Sierra Leone–United Kingdom relations

Sierra Leone–United Kingdom relations
Diplomatic mission
Sierra Leone High Commission London	British High Commission Freetown
Envoy
High Commissioner Morie Komba Manyeh	High Commissioner Josephine Gauld LVO

Last updated August 23, 2025

History

British colonial era

Embassy

Josephine Gauld was appointed British High Commissioner to Sierra Leone in September 2024, in succession to Lisa Chesney.^[1]

Trade

In 2024, Sierra Leone was the UK's 148th largest trading partner accounting for less than 0.1% of total UK trade. Total trade in goods and services (exports plus imports) between the two countries was £99 million, an increase of 22.2% or £18 million from 2023.^[2]

References

↑ This article incorporates text published under the British Open Government Licence : "Change of British High Commissioner to Sierra Leone: Josephine Gauld" (Press release). Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. 11 July 2024. Archived from the original on 20 July 2024. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
↑ This article incorporates text published under the British Open Government Licence : Trade and Investment Factsheets: Sierra Leone (PDF) (Report). Department for Business and Trade. 2 May 2025. Retrieved 6 May 2025.

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[1] This article incorporates text published under the British Open Government Licence : "Change of British High Commissioner to Sierra Leone: Josephine Gauld" (Press release). Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. 11 July 2024. Archived from the original on 20 July 2024. Retrieved 6 May 2025.

[2] This article incorporates text published under the British Open Government Licence : Trade and Investment Factsheets: Sierra Leone (PDF) (Report). Department for Business and Trade. 2 May 2025. Retrieved 6 May 2025.

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