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Sierra Leone’s President Bio Swears in Judicial Tribunal to Investigate Justice Halloway

The tribunal’s mandate follows the President’s directive of 15 September 2025, which led to the interdiction of Justice Halloway by the Judicial and Legal Service Commission pending investigation

His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has presided over the swearing-in of a Judicial Tribunal established to investigate the conduct of Hon. Justice Allan Baami Halloway, urging members to uphold fairness, impartiality, and due process. President Bio described the process as vital to strengthening the justice sector, emphasizing that…

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Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Receives Letter of Credence from New Chinese Ambassador, Reaffirms Commitment to Deepening Bilateral Relations

The President reaffirmed his government’s commitment to working closely with the Government and people of the People’s Republic of China to ensure that the partnership continues to deliver tangible benefits to both nations

His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has formally received the Letter of Credence from the newly appointed Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Sierra Leone, His Excellency Zhao Yong, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations. Leading the credential ceremony, the Minister of…

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Sierra Leone’s President and Chairman of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Heads of State, Dr. Julius Maada Bio, Arrives in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire for the Inauguration of the New President Elect

The visit also reflects the collective leadership role President Bio continues to play in promoting peace, economic integration, and good governance across the ECOWAS region

His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone and Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has arrived in Abidjan ahead of the inauguration of His Excellency President Alassane Ouattara. President Ouattara was…

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Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Proposes ECOWAS–UN–AU Compact for Peace and Resilience in the Sahel at United Nations (UN) Security Council

President Bio emphasized that predictable financing, particularly under Security Council Resolution 2719 (2023), is essential to support African-led peace operations and activate the region’s Standby Force

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio, presiding over a high-level United Nations Security Council briefing on Peace Consolidation in West Africa, has called for the establishment of an ECOWAS–UN–AU Compact for Peace and Resilience in the Sahel. The proposal, unveiled on Tuesday, 18th November, 2025, at the UN Headquarters in…

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Sierra Leone’s President Bio Chairs United Nations (UN) Security Council Debate, Calls Starvation a “Crime” and Food Security a Global Peace Imperative

The President highlighted that conflicts across regions—from Gaza and Sudan to Haiti, Ukraine, and the Sahel, continue to devastate food systems, destroy livelihoods, and deepen humanitarian crises

His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone and Chair of the ECOWAS Authority, today presided over a high-level United Nations Security Council open debate on “Threats to International Peace and Security: Conflict-Related Food Insecurity” at the UN Headquarters in New York. Addressing the Council…

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Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Visits Hastings Drug Rehabilitation Facility, Assures Victims of Government’s Resolve to End the Kush Crisis

President Bio expressed deep concern over the growing abuse of kush and other synthetic substances, describing the trend as a national crisis that threatens the country’s future

His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has visited the Government’s Harmful Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Hastings, where he assured recovering victims of his administration’s unwavering commitment to ending the harmful drug pandemic affecting the nation’s youth. President Bio expressed deep concern over the growing abuse of kush and other…

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Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Receives Feed Salone Year-Two Report Ahead of World Food Day

The Minister highlighted that within two years of implementing the Feed Salone initiative, Sierra Leone has recorded a steady reduction in rice importation, a decline in rice prices, and improved food security

His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has formally received the Year-Two Report on the implementation of the Feed Salone initiative from the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Henry Musa Kpaka, during a meeting with members of the Presidential Council on Feed Salone at the State House. Opening…

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Sierra Leone’s President Bio Celebrates Sierra Leone’s Decade of Leadership at G7+ Summit

President Bio spoke about how the nation has transformed into a leader entrusted with guiding the g7+, barely two decades after emerging from civil conflict

His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio has delivered a keynote address at the Annual g7+ High-Level Summit held on the margins of the 80th United Nations General Assembly, celebrating Sierra Leone’s ten-year stewardship of the global coalition of fragile and conflict-affected states. Reflecting on Sierra Leone’s journey, President Bio spoke…

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German Ambassador to Sierra Leone Bids Farewell to Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio, Congratulates Him on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Achievement

President Julius Maada Bio thanked Ambassador Kraus-Massé for his invaluable contributions to Sierra Leone’s development agenda and diplomatic engagement over the past two years

The Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Republic of Sierra Leone, His Excellency Jens Kraus-Massé, has taken formal leave of His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio after two years of service as Germany’s official diplomatic representative in Sierra Leone. In his remarks, the Minister of Foreign…

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Sierra Leone’s President Bio Presides Over Swearing-In Of New Electoral Commissioner East, Urges Commitment To Credible Elections

Taking the oath of office before the President, Commissioner Saffa pledged to uphold, support, and maintain the Constitution in the execution of his duties, committing to impartiality, transparency, and integrity

His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has presided over the official swearing-in ceremony of Mr. Alex Pat Labib Saffa as the newly appointed Electoral Commissioner for the Eastern Region, following his unanimous approval by Parliament. The ceremony, held at State House, formalized Mr. Saffa’s appointment in line with Section…