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Source: State House Sierra Leone | Apr 06, 2024

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio, First Lady Fatima Bio Join Family Members to Pay Last Respect to the Late Brother Mark Moses Oladipo Simeon Bio

Mr. Bio extended their gratitude to His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio, for keeping their family together and for embracing every family member

His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio and First Lady Fatima Bio have joined family members, well-wishers, and residents of Bonthe District to pay their last respects to the home calling of, the late Mr. Mark Moses Oladipo Simeon Bio, the elder brother of the President. The funeral mass at…

Source: State House Sierra Leone | Apr 03, 2024

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Joins Colleague Heads of State at the Swearing-in Ceremony of Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye

President Faye called for national cohesion and promised to unite the country among ethnic and religious bodies

His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has joined more than fifteen African Heads of State and Government, other leaders to grace the swearing-in ceremony of His Excellency Bassirou Diomaye Faye, President of the Republic of Senegal. President of the Constitutional Council of Senegal, Mamadou Badio Camara, while leading the…

Source: State House Sierra Leone | Apr 02, 2024

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Arrives Dakar Ahead of the Swearing-in Ceremony of Senegal’s President-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye

The ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday 2 April 2024 at the Diamniadio Exhibition Centre and it is expected to be graced by more than fifteen heads of state from across Africa

His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has arrived in Dakar to grace the swearing-in ceremony of His Excellency Bassirou Diomaye Faye, President-elect of the Republic of Senegal. The ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday 2 April 2024 at the Diamniadio Exhibition Centre and it is expected to be graced by…

Source: State House Sierra Leone | Mar 25, 2024

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio to Deliver Annual Lecture at University of Pennsylvania

The University of Pennsylvania has a rich history of notable graduates and hosts some of the most prominent thinkers and leaders from Africa, including Nigeria’s first President

His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio will today, Monday 25 March 2024, deliver the Third Annual Distinguished Lecture in African Studies at the University of Pennsylvania, USA, at 5:30 PM EDT (9:30 PM in Freetown). During the Distinguished Lecture with the theme: “Navigating The Future: Democracy, Progressive Politics and…

Source: The Republic of Sierra Leone State House | Feb 29, 2024

Chinese President Xi Jinping announces ¥50 Million Economic and Technical Assistance, ¥20 Million Debt Cancellation and 1500 Tonnes of Food assistance for Sierra Leone

President Bio expressed gratitude to President Xi Jinping for the economic and technical assistance, debt cancellation and food assistance to Sierra Leone

His Excellency President Xi Jinping has announced a ¥50 million economic and technical assistance, ¥20 million debt cancellation and 1500 tonnes of Food Assistance for Sierra Leone during a bilateral meeting with Sierra Leone’s President Dr Julius Maada Bio who is on a state visit to China. During the meeting,…

Source: The Republic of Sierra Leone State House | Feb 26, 2024

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio and First Lady Fatima Bio Attend Burial Service of the late President Hage Geingob of Namibia

President Bio and First Lady Fatima Bio joined other Heads of State and their spouses for the laying of wreaths

His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio and First Lady Fatima Bio have attended the burial service of the late former President of Namibia, Hage Geingob. During the burial service, the Chief Mourner and President of Namibia, His Excellency Dr Nango Mbumba, delivered an emotional tribute to the late President…

Source: The Republic of Sierra Leone State House | Feb 14, 2024

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Receives Country’s Robotics Team From Singapore Competition, Praises Their Great Participation

President Julius Maada Bio congratulated and welcomed the children from their international competition, reiterating that even though they did not come back with gold, it was obvious the nation was making progress

His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has received the Commissioner of the National Commission for Children, Mrs. Joyce Tejan Kella, and members of the Sierra Leone Robotics Team, who returned with laurels after a successful participation in the FIRST global robotics challenge in Singapore. She thanked the President for…

Source: The Republic of Sierra Leone State House | Jan 30, 2024

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Launches Medium-Term National Development Plan for 2024–2030, Says Democracy Thrives When Supported by Real Development

The President further reiterated that the government’s goal was to dismantle barriers, enable visionaries to envision boundless futures, creators to innovate freely and citizens to thrive unimpeded

His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has officially launched the country’s Medium-Term National Development Plan, MTNDP, 2024-2030, titled: “A Transformative Acceleration Agenda for Food Security, Human Capital Development, and Job Creation.” He said the ceremony marked another defining moment in the history of a country with a new plan…

Source: The Republic of Sierra Leone State House | Jan 27, 2024

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Receives Updates From Korean K-Rice Belt Initiative Team and Efforts to Increase Rice Production

The President expressed hope that the Koreans would share their experiences, and expertise and develop the capacity of locals by working with them

His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has received a technical team from the K-Rice Belt Initiative of South Korea, who updated him on the outcome of their visit and plans to increase rice production, improve food security and ultimately reduce reliance on rice imports. Led by Jae-Hyeon Ryu, the…

Source: The Republic of Sierra Leone State House | Jan 24, 2024

United States (U.S.) Ambassador to the United Nations Pays Courtesy Call on Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio, Discusses Country’s Role on United Nations (UN) Security Council

Director General in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Madam Victoria M. Sulimani, opened the discussions by stating the ministry’s earlier engagement with the Ambassador

His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has received Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield in her capacity as Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations as well as the representative in the United Nations Security Council, UNSC. Director General in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation,…

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