Sierra Leone’s delegation has arrived in Moscow for the 3rd Russia-Africa Summit.

Korovy Val, Moscow, Russia, October 28, 2026 — A high-powered delegation from the Republic of Sierra Leone has arrived in Moscow to participate in the 3rd Russia-Africa Summit, scheduled for October 28–29, 2026. His Excellency Alhaji Timothy Musa Kabba, Advisor to President Julius Maada Bio, is leading the delegation for the summit.

The Sierra Leonean contingent composed of cabinet ministers and technical experts, which underscores President Julius Maada Bio's focus on deepening bilateral cooperation in key economic sectors. Among the senior government officials in the delegation are Mr. Julius Mattai, Minister of Mines and Mineral Resources; Ambassador Col. (Rtd.) Alhaji Fanday Turay, Esq., Minister of Transport and Aviation; Dr. Haja Ramatulai Wurie, Minister of Technical and Higher Education; and Madam Isata Marah, Deputy Minister of Finance II. The delegation also includes Alhaji Hadji Dabo, Director General of the National Minerals Agency.

Supporting the ministerial team during this important summit are directors and deputy directors from the Ministry of Mines and Mineral Resources, the Ministry of Energy, the Ministry of Finance, and the National Minerals Agency.

The inclusion of energy and mineral sector technocrats demonstrates Sierra Leone’s longstanding bilateral relations with Russia and its intent to move beyond general diplomacy to concrete project discussions, particularly the practical implementation of agreements and development priorities that are beneficial to both countries.

The delegation was warmly welcomed by His Excellency Ambassador Mohamed Yongawo and the staff of the Sierra Leone Embassy in Moscow, Russian Federation.

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