economic and social hardship. The projects will provide agricultural inputs ...
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 31 October, 2018 | Topics:
Events
By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 1 October, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
AUTHOR: Mariama Keita U.S. Ebola recovery investments in health in Sierra Leone will help millions of women, children and communities grow and thrive. As USAID Transforms lives, Sierra Leone is committed to inclusive development and we celebrate the successful presidential, parliamentary, and local-level peaceful election processes in March 2018 were a vital step forward in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 31 August, 2018 | Topics:
Events
On Friday, August 24, Chargé d'Affaires Tomekah Burl swore in 54 new Peace Corps volunteers in Sierra Leone. Their work will focus on secondary education and health. Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Alie Kabba also welcomed the volunteers and congratulated them on their service. The ceremony took place at the Peace Corps Training site in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 28 August, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 30 July, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 23 July, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
At the U.S. Embassy in Sierra Leone, we commemorated the 242nd anniversary of our Independence Day last week with guests from government, civil society, business, media, academia, and the arts. In her remarks, Ambassador Maria Brewer noted how our two nations are united by history, common values, and a commitment to democracy. Minister of Foreign ...
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 17 July, 2018 | Topics:
Events
By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 28 June, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Introducing the 2018 Cohort of Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Mandela Washington Fellows from Sierra Leone! These young leaders will travel to the United States to hone their skills at a U.S. higher education institution with support for professional development after they return home. Institutes focus on leadership and skills development in one of three ...
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 20 June, 2018 | Topics:
News
On June 7, 2018 U.S. Ambassador to Sierra Leone Maria Brewer, in cooperation with the Chief Imam of Freetown Municipality, Sheikh Abubakarr Conteh, hosted an interfaith Iftar at her residence. “On behalf of the people of the United States, I extend my warmest wishes to all Muslims in Sierra Leone. I hope that we are ...
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 14 June, 2018 | Topics:
News
By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 30 May, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
The U.S. Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Maria E Brewer, has commissioned a new Library and Skills Laboratory at the National School of Midwifery in Freetown. The donation is part of the Resilient and Responsive Health Systems (RRHS) initiative, a five year grant of $9.5M, which is made available through the Health Resources and Services Ad-ministration. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 22 May, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
The Global Director of Peace Corp Volunteers, Hon. Josephine Olsen has on Sunday, 05/13/2018 paid a day visit to the Peace Corp Country Team and volunteers in Sierra Leone. Speaking to staff at the head office in Freetown, Hon. Olsen thanked them for making their operation work like magic in Sierra Leone and encouraged them ...
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 22 May, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
On May 11, 2018 the White House delegation met with President Julius Maada Bio on the eve of inauguration, and attended the inauguration on Saturday
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 22 May, 2018 | Topics:
Events
Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Freetown, Sierra Leone (May 12, 2018) Location: Sierra Leone, countrywide Event: Presidential Inauguration celebrations will take place on Saturday, May 12th, in Sierra Leone. The official ceremony will be held at the Siaka Stevens Stadium in Freetown on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Spontaneous celebrations will likely take place throughout ...
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 16 May, 2018 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
On Thursday, May 10, 2018 Ambassador Maria Brewer launched the Sierra Leone chapter of the State Alumni Group in Sierra. This group comprises people who have benefitted from one of our many exchange programs like Tech Woman, YALI, Fulbright, Humphrey, and many others!
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 14 May, 2018 | Topics:
Events
U.S. Ambassador Alexander Laskaris, the Deputy Commander for Civil-Military Engagement at United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), held high-level meetings in Freetown yesterday as part of a series of engagements across West Africa. At the pinnacle of the visit, Ambassador Laskaris, along with the U.S. Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Maria Brewer, met with His Excellency the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 4 May, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 19 April, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 5 April, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 19 March, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 16 March, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Traffic Alert – U. S. Embassy Freetown, Sierra Leone (March 7, 2018) Location: Country Wide Event: On Wednesday, March 7, Sierra Leone will hold general elections. Motor vehicle traffic will be restricted to official vehicles from 6:00am to 7:00pm. Please see the attached official message from the Government of Sierra Leone. Movement of people on ...
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 5 March, 2018 | Topics:
News
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Freetown, Sierra Leone (January 25-26, 2018) Location: Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to, the following neighborhoods in Freetown, Sierra Leone: Freetown, Downtown National Electoral Commission Event: Demonstrations are expected to take place on January 25 and 26, 2018 beginning at 9 a.m. On the 25th, Sierra ...
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 24 January, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
Repair and Painting of Metal Anti-Climb Fence
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 18 January, 2018 | Topics:
News
By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 19 December, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 15 December, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative Expands to Sierra Leone
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 17 November, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 17 November, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
I am the U.S. Ambassador to Sierra Leone and not just to Freetown.” This was Ambassador Maria Brewer’s key message as she made her first visit outside of Freetown to Makeni and Kono respectively. For Ambassador Brewer, coming to Sierra Leone as an Ambassador felt like a homecoming after having served at the U.S. Embassy ...
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 2 November, 2017 | Topics:
Events
HR HR/OE is deploying Electronic Recruitment Application. ERA is an electronic applicant management system powered by Monster.com. It will allow Human Resources professionals at Missions overseas to easily identify quality candidates from large pools of online applicants. It is a compliant, flexible, proven applicant tracking solution that automates end-to-end hiring process. Most-of-all, ERA eliminates the need for paper-based ...
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 30 October, 2017 | Topics:
News
October 11, 2017 The U.S. Embassy has learned that political rallies are ongoing throughout Freetown, especially in the downtown area, at this time. Should you find yourself in an area where a rally is occurring, you should leave the area as soon as possible. Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate ...
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 11 October, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
United States Mission Sierra Leone Public Affairs Office Press Release Freetown October 5, 2017 Contact: Emily Royse Green Tel: 099 105 500 ext. 5211 USAID Supports Landmark Achievement in Infection Prevention Control On October 5th 2017, the University of Sierra Leone College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, and Njala University graduated their first ...
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 6 October, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
United States Mission Sierra Leone Public Affairs Office Press Release Freetown September 26, 2017 Contact: Emily Royse Green Tel: 099105000 U.S. Embassy Launches Intermediate Class of Disease Detectives On Tuesday, September 26, U.S. Ambassador Designate Maria Brewer attended the launch of Intermediate Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP). The FETP—run by the U.S. Centers ...
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 27 September, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
Press Release Freetown September 12, 2017 Contact: Emily Royse Green Tel: 099105000 U.S. Government Suspends B1/B2 Visas to Sierra Leone Ministry of Foreign Affairs Officials and Immigration Officials On Wednesday, September 13, the United States Embassy in Freetown, Sierra Leone will discontinue the issuance of B visas (temporary visitors for business ...
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 13 September, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
United States Mission Sierra Leone Public Affairs Office The U.S. Embassy in Sierra Leone has compiled the following list of useful contribution resources for those looking to assist in the aftermath of the August 14 Mudslide and Flooding in Freetown One of the best ways to help, especially if you are outside Sierra Leone, is ...
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 23 August, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
United States Mission Sierra Leone Public Affairs Office Press Release Freetown August 23, 2017 Contact: Emily Royse Green Tel: 099105000 U.S. Government Support for Mudslide and Flooding Disaster Response The United States is bereaved by the loss of life due to the disastrous mudslide and flooding that took place ...
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 23 August, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy in Freetown is aware of the tragic mudslides and flooding in Freetown today. As a precaution, all U.S. Citizens are advised to avoid areas affected by flooding. U.S. citizens in-country, please contact your families to let them know you are safe. We are monitoring the situation and express our condolences to all ...
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 14 August, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. government partners with the Sierra Leone Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Security (MAFFS) and other ministries dedicated to the conservation of Sierra Leone’s fragile environment. The rapid and indiscriminant felling of trees is leading to
deforestation of large parts of Sierra Leone, contributing to
soil erosion . This in turn has resulted in landslides and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 2 August, 2017 | Topics:
Events
The Government of Sierra Leone does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking; however, it is making significant efforts to do so. The government demonstrated increasing efforts compared to the previous reporting period; therefore, Sierra Leone remained on Tier 2. The government demonstrated increasing efforts by investigating and initiating prosecutions of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 3 July, 2017 | Topics:
News
The Virtual Student Foreign Service (VSFS) is the largest virtual internship program in the world! This year there are more than 1,000 vacancies with more than 30 federal agencies. VSFS offers unique mentoring and exposure to job opportunities within the U.S. government. Applications for the 2017-18 VSFS program are open between July 2 and 26 on ...
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 30 June, 2017 | Topics:
News
Marines from the US Mission Sierra Leone recently joined RSLAF soldiers to provide mentoring on the physical fitness requirements of the US Marine Corps. The event, held at Lumley Beach on May 26th, included a fitness test for RSLAF soldiers who had been selected to attend US Marine Corps training courses in the United States. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 6 June, 2017 | Topics:
News
The availability of essential medicines to patients is vital for Sierra Leone’s health system. Towards this goal, USAID is supporting Management Sciences for Health (MSH) through Systems for Improved Access to Pharmaceutical Services (SIAPS) to ensure that high quality medicines are reaching patients by providing leadership and development training for Directorate of Drugs and Medical ...
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 1 June, 2017 | Topics:
News
On April 26, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) signed a memorandum of agreement with the University of Sierra Leone to establish IPC Phase 2, an academic program and mobile training on Infection Prevention and Control (IPC). The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) provided $3 million to support this initiative. During the Ebola ...
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 4 May, 2017 | Topics:
News
Dodo village, located in a remote part of Moyamba District, was devastated by the Ebola outbreak. Quarantines forced the villagers to eat most of their seeds and animals to survive. With financial support from the Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Program, Dodo Youth Farmer’s Association is rebuilding the community’s agriculture. Villagers have purchased tools, cultivated 20 acres ...
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 20 April, 2017 | Topics:
News
USAID is partnering with Concern Worldwide to train 165 healthcare workers ranging from volunteer assistants to midwives in nine health centers. The trainings are held on-site at health facilities to address the challenges and resources limitations that health care staff faces on a regular basis. Trained participants have expressed gratitude for the opportunity to learn ...
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 19 April, 2017 | Topics:
News
The Tassor Fish Mongers Association is creating new economic opportunities in Tissana, a coastal community in Moyamba District, with support from the U.S. Mission. We visited the project site on February 13 and learned that community members have repaired 12 boats, mended and trimmed 750 meters of fishing net, reconstructed an oven facility for smoking ...
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 19 April, 2017 | Topics:
News
Yes, we have a brand new website! Have a look around! The new-look website has seven sections representing broad topics that may be of interest to you. The sections are broken down further into sub-categories to assist you in finding specific information. The Seven Sections are:
Visas – For all your Visa needs and questions.
U.S. Citizen Services – ...
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 6 October, 2016 | Topics:
News
Heading: Ambassador James’ Human Rights Message Content Before: U.S. Ambassador James Entwistle’s message in Pidgin for this year’s International Human Rights Day. “Please make a pledge to stand up for the human rights of all Nigerians
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 5 October, 2016 | Topics:
Events
Ambassador John Hoover handed over 24 multi-purpose vehicles and 29 motorbikes to the National Emergency Response Center’s Chief Operating Officer, Stephen Gaojia on behalf of the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC) Foundation on November 28.
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 6 September, 2016 | Topics:
Events
The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens against non-essential travel to Sierra Leone. The U.S. Department of State has already ordered the departure of family members residing with Embassy staff in Freetown to begin August 14, 2014.
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 6 September, 2016 | Topics:
Events
Effective September 12, 2014, the Department of State will adjust processing fees for some consular services.
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 6 September, 2016 | Topics:
Events
Looking forward to 2015 and beyond, applications are now open for Educational and Professional Exchange Programs. The Cultural Affairs Section encourages qualified students and emerging leaders from Sierra Leone to apply for the following scholarship and professional development programs. Fulbright Programs – graduate study scholarships Humphrey Fellowship Programs – post-graduate professional studies Young African Leaders ...
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 6 September, 2016 | Topics:
Events
Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever is a deadly, but known enemy. This information is aimed at arming you, your family, and your community against Ebola. Sierra Leoneans that have survived the disease did so by getting medical attention early. Report any suspected cases to the Ministry of Health and Sanitation’s toll free call center (117). Please see ...
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 6 September, 2016 | Topics:
Events
By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 5 September, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 7 November, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
On June 25, 2015, Secretary Kerry submitted the 2014 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices (commonly known as the Human Rights Reports) to the U.S. Congress. The reports, now in their 39th year, are available at State.gov/humanrightsreports and HumanRights.gov/reports. Mandated by Congress, the Human Rights Reports help inform U.S. government policy and foreign assistance. They ...
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 25 June, 2015 | Topics:
Events
On behalf of the U.S. Department of State, Teresa and I wish all Muslims a happy and blessed Ramadan.
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 6 June, 2015 | Topics:
Events, Former U.S. Government Leaders
| Tags: John Kerry
By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 28 November, 2014 | Topics:
Press Releases
Statement by Secretary Johnson on travel restrictions and protective measures to prevent the spread of Ebola to the United States.These measures impact both American citizens and our visa clientele.
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 21 October, 2014 | Topics:
Events
By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 4 July, 2014 | Topics:
Press Releases
By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 25 June, 2014 | Topics:
Press Releases
By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 5 April, 2014 | Topics:
Press Releases
On September 26, Secretary Kerry said the Special Court of Sierra Leone appeal chamber’s decision to uphold conviction of former President of Liberia Charles Taylor has brought a measure of justice to the people of Sierra Leone, and helped to cement the foundation on which reconciliation can proceed.
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 26 September, 2013 | Topics:
Events, Former U.S. Government Leaders
| Tags: John Kerry
