Sierra Leone High Commission in Ghana

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10/07/2026

H.E. Mohamed Hassan Kaisamba alongside other Heads of Mission, present Letters of Credence to Togolese President.

Sierra Leone High Commissioner Presents Letters of Credence to the President of the Togolese RepublicSierra Leone's High...
10/07/2026

Sierra Leone High Commissioner Presents Letters of Credence to the President of the Togolese Republic

Sierra Leone's High Commissioner to the Togolese Republic, resident in Accra, Ghana, His Excellency Mohamed Hassan Kaisamba, on Wednesday, 8th July 2026, presented his Letters of Credence to the President of the Togolese Republic, His Excellency Jean-Lucien Savi de Tové, in Lomé, Togo.

The ceremony was held at the New Presidential Palace of the Republic in Lomé.

President Jean-Lucien Savi de Tové warmly welcomed and congratulated High Commissioner Mohamed Hassan Kaisamba on the presentation of his credentials, which marked the commencement of his diplomatic tour of duty in the Togolese Republic.

The President assured the High Commissioner that his government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, would provide all the necessary support to facilitate the effective discharge of his diplomatic responsibilities and wished him every success in his new assignment.

In his remarks, High Commissioner Kaisamba reaffirmed the strong historical ties between Sierra Leone and Togo, particularly their shared membership in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). He also highlighted the signature initiatives of His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio and conveyed the President's fraternal greetings to his Togolese counterpart.

He noted that Sierra Leone and Togo have enjoyed a longstanding relationship, recalling Togo's invaluable support in helping to bring Sierra Leone's civil war to an end. He also commended the significant role played by the Togolese Republic during the signing of the Lomé Peace Accord.

"As I assume my duties and begin my diplomatic tour in Togo, I am eager to deepen our bilateral trade and economic cooperation," he stated.

He reiterated Sierra Leone's commitment to strengthening collaboration with Togo in the areas of peace-building, regional security, and maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea.

The High Commissioner also highlighted Sierra Leone's agricultural transformation agenda and expressed interest in sharing knowledge and best practices with Togo while promoting increased bilateral trade in agricultural commodities.

High Commissioner Mohamed Hassan Kaisamba, Sierra Leone's High Commissioner to the Togolese Republic, is resident in Accra, Ghana, and is concurrently accredited to Burkina Faso and the Republic of Benin.

Presenting letters of credence also alongside H.E. Kaisamba in Togo, were the Heads of mission of Spain and Brazil, H.E. Luis Maldo Villafane Gomes Santos and H.E.Lossada Tress-Quevedo Angel.

During the presentation of his Letters of Credence, High Commissioner Kaisamba was accompanied by the Head of Chancery and Minister Plenipotentiary, Mr. Edwin Aiah Mbawa, as well as other diplomatic staff of the Sierra Leone High Commission.

Sierra Leone’s Envoy in Ghana, accredited to Togo, Burkina Faso and Benin, His Excellency Mohamed Hassan Kaisamba, on ...
08/07/2026

Sierra Leone’s Envoy in Ghana, accredited to Togo, Burkina Faso and Benin, His Excellency Mohamed Hassan Kaisamba, on Tuesday, July 7, presented open letters to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Togo.

He presented his open letters to the Director of Protocol at the Togolese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Fofana Abdel Alnazzar, who represented the Minister.

The presentation was done ahead of the formal presentation of letters of credence to the President of Togo, Jean-Lucien Savi De Tove, slated for Wednesday, 8th July.

Receiving the letters, Fofana Abdel Alnazzar welcomed H.E Kaisamba and his team and urged him to work deeply together in promoting the great diplomatic ties between them.

H.E. Mohamed Hassan Kaisamba expressed thanks to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for their support in making sure the presentation happens.

He promised to work and maintain the sisterly relationship between Togo and Sierra Leone, always

H.E. Bio visits Ghanaian counterpart, sympathises with the government and people over recent flood disaster.The Presiden...
03/07/2026

H.E. Bio visits Ghanaian counterpart, sympathises with the government and people over recent flood disaster.

The President of the Republic of Sierra Leone and Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State, His Excellency Retired Brigadier Julius Maada Bio, has, during a visit to President John Dramani Mahama of the Republic of Ghana, expressed solidarity following terrible flooding in some parts of the country, predominantly in Accra.

It was a high-level diplomatic engagement between the two leaders, held at the Jubilee Lounge, and it covered the impact of the disaster.

President Bio, on behalf of his government and the people of Sierra Leone, and ECOWAS conveyed condolences to the people of Ghana over the disaster.

Together with his colleague, the President of Ghana, pertinent issues of joint climate resilience, humanitarian aid, and disaster response strategies were discussed.

He assured his Ghanaian counterpart that Sierra Leone and the wider ECOWAS community were standing by Ghana during this difficult period.

In West Africa, when one nation suffers, all others feel the pain, so as a region, we must remain committed, responsible, and focused, H.E. Bio stated.

President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana detailed the bewildering scale of the disaster, noting that torrential downpours have displaced about 48,000 people, recorded twelve deaths, with a total of seven people unaccounted for.

On the issue of disaster management, both leaders discussed actionable steps for cross-border cooperation in infrastructure planning, climate resilience, and emergency humanitarian relief, as some other nations, aside from Ghana, face similar situations.

In attendance at the meeting were officials from the Government of Ghana and the government of Sierra Leone, which included Minister of Foreign Affairs Timothy Musa Kabbah, former speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, Hon.Sidie Tunis and High Commissioner Mohamed Hassan Kaisamba of the Sierra Leone High Commision in Ghana.

On another note, President Julius Maada Bio briefed President Mahama about the ECOWAS Mid-year Summit, which will be hosted in Lungi, Sierra Leone, from the 12th to the 19th of July this year.

It aims to bring together leaders who would discuss and debate issues of the region that require urgent attention.

TORRENTIAL RAINFALLS/FLOODS, HIGH COMMISSION OF SIERRA LEONE IN GHANA CHECKS ON CITIZENSFollowing the heavy downpour of ...
30/06/2026

TORRENTIAL RAINFALLS/FLOODS, HIGH COMMISSION OF SIERRA LEONE IN GHANA CHECKS ON CITIZENS

Following the heavy downpour of rains in Accra, Ghana on the 29th of June, 2026 that caused great damages in several parts of Accra, the High Commissioner of Sierra Leone in Ghana, His Excellency Mohamed Hassan Kaisamba has ensured that checks be made on Sierra Leoneans residing in Accra, so as to ascertain their safety.

This act was carried out in partnership with members of the Sierra Leone Community in Ghana, headed by Adams Jah, the Community’s interim head.

Through this partnership, Sierra Leoneans were contacted to confirm their safety and to also get first-hand updates on the situations of the areas they find themselves.

Most of those contacted were safe, except for an elderly Sierra Leonean woman and her family whose house at Bawdjiase, New Market Road was seriously affected after her fence was broken and rains flooded into her house, destroying properties.

Being an identified emergency case, her family was successfully rescued from rising floodwaters they've relocated to a safe environment, as they currently reside with another Sierra Leonean family through the efforts of the High Commission and the Sierra Leone Community.

On another note, the High Commissioner of Sierra Leone in Ghana, H.E. Kaisamba expressed solidarity with Ghana and its people following the devastating floods

He extends his, and the people of Sierra Leone’s deepest sympathies to the Government and people of the Republic of Ghana following the recent heavy rains and severe flooding that have affected several communities across the country, resulting in the tragic loss of lives, destruction of homes and businesses, and widespread damage to public infrastructure.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the families who have lost loved ones and with all those whose homes, livelihoods, and personal belongings have been affected by this unfortunate disaster.’’ H.E. Kaisamba, added.

The High Commission commends the Government of Ghana, emergency response agencies, security services, volunteers, and humanitarian organizations for their swift and tireless efforts in rescuing victims and supporting recovery operations.

As a longstanding partner of Ghana, the Sierra Leone High Commission remains committed to working closely with the government and other relevant stakeholders as it believes that through cooperation and compassion, affected communities will recover and emerge stronger.

FOR QUALITY LEADERSHIP AT RMU DURING HIS TENURE, FORMER CHANCELLOR AMBASSADOR FANDAY TURAY PRAISEDAT 20TH CONGREGATIONTh...
30/06/2026

FOR QUALITY LEADERSHIP AT RMU DURING HIS TENURE, FORMER CHANCELLOR AMBASSADOR FANDAY TURAY PRAISED
AT 20TH CONGREGATION

The Minister of Transport and Aviation of Sierra Leone, Ambassador Alhaji Fanday Turay Esq., was on Saturday, 26th June, commended and awarded a unique citation in acknowledgement of his outstanding leadership and serving as Chancellor of the Regional Maritime University.

It was during the Regional Maritime University’s (RMU) 20th Congregation, held in Nungua, Accra, that the honour was given after completing his two-year term.

Authorities highly praised Ambassador Turay for his leadership, steadfast commitment to maritime education, and substantial aid to strengthening the university.

Noteworthy achievements, such as a considerable increase in student enrolment, financial stability, renewal of stakeholders' confidence, and the appointment of a substantive Vice-Chancellor, are among the accomplishments recorded during his tenure.

This recognition followed Ghana’s official assumption of the Regional Maritime University’s Chancellorship, with the country’s Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, taking over the leadership of the University's Board of Governors following Sierra Leone's successful completion of its mandate.

Turay expressed gratitude to the university community, member states, and stakeholders for their cooperation throughout his tenure. He called for continued unity and collaboration among member countries to advance maritime education, research, and professional training across the sub-region.

He reaffirmed Sierra Leone's commitment to supporting the Regional Maritime University and urged member states to continue investing in the institution to maintain its status as one of Africa's best institutions that connect countries through education.

The 20th Congregation of the Regional Maritime University saw the graduation of students from various maritime and allied programmes, with graduates encouraged to uphold professionalism, innovation, and integrity as they contribute to the growth of the global maritime industry.

A total of 368 students including 3 Sierra Leoneans graduated with bachelor’s degrees and diplomas across various fields, 20 per cent earning first-class degrees.

The Regional Maritime University, headquartered in Nungua, Accra, is jointly owned by several West and Central African countries and remains a leading institution dedicated to developing skilled maritime professionals for the region and beyond.

Dr. Kamara hands over her book to High Commissioner KaisambaThe Deputy Minister of Tourism and Culture in Sierra Leone, ...
17/06/2026

Dr. Kamara hands over her book to High Commissioner Kaisamba

The Deputy Minister of Tourism and Culture in Sierra Leone, Dr. Kadijatu Grace Kamara, has today handed over a copy of her book titled, The Different Kind of Power, Redefining Leadership through Empathy, Courage and quiet strength to His Excellency Mohamed Hassan Kaisamba, the High Commissioner of Sierra Leone in Ghana.

Presenting a copy of her book to High Commissioner Kaisamba and the High Commission, Kadijatu Grace Kamara said the book is about executing and exhibiting the5 soft power of leadership.

In it, she says several great leaders and presidents were featured, Rtd. Brig. President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone, President John Dramani Mahama of the Republic of Ghana, and former President of the United States of America, Barack Obama.

Following the steps of President Julius Maada Bio, who has significantly trained, empowered, and promoted young people in the area of leadership, Dr. Kamara said this is her own way of leaving and building the President’s legacy.

H.E. Mohamed Kaisamba, upon receiving the book, thanked the Deputy Minister of Tourism and Culture in Sierra Leone, Dr. Kadijatu Grace Kamara for her thoughtfulness and commended her for helping to promote the culture of reading, which many people lack.

He added that he would personally read the book and ensure that his staff at the Sierra Leone High Commission did the same and called on everyone to get themselves copies and read more about leadership.

5TH MEETING OF ECOWAS TRADE AND INDUSTRY MINISTERS, CHAIRMAN MINISTER SESAY SAYS DEEPENING REGIONAL INTEGRATION IS TO TH...
11/06/2026

5TH MEETING OF ECOWAS TRADE AND INDUSTRY MINISTERS, CHAIRMAN MINISTER SESAY SAYS DEEPENING REGIONAL INTEGRATION IS TO THE ADVANTAGE OF ALL

The Chairperson of the ECOWAS Ministers of Trade and Industry, who is also the Minister of Trade and Industry of Sierra Leone, Alpha Ibrahim Sesay, has urged colleague Ministers of Trade to bear in mind that there is only one ECOWAS, and deepening regional integration is to the advantage of all.

Minister Sesay was speaking at the opening ceremony of the 5th joint meeting of ECOWAS ministers of trade and industry, being held at the Marriott Hotel in Accra.

He said it is important that ECOWAS remains a stronger and united regional economic community, as it will create a safer and prosperous area where West African businesses will thrive and blossom while people enjoy the benefits that the region has to offer.

“Notwithstanding some of the outward difficulties, the ECOWAS Region remains resolute, resilient, and more determined in shaping and redefining the ECOWAS we want for our over 400 million people." Minister Sesay stated.

As chair of ECOWAS Ministers of Trade and Industry, the Minister called on officials of trade ministries of ECOWAS, the ECOWAS Commissioner for Economic Affairs and Agriculture, Heads of Regional Entities, alongside other trade officials, to make proper use of the meeting by reviewing the reports of Senior Trade experts for their consideration and decision.

Chairman of the ECOWAS Ministers of trade and Industry, Minster Alpha Ibrahim sesay furthered that after the various sessions to be held during the two-day meeting, the work program will be presented to them, and it will require collective resolve to provide high-level political guidance and to validate the recommendations proffered to this meeting.

Our intentions must be deliberate and purposeful in securing favorable decisions to the outcomes of WTO MC14, Status update on the AFTCFTA implementation, Digitization trade processes, Trade Facilitation and Non -Tariff Barriers in ECOWAS, among others,” he concluded.

The Hon Minister of Trade and Industry of the Government of Ghana, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare welcomed her colleague ministers to Accra and wished them a happy deliberation during the meeting.

She said that, as a community member from about twelve African countries with over fifty million people, such engagements position the authority to do more to ensure matters of trade and industry are properly addressed for the good of all.

Ghana, she said, remains committed to working together with other member states to promote exports, increase production, and succeed in cross-border transactions during regional trade.

The minister encouraged everyone to work alongside each other in focus and attentiveness, discussing the different issues and proffering solutions in areas that require such.

A video message of hope and encouragement from Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization, was part of the program, together with statements from representatives of other trade organizations.

The overall objective of the 5th Meeting of ECOWAS Ministers of Trade & Industry is to provide high-level political guidance, validate the recommendations from Expert-level and Senior Officials meetings, and take the decisions that are necessary to advance the ECOWAS agenda on trade, industry, investment, and competition and consumer protection.

HEALTH COMMUNITY FOR WEST AFRICA, ENGAGES HEADS OF MISSION AND REPRESENTATIVES.Ahead of the 2026 West Africa Medical and...
10/06/2026

HEALTH COMMUNITY FOR WEST AFRICA, ENGAGES HEADS OF MISSION AND REPRESENTATIVES.

Ahead of the 2026 West Africa Medical and Health industry and AI diagnosis and project cooperation summit, the Health Community of West Africa (HCOWA) has held a briefing meeting with partners and Heads of African missions in Accra, Ghana.

The meeting held at the association’s head office at Labadi Trade Fair site saw in attendance High Commissioners, ambassadors, and other diplomatic representatives.

According to the organizers, the meeting was aimed at informing partners of the Summit and Expo scheduled to take place in Ghana, between the 19th and 21st of August 2026, at the Ghana International Mall, Spintex.

It was revealed that this year’s event is expected to be bigger and better than the previous ones as there are plans to target not only ministers of Health from different African countries, but also Ministers of trade, industry, and investments.

The association commended the representatives from different Embassies and High Commissions for making time to engage them at their 2026 summit.

A question and answer session formed part of the briefing during which representatives of different missions wanted answers and clarification pertaining issues regarding the 2026 West Africa Medical and Health industry and AI diagnosis and project cooperation summit.

According to the HCOWA, participating countries would be provided with three booths for a display of anything they might want to showcase to investors and guests.

Both members of the Health Community for West Africa and the invited country representatives pledged their commitments in ensuring a successful outcome of the summit in August.

ATU MAIDEN FLAG-RAISING CEREMONY IN HONOUR OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS, H.E KAISAMBA SAYS STUDYING IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY RE...
10/06/2026

ATU MAIDEN FLAG-RAISING CEREMONY IN HONOUR OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS, H.E KAISAMBA SAYS STUDYING IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY REQUIRES COURAGE, RESILIENCE, ADAPTABILITY, AND DETERMINATION.

The High Commissioner of Sierra Leone in Ghana, His Excellency Mohamed Hassan Kaisamba, during the first flag-raising ceremony, in honour of international students at the Accra Technical University, said that studying in a foreign country requires courage, resilience, adaptability, and determination.

He was speaking as the special guest of honour at the important and symbolic event.

According to High Commissioner Kaisamba, seeing the flags of many nations proudly displayed on one campus is both inspiring and reassuring, as each flag tells a unique story, history, culture, and a set of aspirations.

” Choosing to study outside your home country is not always easy, as you’ll leave behind familiar surroundings, family members, and friends in pursuit of education, personal growth, and opportunity.” H.E. Kaisamba continued.

He said the theme for the ceremony, dubbed as “Raising Flags, Building Bridges: Promoting International Understanding and Cultural Exchange,” speaks directly to the purpose of higher education in our modern world, adding that education is not merely about acquiring knowledge and professional skill, but broadening horizons, embracing diversity, and building meaningful connections across nations.

H.E. Kaisamba commended the Accra Technical University for instituting this ceremony, which he described as a visionary initiative that recognizes the richness of cultures and the value that international students bring to the university community.

Speaking on behalf of the international students of Accra Technical University was the president, Abdulai Daboh, who said the event was more than a ceremony and expressed gratitude to all invited dignitaries for gracing the maiden edition.

Daboh said that, as students far from their home countries, the presence of their country’s High Commission and Embassies makes them feel closer.

He encouraged his fellow students to be steadfast in pursuing their purpose at the university while thanking authorities for their hospitality and the knowledge that is being imparted to them.

The Vice Chancellor of the Accra Technical University, Professor Amevi Acakpovi, appreciated all the guests and students of the university.

He says the ATU remains an institution that caters for it's students no matter the country of origin.

He admonished them to keep their heads high, promote their cultures, and promote unity, always in the great continent of Africa.

The presence of the international students, and he said, adds spice to the university and enriches the classrooms with diverse cultures.

The program was wrapped up with the raising of flags of different countries such as Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Cote d'voir, Gambia, Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso.

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