West Africa

Sierra Leone

Capital: Freetown
Head of state: Julius Maada Bio
U.S. chargé d’affaires: Meghan Moore

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Leaders

Head of stateJulius Maada BioPresident of Sierra LeoneSince April 4, 2018 · 8 years, 6 months

U.S. mission

U.S. chargé d’affairesMeghan MooreU.S. Chargé d’Affaires in Sierra Leone

Official U.S. mission website

Sierra Leone in Washington

Ambassador to the U.S.Amara Sheikh Mohammed SowaAmbassador of Sierra Leone to the United StatesSince July 24, 2025 · 1 year, 2 months

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