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China-Sierra Leone development and cooperation

Overview

China and Sierra Leone are expanding bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors, including development, agriculture, and media. In Freetown, representatives from the United Nations, China, and Sierra Leone discussed aligning international support with national development priorities such as health, education, and food security. China has committed to supporting Sierra Leone’s ‘Big Five Game Changers’ through medical teams and agricultural experts, while also facilitating educational exchanges via government scholarships.

Building on these developmental ties, Sierra Leonean officials have advocated for deeper Africa-China partnerships in the media and audiovisual sectors. Discussions have emphasized the need for investments in professional capacity and institutional strength to ensure African nations can control their own narratives through emerging technologies.

Entities

Sierra Leone · Chernor Bah · China · Julius Maada Bio · Ministry of Information and Civic Education

Timeline

21 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
Sierra Leone Minister calls for Africa-China media partnership
Sierra Leone's Information Minister Chernor Bah called for deeper Africa-China media partnerships, emphasizing investment in professional capacity and technology at an audiovisual forum in China.
22 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
China and UN strengthen development cooperation with Sierra Leone
China, the UN, and Sierra Leone are expanding cooperation in agriculture, health, and education to support national development and food security through new frameworks and scholarship programs.

Sources

africazine.com · bcc.gov.sl · greenscenery.org · moice.gov.sl · nannews.ng · nib.gov.sl · sierraloaded.sl · truthmedia.sl