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Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Presides over Oath-Taking Ceremony for Tuma Adama Gento Kamara as Member of the Judicial and Legal Service Commission

Pursuant to section 140(4) of the Constitution of Sierra Leone, 1991, Mrs Gento Kamara was at State House to take and subscribe before the President the oath before assuming the functions of her role

His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio has presided over the swearing-in ceremony of Mrs. Tuma Adama Gento Kamara as a member of the Judicial and Legal Service Commission. Secretary to the President, Dr. Emmanuel Gaima, informed the gathering that the ceremony was in accordance with section 140(1)(d) of the Constitution…

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Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio and First Lady Fatima Maada Bio, Join Muslims Nationwide to Celebrate Eid-Al-Fitr, Appeal for National Harmony

The occasion brought together thousands of Muslims who had observed the month-long fast to express gratitude and praise to Allah for His blessings

His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio, First Lady Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, and senior government officials joined Muslims across Sierra Leone and the world to celebrate Eid-Al-Fitr, marking the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan. The occasion brought together thousands of Muslims who had observed the month-long fast to…

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Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio receives Leadership of Ferensola Organisation, Appreciates Support for Government Agenda

Hon. Paramount Chief Alie Balasama Marah III of Sengbe Chiefdom, Chairman of the Ferensola Council of Paramount Chiefs, expressed gratitude to President Bio for granting them an audience

His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio warmly welcomed the leadership and a cross-section of members of the Ferensola Organisation at State House. The delegation paid a courtesy visit to pledge their unwavering commitment and loyalty to the President and his administration. The Deputy Minister of Mines and Mineral Resources, Umaru…

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Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama Concludes Official Visit to Sierra Leone, Commits to Strengthening Bilateral Relationship

On bilateral matters, the two heads of state discussed the need to create further opportunities to scale up the bilateral agenda

His Excellency John Dramani Mahama has concluded a one-day official visit to his brother and colleague, His Excellency Dr Julius Maada Bio, at the Lungi International Airport. During their meeting, both presidents shared goodwill messages and engaged in discussions on the review of the existing bilateral relationship between the two…

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Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Advocates For Energy Access At The Sustainable Energy For All Global Forum In Barbados

The forum also served as a platform for high-level discussions on innovative energy policies, investments, and strategies to promote universal energy access, reinforcing global commitments to achieving a more inclusive and sustainable energy future

His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio has emphasized the transformative power of energy, stating that it drives industrial growth, fuels innovation, empowers education, and enhances the quality of life for people worldwide. Speaking at the 2025 Sustainable Energy for All Global Forum in St. Michael, Barbados, President Bio addressed a…

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Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Departs Freetown to Attend 2025 Sustainable Energy for All Global Forum in Barbados

President Bio’s participation underscores Sierra Leone’s leadership in climate resilience and sustainable energy development

His Excellency, President Julius Maada Bio has departed Freetown to attend the 2025 Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) Global Forum in Barbados, where he will join global leaders to discuss accelerating sustainable energy solutions. During the high-level event, President Bio will deliver a national statement highlighting Sierra Leone’s Energy Transition…

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Empowering Women in Healthcare: How Matron Betsy Deen is Transforming Surgery in Sierra Leone

By investing in the training and leadership of women like Matron Deen, Mercy Ships is helping to ensure that surgical care is not only accessible today but sustainable for generations to come

Tomorrow is International Women’s Day, a time to celebrate the women shaping the future of healthcare across Africa. Among them is Matron Betsy Deen, a trailblazer in surgical care at Connaught Hospital, Sierra Leone’s largest government hospital. Running a hospital isn’t an easy task — it takes leaders carefully orchestrating…

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Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Calls For Innovation And Strategic Partnerships To Strengthen Food Security In Africa

President Bio shared insights into his flagship initiative, the Feed Salone Initiative, which aims to revolutionize agriculture in Sierra Leone

His Excellency, President Julius Maada Bio has emphasized that food security is not just about agricultural production but is intrinsically linked to economic growth, health, climate resilience, and national stability. Delivering the keynote address at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) headquarters in Ibadan, Nigeria, President Bio addressed hundreds…

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Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Honored with Two Prestigious African Continental Awards for Leadership in Gender Equality and Girl-Child Education

Former Malawian President Dr. Joyce Banda stated that she and her delegation traveled to Freetown to honor one of Africa’s most distinguished leaders

His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio has been honored with two prestigious continental awards in recognition of his transformative leadership and unwavering commitment to advancing gender equality, girl-child education, and human capital development in Sierra Leone. The African HeForShe Champion of the Year 2024 and the Presidential African Intelligence Award…

Mercy Ships

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Venomous Snake Bite Leaves Arm Unusable: Boy waits Seven Years for Life-Changing Surgery

Following the surgeries, Yusif began a long and often painful process of rehabilitation on board the Global Mercy with volunteer hand therapists

An 11-year-old boy from Sierra Leone can finally go to school and use his right arm again after his severely deformed limb was operated on by international health charity, Mercy Ships (www.MercyShips.org).  Without the free surgery, Yusif’s right hand and arm would have remained severely contracted, leaving him unable to…

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