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A delegation from Sierra Leone Embassy Beijing, PRC, led by Ambassador Karim and including Mr. Alpha Ahmed Tejan‑Sie, Mr. Derek Zhou Yang, and Mr. Idrissa Conteh, met with the FANGDA GROUP at its Beijing headquarters in Chaoyang District. FANGDA—one of China’s major conglomerates with operations in medical manufacturing, steel, aviation, mining, and logistics—has prioritized Africa […]
Wang Yi announced that China-Africa relations will usher in a new development, and China will fully implement zero tariffs on 100 percent of African products on May 1st.
Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in Beijing that China-Africa relations will usher in a series of new developments this year. At 10 a.m. on March 8, the fourth session of the 14th National People’s Congress held a press conference in the press briefing room […]
New Chinese Ambassador to Sierra Leone Receives Courtesy Call from Sierra Leone’s Envoy to China
FREETOWN – In a move to solidify the burgeoning partnership between Freetown and Beijing, the new Chinese Ambassador to Sierra Leone has received a high-level courtesy call from Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to China, Dr. Abu Bakar Karim. The meeting took place at the Chinese Embassy in Freetown, where the two diplomats engaged in wide-ranging discussions […]
Ambassador Karim Concludes High Level Investment Mission to Chengdu and Dongguan
Beijing, China — Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China, H.E. Abu Bakarr Karim, has wrapped up a three day investment and cooperation mission to Chengdu and Dongguan cities, engaging leading Chinese companies across the pharmaceutical, mining, retail, and maritime sectors. The visit, conducted from 20–23 January 2026, forms part of the Embassy’s […]
AMBASSADOR KARIM CALLS FOR REINFORCED MULTILATERALISM AND CLIMATE ACTION AT BEIJING FORUM ON GLOBAL GOVERNANCE
His Excellency Abu Bakarr Karim, Ambassador of the Republic of Sierra Leone to the People’s Republic of China, took part in a high-level panel discussion on Monday, 19th January 2026, at the Seminar on Upholding Multilateralism and Promoting Global Governance. The event, hosted by the Research Center on Building a Community with a Shared Future […]
Cambodian and Sierra Leonean Ambassadors Explore Strengthened Cooperation in Beijing
In a move to deepen bilateral ties, Her Excellency Dr. Rathchavy Soeung, the Cambodian Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China, paid a courtesy call to His Excellency Dr. Abu Bakarr Karim, the Sierra Leonean Ambassador, at the Sierra Leone Embassy in Beijing. Ambassador Karim welcomed the opportunity to enhance the relationship between the two […]
SIERRA LEONE AMBASSADOR PRESENTS CREDENTIALS TO THAI KING
BANGKOK, Thailand October 9, 2025 … His Excellency Dr. Abu Bakarr Karim, the Ambassador of the Republic of Sierra Leone to the People’s Republic of China, has been formally accredited as the Non-Resident Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Royal Kingdom of Thailand. The credential presentation ceremony was held today at the Amphorn Royal Palace, […]
Sierra Leone Embassy in Beijing Hosts Landmark International Cultural and Art Exchange
Beijing, China – The Embassy of the Republic of Sierra Leone in Beijing made history by hosting its first-ever International Cultural and Art Exchange at the Chancery Hall. This groundbreaking event, the first of its kind organized by The Republic of Sierra Leone Embassy in China, showcased a vibrant fusion of Chinese and Sierra […]
Strengthening Bonds: Sierra Leone Attends China-Africa Community Seminar
The Sierra Leone delegation, led by Ambassador Soulay Daramy, participated in a seminar organized by the China Foreign Affairs University on the theme “Building a China-Africa Community with a Shared Future.” This seminar that was held in Beijing aims to reinforce the longstanding relationship between China and African countries. In his remarks, the […]
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Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, has been duly elected as President of the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD), the official umbrella body for all First Ladies across Africa. This historic achievement marks the first time a Sierra Leonean First Lady has ascended to this prestigious leadership role, further elevating […]