Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the U.S. Representative to the United Nations, Arrived in Freetown

Lungi International Airport

January 24, 2024

U.S. Embassy in Sierra Leone posted on X, formerly Twitter, that the ‘U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas Greenfield, wheels down in Freetown, Sierra Leone. 

Over the next two days, she will have the chance to meet with civil society, young leaders, and government officials. Follow along!’

She had stops in Guinea Bissau and Liberia, leading the U.S. Presidential Delegation to the Inauguration of President-elect Joseph N. BoaKai in Liberia as outlined in a Press Release issued by the U.S. Embassy in Freetown on 20th January 2024.

Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield’s trip to Sierra Leone will advance the Biden Administration’s goals for Africa by reinforcing commitments to democracy, empowering women and youth, promoting regional peace and security, and promoting inclusive and sustainable development.

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A moving visit to the Sierra Leone Peace Museum, which honors the victims of the country's decade-long conflict - and works to promote lasting peace.

Today, at the Sierra Leone Peace Museum, I met an inspiring young woman who represents the power of peace and reconciliation. pic.twitter.com/G005OUQWCw

— Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield (@USAmbUN) January 24, 2024

At the Sierra Leone Peace Museum, she met an inspiring young woman who represents the power of peace and reconciliation.

“The U.S. Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), will provide US$1.5 million to support electoral reforms in Sierra Leone.”

The support for electoral reforms in Sierra Leone will focus on technical assistance, funding for domestic and international legal analysts, and engaging citizens through civil society.

left to right: Alpha Sesay, Deputy Minister of Justice; Dr. Samura Kamara, APC 2023 presidential candidate; Seraphine Wakana, U.N. Resident representative; Dr. Kaifala Marah; Linda Thomas Greenfield, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations; and Bryan David Hunt, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Sierra Leone

The visiting United Nations Ambassador, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, announced at the U.S. Ambassador's residence in Freetown.

Present was Dr. Samura Kamara, of the main opposition APC and the 2023 presidential candidate. Deputy Minister of Justice, Alpha Sesay. The Tripartite Committee Chairs for Electoral Reforms, Dr. Emmanuel Gaima, Dr. Kaifala Marah, and the U.N. Resident representative, Seraphine Wakana.

“Highlights of today’s events:”

— UPDATED: January 25, 2024; 7:14 PM EST.

'Appreciated the chance to meet with Sierra Leonean President Bio.' Linda Thomas Greenfield posted on X, formally Twitter.

The visiting U.S. Representative, Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, met with President Maada Bio, and she congratulated the president on Sierra Leone’s first term on the UN Security Council.

They also discussed the government’s continued efforts to uphold the National Unity Agreement.

Readout of Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Meeting with Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio

For Immediate Release

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A great event in Freetown!

She met with an incredible group of young women leaders including alumni of U.S. education exchange programs to discuss the transformative role women play in Sierra Leone.

At Fourah Bay College and Tombo Fishing Village, she heard from people whose livelihoods were threatened by the climate crisis. She acknowledged that the crisis is already impacting food and health security and that the United States is committed to supporting Sierra Leone and other countries on the frontlines.

She is grateful for the opportunity to strengthen the United States' ties with Guinea Bissau, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, and five days, three countries later, she is heading back to New York.