AYV News, August 12, 2026
President Julius Maada Bio has announced a fresh wave of appointments to key government positions, including changes at some of the country’s major economic and diplomatic portfolios.
Among the headline appointments is Karefa A. F. Kargbo, who has been appointed Minister of Finance, while Mohamed Rahman Swarray has been named Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
Umaru Napoleon Koroma has also been appointed Minister of Employment, Labour and Social Security.
The appointments form part of a broader reshuffle that includes new Deputy Ministers and senior officials at key public institutions, including the National Revenue Authority (NRA) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
The changes signal a renewed focus on strengthening government institutions and leadership across critical sectors of the economy, foreign relations, employment and public administration.
The Finance Ministry is particularly central to the administration’s economic agenda, overseeing national revenue mobilisation, public expenditure and fiscal management. Kargbo’s appointment therefore comes at a significant time as government continues efforts to strengthen economic governance and public financial management.
At the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Swarray’s appointment places an experienced political and diplomatic figure at the centre of Sierra Leone’s international engagement and bilateral relations.
Meanwhile, Umaru Napoleon Koroma takes responsibility for the employment and labour portfolio, with the ministry playing a key role in addressing employment opportunities, labour relations and social protection.
The latest appointments extend beyond the ministerial level, with President Bio also naming new deputy ministers and senior officials to strengthen the leadership of important government institutions.
The appointments were announced by the Presidency and are subject to parliamentary approval where required by law.
The nominees whose positions require parliamentary confirmation are expected to appear before Parliament for scrutiny and approval before formally assuming their respective offices.
The latest changes come as President Bio continues to reorganise and strengthen his administration, with the new appointees expected to contribute to the implementation of the government’s development priorities and delivery of public services.
