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In Sierra Leone
  • DFID Press Release on Girl Summit

    Enough is Enough! Together we can end Female Genital Cutting and Child, Early and Forced Marriage

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • DFID Sierra Leone spends nearly £70m in 2013-14

    Figures released by the UK Department for international Development (DFID) confirm the UK’s position as Sierra Leone’s leading bilateral donor to help reduce poverty in Sierra Leone.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British High Commission invites Project Concepts

    British High Commission Freetown invites project concepts for the Africa Directorate's Bilateral Programme Fund

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Chevening Scholarship places in developing countries tripled for 2015/16

    The Budget announced on 19 March included a tripling of Chevening places in developing countries for the 2015-16 academic year.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Visa Application Procedures - Freetown

    Update on Visa Application Procedures at the British High Commission in Freetown

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Closure of the UN Peacebuilding Mission in Sierra Leone

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds commends 15 years of UN peacebuilding in Sierra Leone.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Commonwealth Day

    Message from Her Majesty The Queen, Head of the Commonwealth

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Commonwealth Day

    Message from Her Majesty The Queen, Head of the Commonwealth

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Ending violence against girls in schools in Sierra Leone

    British support to the Girls’ Education Challenge is helping to educate young girls in Sierra Leone.

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  • Changes to payment procedures for visas

    All applicants have the option of paying for their entry clearance online by credit card or at Standard Chartered Bank in Freetown.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary statement on the death of Nelson Mandela

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: Nelson Mandela was one of the greatest moral and political leaders of our time.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Closing Ceremony of the Special Court for Sierra Leone

    Closing of the Special Court for Sierra Leone a great day for international justice. UK contributes £100,000 to help secure the legacy.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK companies offer full range of services to mining industry

    Countries wishing to develop their own mining capabilities should look to the UK’s world-leading strengths in innovative solutions, education and training provision.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes judgement against former Liberian leader

    Foreign Secretary welcomes the judgement of the Special Court for Sierra Leone in the case against Charles Taylor

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British High Commissioner hosts 2013/14 Chevening Scholars

    British High Commissioner in Freetown hosts evening reception for Chevening Scholars, as Chevening marks 30 years.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK support and funding for International Justice

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on UK support and funding for International Justice.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • DFID Research: Nutrition Champions Awards 2013

    The 30th June marks the deadline for nominations for this year's Nutrition Champions Awards

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Head of DfID Sierra Leone speaks at National Civil Society Forum

    Annual event run by ENCISS (Enhancing the interface and interaction between Civil Society and the State to improve poor people’s lives).

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British High Commission Freetown invites bids for Africa Directorate Programme Fund 2013-14

    Bids are invited for the Bilateral Programme and Prosperity Fund of the Africa Directorate for the financial year 2013-14.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK - Sierra Leone relations marked at HM The Queen's birthday celebration

    The annual Queen’s Birthday Party celebrated at the British High Commissioner’s residence in Freetown on Thursday 25 April, 2013

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government