Embassy of Sierra Leone in Cairo, Egypt; address 32 Said Afifi Street, Ard El-Golf, 4470351, Heliopolis; phone +2025171958. Head of mission: Mr Sadiq Silla.
Head of mission: Mr Sadiq Silla, Ambassador (as of 2015)
Also accredited to: Malta
Sierra Leone offers a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural diversity, making it an emerging destination for tourists. With its pristine beaches and lush hills, it has the potential to attract a segment of Egypt's 111 million population, despite its modest tourism industry.
Sierra Leone is considered relatively safe for tourists, ranking 64th out of 160 countries on the Global Peace Index, which is better than Egypt's ranking of 103rd. The murder rate in Sierra Leone is 2.1 per 100,000 people, slightly lower than Egypt's 2.6. In terms of organized crime, both countries have similar scores in several categories, but Sierra Leone generally shows lower levels of state crime and arms trafficking compared to Egypt. Overall, while both countries have their challenges, Sierra Leone presents a safer environment for tourists compared to Egypt based on these metrics.