7th February, 2026 The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs (MTCA) is fully set at the Gbalamuya Sierra Leone–Guinea border in Kambia District to receive participants of the iconic Budapest–Bamako–Freetown Rally as they enter the country on Sunday, 8 February 2026. A high-level delegation from the Ministry, including the National Tourist Board, private sector partners and other […]
The engines are roaring. The drums are ready. In just days, the world’s greatest adventure rally crosses continents and cultures to its ultimate finish line in Freetown. From the golden sands of Bureh Beach to the vibrant streets of Lumley, expect colour, creativity, music, and unstoppable Sierra Leonean hospitality as the Budapest–Bamako–Freetown Rally 2026 arrives. It’s almost[…]
Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Tuesday, 3 February 2026 – Shaikha Alnuwais, new Secretary-General of UN Tourism and first woman to assume the role, held a productive meeting with His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit, where she pledged her support for the development of Sierra Leone’s tourism sector. In[…]
Sierra Leone’s Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs Nabeela Farida Tunis, together with her delegation, including Ambassador to the United States of America and High Commissioner Designate to Jamaica, Amara Sowa; Senior Assistant Secretary at the Ministry, Fatmata Samura; and Research and Development Lead of the Monuments and Relics Commission, Francis Musa Momoh paid a courtesy call[…]
Sierra Leone’s Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Nabeela Farida Tunis, on Friday 30 January 2026 held a high-level engagement with Jamaica’s Minister of Culture, Entertainment and Sport, Honorable Olivia Babsy Grange, reaffirming the strong historical and cultural ties between Sierra Leone and Jamaica. The meeting highlighted shared heritage, cultural resilience, and the role of creativity in[…]
The Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs and delegation participated in a high-level stakeholders’ dinner in Montego Bay, Jamaica, aimed at strengthening tourism ties. The engagement brought together key tourism stakeholders and the Mayor of Montego Bay to explore collaboration in tourism development and destination marketing. The meeting reaffirmed shared heritage between Sierra Leone and Jamaica and[…]
Sierra Leone’s Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Madam Nabeela Farida Tunis, held strategic discussions with Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism during an official engagement in Jamaica, aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation in tourism and cultural exchange. The discussions highlighted the deep historical and cultural connections between Africa and the Caribbean, with both Ministers underscoring tourism as a[…]
25th January, 2026 Sierra Leone’s participation at the 2026 International Tourism Trade Fair (FITUR) in Madrid marked a defining moment in the country’s tourism repositioning efforts. Over five impactful days, the destination successfully strengthened its visibility within the Spanish and wider European market, firmly projecting Sierra Leone as a rising force in ecotourism and cultural travel. On[…]
Tonkolili, Sierra Leone – 24th January 2026 In strong alignment with the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs’ Year of Culture and Creativity 2026, and reflecting Minister Nabeela Tunis drive to deepen collaboration with the private sector, Leone Rock Metal Group successfully hosted the third edition of its Annual Talent Show and Award Night 2026 at its[…]
MADRID, SPAIN — 22nd January, 2026 Sierra Leone is making a confident and culturally rich statement at the International Tourism Trade Fair (FITUR) 2026 in Madrid, under the leadership of Nabeela Tunis, Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs. Anchored on the Ministry’s flagship Culture and Creativity Year 2026, the country’s presence reflects a deliberate shift from traditional[…]
