On April 17th, 2024, Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor A. Bah, engaged in bilateral discussions with Dr. Stefan Friedrich, the Head of the Department for Sub-Saharan Africa of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation in Germany, with the aim of fostering increased cooperation and exchanges on advancing civic education in Sierra Leone. This interaction took place during the Berlin Moot 2024, held from April 17th to 18th at the Humboldt Forum, under the theme “Reshaping the Peace.”
The event, hosted by the Berghof Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organization focused on conflict resolution, gathered global policymakers, experts, and peace practitioners to explore innovative peacemaking strategies amidst escalating conflicts worldwide.
Minister Bah, a VIP participant at the forum, was invited to share his extensive experience and perspectives on peace initiatives and to connect with international stakeholders. During a panel discussion, he highlighted Sierra Leone’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission as a crucial step in establishing good governance institutions to enhance socio-economic stability. He also conveyed President Julius Maada Bio’s commitment to shaping peace initiatives domestically and globally.
Accompanied by Abubakarr Joe Sesay, the Head of Outreach at the Ministry of Information and Civic Education, Minister Bah contributed insights on addressing the evolving complexities of war and conflict. The discussions aimed to develop innovative approaches beyond traditional methods and explore synergies between the German Foundation and Sierra Leone’s emerging civic education landscape.
The engagement with Dr. Friedrich underscored Sierra Leone’s dedication to forging partnerships and leveraging international expertise in its pursuit of sustainable peace and development.
