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  • British High Commission Freetown will be closed on Monday

    The High Commission will be closed on Monday 29 April, 2013 for a public holiday.

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

  • DFID Research: Predicting climate change in West Africa

    A new book looks at the potential impacts of climate change in the future of West Africa

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

  • UK champions a greater role for Commonwealth youth

    Foreign Office Minister attends Commonwealth Youth Ministers’ Meeting to discuss involvement of young people in current affairs.

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

  • Vaccine funding in Sierra Leone

    Response to British media reports on the use of vaccine funding in Sierra Leone

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

  • British High Commission in Freetown opens book of condolence for Lady Thatcher

    Baroness Thatcher has died at the age of 87. She was Prime Minister from 1979-1990 - the first woman to hold the position in the UK.

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

  • Commonwealth Charter outlines institution’s values and beliefs

    For the first time in its sixty-four year history, the Commonwealth will have a formal Charter setting out its core values.

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

  • Celebrating the arrival of British Airways

    The British High Commissioner’s Residence was the venue to celebrate British Airways’ new direct service between London and Freetown.

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

  • Royal Engineers in Sierra Leone water project

    British Army engineers are involved in a pioneering drilling project to bring clean water to thousands of people in Sierra Leone.

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

  • UK to contribute funds to Courts in Sierra Leone and Cambodia

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has announced UK funding for Courts in Sierra Leone and Cambodia to strengthen international justice.

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

  • The UK welcomes the success of Sierra Leone's elections

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds has commended the Sierra Leoneans for their commitment to international standards and efficient running of the elections. The Minister has also congratulated President Koroma on his re-e…

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

  • Rapid response: Tackling cholera in Sierra Leone with Oxfam

    How the UK's Rapid Response Facility is getting aid quickly to those in need

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  • Sierra Leone: UK rapid response to tackle cholera

    The UK Government has activated its new rapid response network for the first time, to help two million people affected by the cholera outbreak in Sierra Leone.

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

  • "Charles Taylor case demonstrates that those who commit serious crimes will be held to account"

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham writes following the sentencing of Charles Taylor, found guilty of aiding and abetting and planning crimes against humanity and war crimes.

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

  • Trial of Charles Taylor at the Special Court for Sierra Leone

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham has updated Parliament following the judgement against the former President of Liberia Charles Taylor.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Charles Taylor guilty verdict

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken after news that the Special Court for Sierra Leone has found Charles Taylor guilty of war crimes in Sierra Leone.

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

  • Foreign Secretary announces funding for international criminal tribunals

    Foreign Secretary William Hague announced additional UK funding for the Special Tribunal for Lebanon, the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia and the Special Court for Sierra Leone.

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

  • We're getting there

    How UK aid is rebuilding business and investment in Sierra Leone

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  • Paratroopers train Sierra Leone soldiers for Somalia mission

    Four British paratroopers have been training Sierra Leonean troops in mortar firing in preparation for an African Union mission in Somalia next year.

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

  • Minister for Africa visits Sierra Leone

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham is visiting Freetown as the UK representative for Sierra Leone’s 50th Anniversary of Independence Celebrations.

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

  • UK announces support for international criminal tribunals, including Special Court for Sierra Leone

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham announced an additional £3 million to the Special Court for Sierra Leone in a statement to Parliament.

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