H.E. 𝐌𝐚𝐡𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐀𝐥𝐢 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐟 was elected as the incoming Chairperson of the African Union Commission. He will be to be deputised by H.E. 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐦𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐚 𝐇𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐚𝐝𝐢. Both mandates are for four years, renewable once. The two leaders were elected and

February 21st, 2025 At the #UN Security Council Vote on a Resolution on the Situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. This resolution was drafted by France, and passed unanimously as Resolution 2773/2025. In 2773/2025 the Council demands the immediate cessation

Sierra Leone’s Explanation of Vote at the United Nations Security Council Adoption of Resolution 2773 (2005) on the Situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

As we mark this year’s International Women's Day, we celebrate the incredible contributions of women of our great nation, Sierra Leone. This year’s theme, “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment” aligns with our ambitious reforms designed to empower our women and

From the SierraLeone@UN - Happy International Women’s Day! #IWD

#CSW69 is a crucial moment to agree on actions, policies, & investment for gender equality—choices that will determine the course of history #ForAllWomenAndGirls. Join the CSW69 Opening Session live! ⏰ Monday 10 March, 9.45 AM ET 📺 Livestream: unwo.men/v4eL50VcMuM

New York, 9 March 2025 – The Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs of Sierra Leone, Dr. Isata Mahoi, has arrived in New York as the head of delegation to participate in the 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69), taking place at United Nations

📄 PRESS RELEASE on the Annual Retreat of the #A3Plus members of the United Nations Security Council that took place from 25-28 February 2025, in Georgetown, Guyana. 🔗 Read more: africanunion-un.org/post/the-a3-pl… African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security Algeria to the UN SierraLeone@UN Permanent Mission of Guyana to the UN Somali Mission to UN-NY GhanaUN Permanent Mission of SVG to the UN

March 20th 2025 At the UN Security Council Briefing on the Situation in the Middle East Including the Palestinian Question: The Humanitarian Situation Regarding Hostages in Gaza. Mr. Khaled Khiari, Assistant Secretary-General for the Middle East, Asia, and the Pacific,

March 24th 2025. The High-Level Open Debate On Maintenance Of International Peace And Security: “Advancing Adaptability In United Nations Peace Operations - Responding To New Realities” was a signature event of the Denmark Security Council presidency, and presided over by H.E.

I want to express my best wishes for #EidAlFitr to all Muslims around the world. But I do so with a heavy heart, thinking about the many Muslims who won't be able to celebrate Eid with their families due to war, conflict or displacement. Eid is a moment to value solidarity and

Our Muslim community have reached an incredible milestone in their faith as Muslims! Happy Eid ul-Fitr! As we celebrate the culmination of this year’s holy month of Ramadan, let’s seek Allah’s blessings and peace to be with us always. From my family to yours, Eid Mubarak!

A joyful and blessed Eid ul Fitr! May this special day bring peace, joy and unity to all. Eid Mubarak!

April 4th 2025 Sierra Leone convened a UN Security Council  Arria-formula meeting on “Small Arms Control and Weapons Management in UN Sanctions Regimes”. Check out Africa Briefing story on it here: africabriefing.com/un-confronts-r… The meeting was co-sponsored by Algeria, Guyana, and

#AfricanGroupUN: Briefing by Mr. Raymond Gilpin, Chief Economist & Head of Strategy, Analysis & Research Team for UNDP Africa on the new #StrategicPlan 2025-2029. He outlined the objectives and priorities in line with the progress towards the implementation of #Agenda2063 while

Wishing you a blessed and peaceful Easter! May this season of renewal inspire hope, strengthen our bonds of humanity, and renew our shared commitment to peace and solidarity. #Easter #SierraLeone #UN #Peace #Hope

I am heartbroken to learn of the passing of Pope Francis. My heartfelt condolences go out to our Catholic community during this difficult time. May his soul find eternal peace.

April 23rd 2025 At an Arria Formula Meeting of the Security Council convened by China on the "Impact of Unilateralism and Bullying Practices on International Relations". The featured briefers were Jeffrey Sachs, Director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia

I delivered the opening statement at the Retreat of Permanent Representatives of the African Union Committee of Ten on the Reform of the United Nations Security Council (C-10) held in Freetown. During Sierra Leone’s presidency of the UN Security Council in August 2024, we

His Excellency Julius Maada Bio delivered the opening statement at the Retreat of Permanent Representatives of the African Union Committee of Ten on the Reform of the United Nations Security Council (C-10) in Freetown. During Sierra Leone’s presidency of the UN Security Council