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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…

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Sierra Leone’s President Bio Honoured at Liberia Independence Celebrations, as he Delivers Inspiring Keynote on Shared History and Regional Unity

The presentation took place during the celebration of Liberia’s 178th Independence Anniversary at the Centennial Memorial Pavilion in Monrovia

His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone and Chairperson of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, has been honoured with a plaque of recognition by the Government of Liberia in appreciation of Sierra Leone’s critical contribution to the peacekeeping efforts that…

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Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Chairs Virtual African Union (AU) C-10 Summit To Advance Africa’s Demand For United Nations (UN) Security Council Reform

President Bio stressed the importance of unity, coherence, and high-level engagement moving forward, especially ahead of the 80th UN General Assembly and the 20th anniversary of the Ezulwini Consensus and Sirte Declaration in September 2025

His Excellency, President Dr, Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone has issued a resounding call for decisive action on United Nations Security Council reform, emphasizing Africa’s legitimate and long-overdue demand for permanent representation. Speaking at the Sixth Summit of the African Union Committee of Ten Heads of State and Government…

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Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Arrives In Monrovia For Liberia’s 178th Independence Celebration

Liberia’s Independence Day holds deep significance as the first African republic to declare independence, standing as a symbol of African self-governance and democratic resilience

His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has arrived safely in Monrovia at the invitation of His Excellency President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to participate in celebrations marking Liberia’s 178th Independence Anniversary. President Bio was warmly received on arrival by the Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Cllr. N. Oswald Tweh…