In a bold step to empower young people and build international educational ties, at the Good News mission center Gangnam in Seoul, South Korea. Siierra Leone’s Minister of Youth Affairs, Mr. Ibrahim Sannoh, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Youth Fellowship (IYF) This signing represents a significant milestone in enhancing collaboration between Sierra Leone and the IYF, a global non-governmental organization dedicated to youth development through education, cu..
In a beautiful display of interfaith diplomacy and spiritual unity, Sierra Leone’s Ambassador Extra-Ordinary and Plenipotentiary to South Korea, His Excellency Paul Sobba Massaquoi, recently paid a courtesy visit to the Most Reverend Peter Chung Soon-taick, O.C.D., D.D., the Archbishop of the Catholic Diocese of Seoul. During this visit, the Ambassador shared warm greetings and presented the “Holy Face of Christ” on behalf of the Sierra Leone government, symbolizing peace, economic growth..
By lMichaella Bonnie Information Attaché, Embassy of Sierra Leone in South Korea SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, His Excellency Paul Sobba Massaquoi, on Monday, 30th June 2025, paid a high-level courtesy call on the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), reinforcing Sierra Leone’s commitment to deepening its longstanding development partnership with the Republic of Korea. Ambassador Massaquoi was warmly received by KOICA’s Vice..
The Government of Sierra Leone has intensified its call for international support to bolster food security and agricultural sustainability during the 65th Anniversary of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), hosted in the Philippines from June 10–11, 2025. This event, co-hosted by the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank, provided a platform to unveil the 2025–2030 Strategic Plan, which focuses on the crucial intersection of climate change, food systems, and environmental s..
Sierra Leone’s Embassy in South Korea, under the leadership of Ambassador Paul Sobba Massaquoi, recently joined forces with 18 other African missions to celebrate Africa Day 2025 in Seoul. The event, themed “Building Bridges, Creating Opportunities,” was not just a celebration of African unity but also a fantastic opportunity for business networking. The celebration was hosted by the Herald Media Group in collaboration with the African Group of Ambassadors (AGA) and the Korea-Africa Found..
Paul Sobba Massaquoi, Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, recently engaged in a significant diplomatic meeting with Chung Kwangyang, the newly appointed Director General for African and Middle Eastern Affairs at Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This meeting, held in the heart of Seoul, aimed to strengthen the bonds between the two nations and explore new avenues for cooperation in vital areas such as trade, education, infrastructure, and cultural exchange. D..
The Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources of Sierra Leone, Hon. Mrs. Princess Dugba, along with her Administrative Assistant Mr. Steve Yambasu arrived in Seoul, South Korea, on April 27, 2025, to take part in the 10th Our Ocean Conference (OOC 2025). This significant event is set to take place in Busan City from April 28 to 30, 2025. This year's conference, themed "Our Ocean, Our Action," aims to gather global leaders from the ocean and maritime sectors to discuss sustainable and pr..
Today is Sierra Leone Independence Day! On this day in 1961, Sierra Leone gained independence from the British Empire, emerging as a sovereign state and became a member of the Commonwealth of Nations, as its 21st member and the 13th member to join the common wealth. After more than 150 years of British colonial rule, Sierra Leone became a sovereign nation at midnight on April 27th, 1961 when its green, white and blue flag was unfurled. The Independence Day formally begun as the Duke of Kent han..
As preparations intensify for the 2025 Korea Import Expo, Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to the Republic of South Korea, Paul Sobba Massaquoi, has held a high-level meeting with Youn Young Mi, Chairperson of the Korea Importers Association (KOIMA). The meeting took place during a pre-event engagement aimed at fostering collaboration between Korea and participating countries ahead of the main expo scheduled for July 7–9, 2025 in Seoul. During their strategic discussions, Ambassador ..
A high-level delegation from the Republic of Sierra Leone arrived in Seoul, South Korea, on Thursday April 10, 2025, to participate in the prestigious 2025 World Summit organized by the Universal Peace Federation (UPF). The summit, which brings together global leaders, parliamentarians, diplomats, religious figures, and civil society actors from across continents, focuses on building sustainable peace, fostering interdependence, and advancing collaborative global develop..
Sierra Leone Strengthens Global Youth Ties with IYF Agreement in South Korea
