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Source: State House Sierra Leone | Jul 20, 2024

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Welcomes New Secretary to President, Praises his Extensive Expertise on Matters of Governance

He also bade farewell to the outgoing Secretary to the President, Dr Julius Sandy, and thanked him for his years of invaluable service and support to the presidency

His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has presided over the oath-taking ceremony of the new Secretary to the President, Dr Emmanuel Gaima, expressing hope and confidence that he will bring his extensive expertise on matters of governance to bear on the tasks and demands of his new role. He…

Source: State House Sierra Leone | Jul 13, 2024

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Receives Hajj Pilgrims, Observes First Juma Prayers at State House

Head of the Hajj Presidential taskforce, Alhaji Murtada Sesay, expressed gratitude to His Excellency the President for his support

Chief Imam Shiek Kutubu Konneh, in his sermon for the day, called on all pilgrims to be agents of peace and ambassadors of nation-building by practising the good deeds they have experienced from the holy land of Mecca. He also encouraged them to support the government’s agenda of “feed Salone”,…

Source: State House Sierra Leone | Jun 04, 2024

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Expresses Hope in Joint Membership with Korea on the United Nation Security Council, Shared Growth, Sustainability and Solidarity

In his national statement to the inaugural 2024 Korea-Africa Summit, aimed at elevating the dialogue between Korea and African nations from the ministerial to the highest levels

His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has expressed hope in the partnership between Sierra Leone and Korea, both now serving as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, emphasising the need for shared growth, sustainability and solidarity. In his national statement to the inaugural 2024 Korea-Africa Summit, aimed…

Source: State House Sierra Leone | May 15, 2024

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Delivers Keynote Speech at Clean Cooking in Africa Summit, Encourages Global Leaders to Support the Cause

The lack of access to clean cooking had dire consequences for health, the climate and gender equality, contributing to nearly half a million premature deaths of women and children annually in Africa alone

His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has addressed the Clean Cooking in Africa Summit, emphasising that it has seen a lack of progress because nearly four in five Africans still cook their meals over open fires and traditional stoves using polluting fuels. He noted that the lack of access…

Source: State House Sierra Leone | May 14, 2024

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Opens the 2024 International Conference of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court of Justice, Calls for Cooperation and Integration in West Africa

President Bio confirmed at the conference that the establishment of the Court in 2001 was a welcome step by member countries toward fostering integration and cooperation

His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has formally opened a four-day conference of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, Court of Justice on the theme, “Enhancing the role, relevance, and effectiveness of the ECOWAS Court of Justice through the strengthening of synergies between the Court and National…

Source: State House Sierra Leone | Apr 30, 2024

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Joins Colleague Heads of State in Kenya for the International Development Association Heads of State Summit

President Bio also highlighted the need for decisive and collaborative actions from African governments, the international community, and reliable development partners like the World Bank Group

His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has attended the two-day International Development Association Heads of State summit, IDA21, to discuss key priorities for financing in Africa and championing ambitious financing replenishment that will support transformational development objectives in the region. Host President, His Excellency William Kipchirchir Samoei Arap Ruto,…

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…

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