The Mano River Union (MRU) is strengthening its collaboration with Sierra Leone's Independent Commission for Peace and National Cohesion (ICPNC) to promote peace and prevent conflicts in the sub-region. MRU Secretary-General, Ambassador Simeon M-B. Moribah, and Deputy Secretary-General, Ama Gborie Foday, met with ICPNC Executive Secretary, Madam Hawa Sally Samai, to discuss partnership opportunities. The meeting focused on promoting peace, preventing conflicts, and supporting regional stability through cross-border initiatives.
The ICPNC is mandated to prevent, manage, and resolve conflicts within Sierra Leone, while the MRU provides a regional platform for cooperation among Sierra Leone, Liberia, Guinea, and Côte d'Ivoire. Stronger cooperation between the two institutions is expected to create opportunities for knowledge sharing and joint initiatives to address challenges affecting peace and stability. This collaboration will enhance peacebuilding efforts within Sierra Leone and across the wider Mano River Union sub-region.
The meeting provided an opportunity for both institutions to explore ways of leveraging their respective mandates and experiences to strengthen peacebuilding efforts. The engagement underscored the importance of strengthening partnerships between national peacebuilding institutions and regional organisations. Collective action and cooperation beyond individual countries are crucial in tackling issues that require joint efforts.
The visit by MRU officials to the ICPNC office in Freetown took place on Thursday, November 12, 2026. During the courtesy visit, both parties discussed opportunities for partnership and collaboration. The ICPNC and MRU aim to promote sustainable peace and stability in the sub-region through their strengthened cooperation.
The Mano River Union and ICPNC cooperation is expected to create opportunities for knowledge sharing, exchange of experiences, and joint initiatives. This partnership will address challenges affecting peace and stability within communities and across national borders. The collaboration will also support regional stability through cross-border initiatives and peacebuilding efforts.
The Independent Commission for Peace and National Cohesion plays a crucial role in promoting peace and preventing conflicts within Sierra Leone. The commission's mandate includes preventing, managing, and resolving conflicts. The MRU's regional platform will enhance cooperation among member states to promote peace and stability in the sub-region.
Strengthening partnerships between national peacebuilding institutions and regional organisations is essential in promoting peace and stability. The cooperation between MRU and ICPNC sets a precedent for future collaborations. The two institutions will work together to address challenges affecting peace and stability in Sierra Leone and the Mano River Union sub-region.
Key points
- Strengthening partnerships between national peacebuilding institutions and regional organisations is crucial in promoting peace and stability.
