Freetown, 25th May 2026- Sierra Leone’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Timothy Musa Kabba, has called on American companies to deepen their partnerships with Sierra Leone, moving beyond raw extraction into beneficiation, processing, and downstream industries that create jobs and build local capacity.
Kabba appealed as the United States marked 250 years of independence, celebrating its legacy of innovation in the electricity sector. He extended appreciation to Washington and the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) for their continued engagement and investment in Sierra Leone’s development journey, describing the moment as “defining” in bilateral relations.
The Minister emphasized that the energy sector represents one of Sierra Leone’s most transformative opportunities. The government is committed to universal energy access, climate resilience, and renewable solutions, recognizing that reliable power is the backbone of industrialization, job creation, and competitiveness.
He welcomed deeper collaboration with U.S. investors, technology providers, and development partners to unlock financing, deploy innovative solutions, and accelerate energy infrastructure development.
Equally significant, Kabba highlighted Sierra Leone’s vast mining potential, particularly in critical minerals such as bauxite, which are essential for the global energy transition. He stressed that resource development must be guided by transparency, sustainability, and value addition within Sierra Leone’s borders.
“Together, we can establish resilient, ethical, and mutually beneficial supply chains that support global demand while achieving national development,” he said.
Kabba noted that the MCC Compact plays a pivotal role in supporting these ambitions, emphasizing good governance, economic freedom, and strategic investment. It provides a platform for unlocking private‑sector participation and strengthening institutional capacity.
He reaffirmed Sierra Leone’s commitment to a business‑friendly environment, citing regulatory reform, policy predictability, and investment protection. Steps are being taken to improve transparency, streamline procedures, and enhance public‑private partnerships.
Kabba concluded by calling for the Freedom250 milestone to translate into economic opportunity, shared prosperity, and dignity. He urged both nations to seize the moment to deepen cooperation, expand trade, and invest boldly in energy, critical minerals, and beyond.
“Together, we can build a partnership that is not only strategic but truly transformative.”
