VP Jalloh Reaffirms Sierra Leone–U.S. Energy Partnership
Vice President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, has reaffirmed Government’s commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation with the United States in the energy sector as Sierra Leone moves toward the implementation of the transformative $480 million Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Energy Compact aimed at revolutionizing the country’s power infrastructure.
The Vice President joined senior Government officials, diplomats and development partners during a special reception hosted by the United States Embassy in Freetown on Thursday, 21st May 2026, to commemorate the 250th Independence Anniversary of the United States, popularly known as Freedom 250, at the newly established Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) Sierra Leone office in Freetown.
The high-profile event brought together Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Alhaji Timothy Musa Kabba, Government representatives, diplomats, energy-sector experts and development stakeholders ahead of the rollout of the $480 million MCC Compact project, which is expected to significantly improve Sierra Leone’s electricity supply and energy infrastructure.
The gathering underscored the growing partnership between Sierra Leone and the United States, particularly in addressing long-standing energy challenges and promoting economic growth through reliable and affordable electricity access.
According to the United States Embassy in Freetown, the implementation of the MCC Energy Compact represents a major step toward a brighter energy future for Sierra Leone, with electricity expected to drive development, economic expansion and improved livelihoods for citizens across the country.
Speaking during the engagement, United States Chargé d’Affaires, Jared M. Yancey, emphasized the importance of the partnership, noting that both countries are working collaboratively to address energy constraints that have hindered economic progress.
“Together, we are tackling the energy constraints that hold back economic growth, paving the way for a more prosperous Sierra Leone,” Jared M. Yancey stated.
The reception also followed an earlier high-level engagement on 18th May 2026, when Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh officially received Vice President Alicia Robinson-Morgan of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) during her first visit to Sierra Leone as part of activities marking the Freedom 250 celebration.
During the meeting, Vice President Juldeh Jalloh highlighted Sierra Leone’s commitment to strengthening ties with the United States through strategic energy cooperation.
“In Sierra Leone, we are showcasing the partnership between our two Governments in the energy sector, at the center of which is the $480 million Energy Compact,” Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh stated.
The MCC Energy Compact is regarded as one of Sierra Leone’s most significant infrastructure partnerships with the United States and is expected to enhance electricity access, strengthen transmission and distribution systems and support reforms within the country’s energy sector.
The visit by MCC Vice President Alicia Robinson-Morgan is widely viewed as a reaffirmation of the growing bilateral relationship between Sierra Leone and the United States, particularly as the Government intensifies efforts to expand reliable electricity access for households, institutions and businesses nationwide.