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@USEmbFreetown
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The Embassy applauds the strong and unambiguous statement by the SLPP and APC condemning all forms of hate speech and urging constructive political discourse in the run-up to the release of the final report of the Election Review Committee on June 19. We strongly support these
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We are looking forward to World Ocean Day on June 8! This is a day to raise awareness about the importance of our ocean, which helps regulate our climate and is home to an incredible diversity of marine life and ecosystems. The ocean also provides food for billions of people
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USEmbassyFreetown
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Reminder that the application process is still on for the Ambassador's Special Self Help grant for local groups/ organizations. Proposals should focus on supporting projects that address a critical community need that is sustainable and continue to provide benefits long after
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@USEmbFreetown
USEmbassyFreetown
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Always honored to support those contributing to the health sector in Salone. #Here4You #Here4ThePeople
@WHOSierraLeone
WHO Sierra Leone
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Thanks to the financial aid from @USAID ,120 Lab staff have benefitted from biosafety & biosecurity training organized by @mohs_sl with @WHO technical support This will strengthen lab safety standards &equip lab professionals with essential skills & ensure safe &quality practices
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USEmbassyFreetown
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Day three in Kono, Ambassador Hunt visited participants of the @USAIDAfrica ’s People to People activity. This US Government program in collaboration with the Government of Sierra Leone is empowering "youth peace ambassadors" to promote peace, religious and political tolerance,
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USEmbassyFreetown
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Ambassador Bryan Hunt began Day two of his trip to Kono by visiting Seawright Mining Company to see their operations as well as their investments in the local community, including a sustainable aquaculture facility. In the afternoon, the Ambassador saw how U.S.-based NGO
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Ambassador Hunt is dedicated to connecting with communities across Sierra Leone! Today, he visited Kono district for in-depth discussions with local leaders, including District Council Chair Augustine Sheku, Koidu City Mayor Mathew Komba Sam, and Paramount Chief Komba Sangor
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Always a pleasure to visit the APC national headquarters and meet with party leadership. We reaffirmed our shared commitment to peace and our unwavering support for the Agreement for National Unity and the ongoing work of the Electoral Review Committee. The United States
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Yesterday, a Sierra Leone delegation led by the Minister of Finance, Minister of State, Minister of Justice/Attorney General, and Deputy Minister of Energy concluded negotiations on the terms of the @MCCgov compact in Washington, D.C. Final MCC and Congressional approval of this
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@DFCgov
DFCgov
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Exciting news for Sierra Leone! 🇸🇱 DCEO Nisha Biswal and CM @dsengeh announce approval of a $292M DFC loan, backed by $120M in political risk insurance, for a power project that will provide access to reliable power amid rolling blackouts.
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We're thrilled to welcome back the esteemed members of Parliament and the Committee on Electoral Systems and Management Bodies Review from their enriching IVLP experience on Inclusive Consensus-Building for Constitutional and Electoral Reform in the United States! After their
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USEmbassyFreetown
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Yesterday, Ambassador Hunt and Africell CEO Shadi Al-Gerjawi launched a feasibility study, funded by the U.S. Government through @ustda , to expand internet access throughout Sierra Leone, alongside Minister @SalimaMBah @mocti_sl . Ambassador Hunt said: “This partnership is
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@StateDept
Department of State
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Journalists shine a light on injustice. They hold leaders accountable. They tell the stories that need to be told. On World Press Freedom Day, we reiterate our unwavering support for the integral role that independent media plays in helping us make informed decisions.
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@TravelGov
Travel - State Dept
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Starting tomorrow, May 4, 2024, check your #DV2025 status by entering your confirmation number at . This is the ONLY way to check if you have been selected to participate. If you receive an e-mail, text, call, or letter notification, these are scams.
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Thanks to the efforts of both the government and opposition to advance democracy under the Agreement for National Unity, the U.S. Millennium Challenge Corporation has invited the Government of Sierra Leone to begin formal negotiations next week on the scope of a compact to
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To celebrate World Malaria Day, Ambassador Bryan Hunt today joined President Julius Maada Bio and senior government officials to launch Sierra Leone's National Malaria Vaccines Campaign. The campaign supported by the U.S. Government through USAID aims to prevent malaria in
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USEmbassyFreetown
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Very pleased to share that the U.S. government through @DFCgov will be investing $292 million to support private companies to build and operate a 103.5 MW power plant through the Western Area Power Generation Project. Private sector initiatives like this are the solution to
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USEmbassyFreetown
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Greatly appreciate government assurances at Thursday's presidential briefing to the diplomatic corps that the ongoing constitutional review process will be fully inclusive of all stakeholders. Ensuring complete transparency, building consensus with the opposition on the timing of
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