Umaru Napoleon Youths organization

20/03/2026

Eid Mubarak from my family to yours. May Allah keep us alive and in good health to see the next Ramadan.

19/03/2026

17/03/2026

Last night I joined my brother Hon. Amara Kallon at his home to do Iftar with the executives of the Young Generation of the National Madingo Union in Sierra Leone. Thank you, Hon. Amara Kallon, for inviting us. May Allah accept our fasting and prayers.

13/03/2026

Juma Mubarak- I spent the last Friday in the holy month of Ramadan at my former office- the SLPP party headquarters. May Allah grant us the blessings of the holy month of Ramadan, grant us good health and make us see the next last Friday of the next holy month of Ramadan. May Allah keep our nation safe in these moments of great uncertainties in the world. May the lord touch the hearts of the leaders of the world and make peace reign in the world. Juma Mubarak- Ramadan Mubarak.

06/03/2026

Thanks for joining me today for Iftar in my humble home. May Allah accept our supplications and grant us his mercy in this holy month of Ramadan.

27/02/2026

Congratulations Isata Marrah on your appointment and approval today in the House of Parliament to serve as the Board Chairman of the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT). Go and serve like your late father, the great Hon. S. B. Marrah, the first Majority Leader of the House of Parliament in the Second Republic of Sierra Leone in 1996. The clan is fully behind you.

27/02/2026

The Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Justice organized a farewell dinner for our friends at Hogan Lovells London. We bid farewell to our colleagues and express our gratitude for their dedicated service to our nation.

26/02/2026

Having had the privilege of serving as Deputy Minister of Justice at the time of the enactment of the Arbitration Act 2022, and now serving as Deputy Minister of Mines and Minerals, I view dispute resolution reform not merely as a legal achievement, but as a strategic pillar of national economic policy.

In the extractive industries, where capital commitments are large, operational timelines are long, and regulatory interactions are complex, the credibility of a country’s dispute resolution framework is as important as the richness of its mineral deposits.

In the global investment environment, disputes are inevitable. What distinguishes stable and attractive jurisdictions from risky ones is not whether disputes arise, but how effectively, transparently, and predictably they are resolved.

It is in that context that Sierra Leone undertook the comprehensive reform of its arbitration framework in 2022.

It is also in this regard that the office of the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, the Sierra Leone Arbitration Steering Committee, in collaboration with Hogan Lovells London, organized a two-day training for capacity building in International Arbitration in the Mining and Power Sectors under the theme “Justice for Growth: Strengthening Alternative Dispute Resolution Framework for Sustainable Investment."

It has been two days of learning, knowledge sharing, and interaction. Thanks to the office of the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, the Arbitration Steering Committee, and our international visitors from Hogan Lovells London, your knowledge transmission has indeed helped to build the capacity of our legal practitioners and members in the public sector.

In my statement yesterday, I had this to say to colleagues:

“The Arbitration Act 2022 represents Sierra Leone’s commitment to legal certainty, investor protection, and sustainable economic development.

By consolidating these reforms and strengthening institutional capacity, Sierra Leone positions it

11/02/2026

As members of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators United Kingdom and the arbitration community in Sierra Leone, we are hosting the Founder and Dictator of the African Arbitration Academy, Dr. Abayomi. Welcome to Sierra Leone, Doc, and we hope your few days engagement with us will help advance the work of international commercial arbitration in Sierra Leone.

09/02/2026

As the Deputy Minister of Minies, I departed on Sunday, February 1, 2026, as part of the delegation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs to meet with leaders in the US Government.

Our meeting with the Deputy Secretary of State was highly productive - he outlined three key issues, and the Honorable Minister of Foreign Affairs responded excellently. The Deputy Secretary of the USA emphasized the importance of resolving these issues promptly.

1. Diplomacy - finalizing details on immigration.
2. Economy - advancing the Atton Path agreement.
3. Mining - the Critical Minerals Agreement between the US and SL.

"I aim to establish an outstanding relationship with Sierra Leone as the main highlight of my time in office," he expressed.

The Foreign Minister extended an invitation to the Deputy Secretary to visit Sierra Leone, ensuring it would happen once all outstanding issues are resolved. I also highlighted America's significant involvement in mining in Sierra Leone, emphasizing the critical importance of our relationship for their supply chains of critical minerals.

During the Ministerial country Dialogue for critical minerals, where I represented Sierra Leone, the US government expressed its commitment to linking mineral-producing countries to the development of their critical infrastructures.

Our four-day engagement with US government officials in DC was strategic and fruitful, and we anticipate positive outcomes and an enhanced relationship with the United States of America.

I am grateful to President Bio for his vision and dedication to ensuring steady progress for our country.

Special thanks to all those who have worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure our engagement with the USA is on solid ground. Thank you Secreatry Rubio and team for inviting us to the the Ministerial on Critical Minerals. Thanks for the hospitality.

I returned to Freetown on February 8, 2026, and at 6:45 on February 9, 2026, I was back at the peak to indulge in my favorite activity -

02/02/2026

Sierra Leone's Foreign Minister leads delegation to US Critical Minerals Ministerial in Washington

On February 2, 2026, Foreign Minister Timothy Kabbah and Deputy Minister of Mines Hon. Umaru Napoleon Koroma arrived in Washington, D.C. to attend the United States Critical Minerals Ministerial at the invitation of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The high-level meeting brings together governments and industry partners to discuss measures to strengthen and secure supply chains for minerals deemed critical to advanced technologies and national security.

Delegates will prioritise the urgent needs for copper, lithium, uranium, and rare earth elements, among other resources, and will seek agreements to diversify and strengthen global access. The conference is expected to include bilateral discussions and intense negotiations over mineral rights and access in African countries, with the US seeking partnerships to reduce reliance on supply chains controlled by foreign competitors. Organisers frame the initiative as part of the Trump administration's broader "America First" strategy to reshape strategic resource sourcing.

Several African countries, including Guinea and the Democratic Republic of Congo, have been invited to participate. Sierra Leone's delegation is expected to use the summit to advance national interests by attracting investment, securing technical cooperation, and negotiating terms that protect sovereignty and promote long-term development in the country's mineral sector. Officials say they will also prioritise environmental safeguards and community benefits in future agreements.

24/01/2026

When the hearts are pure the smiles never stops- we smile to keep the souls free.