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President Julius Maada Bio Calls for Inclusive Global Governance and Peace at United Nations (UN) Summit of the Future

Representing fragile and conflict-affected states, President Bio highlighted the pressing need for international collaboration to address the everyday challenges faced by member countries

His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio delivered a compelling statement on behalf of the g7+ countries at the United Nations Summit of the Future, urging renewed global commitments to peace, stability, and sustainable development. Representing fragile and conflict-affected states, President Bio highlighted the pressing need for international collaboration to address…

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President Julius Maada Bio Delivers Keynote Address at Oxford University, Calls for Integrated Solution to Food Security and Climate Change

President Bio showcased Sierra Leone’s role in global food systems transformation through the Alliance of Champions for Food Systems Transformation (ACF), launched at COP28

His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has delivered a keynote address at Oxford University’s OpenAg Symposium on the theme, “Power Plants: Transforming Food, Energy, and Water Security through Agriculture.” He emphasized the interconnected nature of global challenges like climate change, food security, and energy access, calling for innovative solutions…

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Sierra Leone: His Excellency (H.E.) President Julius Maada Bio Departs for the United Kingdom Ahead of Keynote Address at the University of Oxford

Accompanying the President are his wife, First Lady Fatima Bio, Chief Minister, Dr. David M. Sengeh, and the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Henry M. Kpaka

His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has departed for the United Kingdom to deliver the Keynote Address at the fourth edition of the OpenAg Symposium, which will focus on the future of food and agriculture in a changing climate. This year’s symposium will highlight the vital role of agricultural…

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President Julius Maada Bio Pays Tribute to Late Sister, Elizabeth Bio

Elizabeth Baby Bio was laid to rest at the Tihun town cemetery, surrounded by loved ones who came together to honor her memory and legacy of kindness and compassion

His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio has paid a moving tribute to his late sister, Elizabeth Baby Bio, during her funeral service at St. Joseph’s Catholic Community Church in Tihun. President Bio reflected on the profound loss to the family, describing her passing as one that has left an irreplaceable…

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President Julius Maada Bio Embarks on Harvesting, Encourages Citizens to Embrace Agriculture

While actively participating in the harvesting of fish, President Bio emphasized the importance of fish farming for all Sierra Leoneans, encouraging even small-scale investments in the sector

His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has successfully harvested 7 tonnes of fish and various agricultural produce from his farm in Mafintha. This harvesting exercise aims to demonstrate the President’s commitment to leadership by example as he works diligently towards achieving the country’s Food Security Agenda. While actively participating…

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Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Calls for Global Action on Injustice and Fair Representation at High-Level Event on Peace and Security

The President highlighted that Africa, having experienced the devastating impact of conflict, must be fairly represented in global decision-making platforms like the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)

His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has addressed the High-Level Event on Global Peace and Security during the 2024 Forum on China–Africa Cooperation, FOCAC Summit in Beijing, underscoring the urgent need to address global injustice and ensure fair representation for all nations. The President highlighted that Africa, having experienced…

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China’s President Xi Jinping Commends Sierra Leone’s President Leadership, Commits to Strengthening Cooperation

President Bio further underscored the urgent need to address the persistent security challenges in the Sahel region

His Excellency Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China, has praised the leadership of Sierra Leone’s President Dr. Julius Maada Bio and reaffirmed his commitment to enhancing cooperation between China and Sierra Leone. In a bilateral meeting, held on the eve of the 9th Forum on China-Africa Cooperation…

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China Awards International Fish Export Certificate to Sierra Leone

The certificate was granted following the signing of the Protocol on Inspection, Quarantine, and Sanitary Requirements for Wild Aquatic Products, enabling Sierra Leone to directly export its fish products to China

The Government of the People’s Republic of China, through the Chinese Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Wang Qing, has awarded the International Fish Export Certificate to Sierra Leone during the ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Summit. The certificate was granted following the signing of the Protocol on Inspection, Quarantine, and Sanitary…

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Government of Sierra Leone and China National Technical Import & Export Corporation Sign USD$50 Million Agreement for SMART Sierra Leone Project

This project aims to provide farmers and community members with access to vital online information to improve agricultural yields and expand market opportunities

The Government of Sierra Leone, through the Ministry of Communications, Technology and Innovation, has signed a USD$50 million agreement with China National Technical Import & Export Corporation for the SMART Sierra Leone Project. The signing took place on the margins of the FOCAC Summit in Beijing, marking a significant step…

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Sierra Leone’s President and Leader of Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) Julius Maada Bio Joins Family Members at Laying Out Ceremony of Late Alhaji Sheik-Umarr Minkalu Jah

President Bio reflected on the life of the late Dr. Jah, honouring him as a man of great character who had dedicated his life to serving Sierra Leone

His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has joined the family, party members and prominent citizens for the Laying Out Ceremony of the late Alhaji Dr Sheik-Umarr Minkalu Jah, former Deputy National Chairman of the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP). During the ceremony, which took place at the SLPP Headquarters…