July 2024

Dr. Michael Imran Kanu, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sierra Leone to the United Nations

Dr. Michael Imran Kanu at the ICC-ASP New York Working Group Meeting

Dr. Michael Imran Kanu, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sierra Leone to the United Nations, presided over the fifth meeting of the International Criminal Court Assembly of States Parties (ICC-ASP) New York Working Group at the United Nations headquarters in New York. As Vice President of the ICC-ASP and Coordinator of the New York Working […]

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Navigating Africa's Path to the Summit of the Future Good Governance and a Peaceful Africa to Accelerate the Implementation of the SDGs and Agenda 2063: Sierra Leone's Public Service Reforms.

Minister of Public Administration and Political Affairs Presents Sierra Leone’s Public Service Reforms Strategy on the margin of HLPF

Statement by Minister of Public Administration and Political Affairs, Sierra Leone Ladies and Gentlemen, Distinguished Guests, I bring you greetings from Sierra Leone. It is an honor to bring to your knowledge the significant strides Sierra Leone has made in public service reforms and their role in shaping a future defined by good governance, peace,

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Madam Kenyeh Barlay - GENERAL DEBATE ON THE HIGH-LEVEL SEGMENT OF THE HIGH-LEVEL POLITICAL FORUM ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Sierra Leone Statement at UN ECOSOC HIGH-LEVEL POLITICAL FORUM ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GENERAL DEBATE

STATEMENT BY THE MINISTER OF PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SIERRA LEONE Madam Kenyeh Barlay Madam President, Excellencies,  Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen On behalf of the Government and people of Sierra Leone, let me thank the ECOSOC president for convening this edition of the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development at

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Sierra Leone Statement at the UN Security Council Briefing on Peace consolidation in West Africa

STATEMENT BY A3+ (ALGERIA, GUYANA, MOZAMBIQUE AND SIERRA LEONE)  DELIVERED BY H.E. DR. MICHEAL IMRAN KANUPERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF THE REPUBLIC OF SIERRA LEONE Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the A3 Plus members, namely, Algeria, Guyana, Mozambique and my country, Sierra Leone.  I thank Mr. Leonardo Santos Simão, Special Representative

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Keynote Address By Her Excellency Dr. Mrs Fatima Maada Bio First Lady Of The Republic Of Sierra Leone

Keynote Address By Her Excellency Dr. Mrs Fatima Maada Bio First Lady Of The Republic Of Sierra Leone ECOSOC High Level Political Forum Side Event On “Gender Equality In Law: Action Needed To Achieve Sdg 16 And The 2030 Agenda

Excellency, USG Guy Ryder,  Excellencies, Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen,  I am delighted to be in this important company of champions for gender equality, and to deliver this keynote address. I bring you warm greetings from the Government of Sierra Leone, led by the indefatigable gender champion, the President His Excellency Brig. (Rtd.) Dr. Julius Maada Bio,

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H.E. MR. MICHAEL IMRAN KANU, SJD AMBASSADOR & PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE

Sierra Leone Statement on Maintenance of international peace and security (Ukraine) – Security Council

BY  H.E. MR. MICHAEL IMRAN KANU, SJD AMBASSADOR & PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE Thank you, Mr. President.  I thank Ms. Joyce Msuya, Acting Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Acting Emergency Relief Coordinator, for her briefing; [and I take note of the information provided by Mr. Volodymyr Zhovnir, Cardiac surgeon, anesthesiologist and activist].  I welcome the participation of the Representative

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First Lady Her Excellency Dr. Fatima Maada Bio Arrives in New York for the 2024 Global First Ladies Academy

First Lady Her Excellency Dr. Fatima Maada Bio Arrives in New York for the 2024 Global First Ladies Academy

The First Lady of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Her Excellency Dr. Fatima Maada Bio has arrived in New York for the 2024 Global First Ladies Academy. Hosted by the Global First Ladies Alliance and the Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health, the Academy brings together the work of the Alliance to support First

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H.E. DR. MICHAEL IMRAN KANU PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE

Sierra Leone Statement at the UN Security Council on The situation concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo – Security Council, 9681st meeting

BY:H.E. DR. MICHAEL IMRAN KANU PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE Thank you, President,   I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of members of the A3 Plus, namely, Algeria, Guyana, Mozambique and my own country Sierra Leone.   We thank Ms. Bintou Keita, Special Representative of the Secretary-General in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Head of

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Isaac Bayoh and Madame Zainab Hawa Bangura

Harnessing Civil Society for Global Impact- The Strategic Role of Sierra Leone at the UN Civil Society Conference: Empowering Youth and Steering Multilateralism

In the corridors of global diplomacy, small nations often wield an outsized influence through strategic positioning and advocacy on critical issues. This year, Sierra Leone, a current member of the UN Security Council for the 2024-2025 term, has exemplified this role. The participation of Mr. Isaac Sheku Bayoh, Sierra Leone’s Lead Youth Peace and Security

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H.E. Dr Michael Imran Kanu, Ambassador & Permanent Representative

Sierra Leone Statement at the UN Security Council On The Middle East – Palestine Question

BY H.E. DR. MICHAEL IMRAN KANUAMBASSADOR & PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE Mr. President, Sierra Leone joins other delegations in congratulating and expressing full support to the Russian Federation on assuming the Presidency for the month of July. We also commend the Republic of Korea for their successful Presidency in June. I thank Ms. Sigrid Kaag, Senior Humanitarian and

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