By Daily Scope Reporter
Abu Dhabi, UAE – On October 27, 2025, Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Dean of the African Group of Ambassadors, Rashid Sesay, convened a meeting with African diplomats to discuss renewable energy investments following the recent APRA Investment Forum held in Freetown from October 22 to 23.
During the gathering at the Sierra Leone Embassy in Abu Dhabi, Ambassador Sesay, in partnership with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), briefed his fellow diplomats on the successful outcomes of the forum, which saw high-level participation, including Sierra Leone’s President, Dr. Julius Maada Bio, and other senior officials.
Emphasizing the importance of APRA’s operations, Ambassador Sesay highlighted the need for member state representatives to stay informed about the initiative’s activities. He expressed gratitude to his colleagues for their attendance.
IRENA’s Special Advisor on Energy Transition, Madam Safiatou Alzouma, reported that the Freetown forum attracted representatives from eight out of ten APRA countries, with over 200 participants in total. She noted that 13 projects were pitched, totaling a capacity of 1.1 gigawatts and a budget of $2 billion. Additionally, 11 projects with a capacity of 450 megawatts were showcased from various APRA member states.
Madam Alzouma praised the strong political support from President Bio and his advisor, Hon. Dr. Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella, which contributed to the forum’s success. She encouraged African nations to champion APRA as a homegrown initiative.
Ambassadors from Djibouti, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Kenya, Mozambique, Rwanda, and Ghana also participated, offering valuable insights to further APRA’s mission.
Launched during COP-28 in Dubai in 2023, APRA is an African-led initiative aimed at accelerating energy transition, promoting green industrialization, mobilizing investments, and providing technical support for African countries. Its membership includes Djibouti, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.
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