European Country to Close Embassy Serving Sierra Leone, Cuts Aid to Neighbor

Sweden will phase out its bilateral development cooperation with Liberia and close its embassy in Monrovia during 2026, the Swedish Embassy announced. The decision also affects Sierra Leone, which is accredited through the same diplomatic mission
The move is part of a broader reduction in Sweden’s development cooperation budget, which is also impacting partnerships with Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Tanzania. Swedish authorities stressed that the decision was not influenced by policies or events in Liberia or the region.

“This decision has not been taken lightly,” the embassy stated, noting it follows “reduced funding in our overall budget for development cooperation.”