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n an important briefing session presided over by Malta, Sierra Leone, through its Representative to the Security Council, H.E. Dr. Michael Imran Kanu, voiced its deep concerns on the profound impacts of armed conflicts on children, specifically focusing on the egregious denial of humanitarian access. Ambassador Kanu expressed Sierra Leone’s gratitude towards the conveners for […]

Judge Miatta Maria Samba of Sierra Leone has been elected by her peers as President of the Trial Division at the International Criminal Court (ICC). This significant appointment follows the recent election of the Court’s Presidency on March 11, 2015, and the subsequent assignment of judges to the three judicial Divisions. On March 10, the

On Monday, 18 March 2024, the United Nations Security Council convened a ministerial meeting on nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation, chaired by Japan, the Council’s March President. In their statements, the permanent members of the Security Council (P5) promised little by way of meaningful action on disarmament. However, certain non-nuclear-armed states, including Algeria, Ecuador, Guyana, Malta, Mozambique, and Sierra

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