The next step to advance Africa’s position for increased representation in the United Nations Security Council is critical. At the UN Security Council Press Stakeout, President Julius Maada Bio reiterated that position because the legitimacy of the Security Council is seriously undermined

At State House, President Julius Maada Bio had an invigorating meeting today with the Director General of IITA Dr. Simeon Ehui, the team of agriculture experts, and the leadership of Agriculture and Food Security Ministry. Their commitment to continued partnership with President Julius Maada Bio's

In this interview, President Julius Maada Bio highlights laudable progress made back home by his administration on his government's key priorities and other governance reforms. These are aligned with global sustainable development goals and they have resonated with the world.

It has been a very thrilling tenure of Manuel Müller as European Union’s Ambassador to Sierra Leone. You touched Sierra Leoneans through our reliable partnership and collaboration on many fronts. As he took his leave today, President Julius Maada Bio wished him well and invited him to come

6 years ago, President Julius Maada Bio launched the free quality school education because he believes that human capital investment is the best thing we can do for our nation. We have made tremendous progress, repositioning Sierra Leone on the global stage as a beacon of human capital

Today at State House, President Julius Maada Bio had a high-spirited engagement with the executive of the National Union of Sierra Leone Student. Mohamed Rex Bhonapha thanked the President for his exemplary leadership and the free quality education programme that is transforming our nation.

Our focus on improving education infrastructure to meet the demands of increasing school intakes is deeply entrenched in our human capital development agenda. President Julius Maada Bio believes that our holistic approach to improving school infrastructure enhances the well-being, safety,

At the Kenema Secondary School, President Julius Maada Bio again turned sod and handed the site of civil works urging great diligence and urgency in completing the total refurbishment of the school. A modernised school infrastructure, provides the appropriate space for achieving excellence

Today, President Julius Maada Bio had an enlightening engagement with the executive members of the Sierra Leone Labour Congress. Their resolve to prioritise dialogue as an effective mechanism in addressing challenges faced by workers is commendable. President Julius Maada Bio affirmed his

80% of the papers in today's cabinet were presented by women. The cabinet today was also nearly gender balanced (46% women ministers), affirming President Julius Maada Bio's commitment to women's empowerment. The energy reverberating in the room was amplified by the fact that 25% of today's

With gratitude, President Julius Maada Bio accepted the recognition by the Government of Switzerland of Sierra Leone's continued commitment to upholding the Geneva Conventions and International Humanitarian Law. Our peaceful nation has survived the crucible of war and emerged a stronger and

Peace message by His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone at the Peace Concert organised at the UN headquarters at the conclusion of Sierra Leone's August 2024 Presidency of the UN Security Council.

At the invitation of President Xi Jinping, President Julius Maada Bio have departed Sierra Leone today to attend the ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing. Since its inception in 2000, FOCAC has been a pivotal platform to strengthen ties between China and Africa.

Over the years, the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation has created an opportunity to deepen solidarity and cooperation between China and Africa. Today, President Julius Maada Bio arrived in Beijing ahead of the ninth FOCAC which is scheduled for 4 - 6 September 2024.

Today, President Julius Maada Bio's Government signed two important agreements to continue laying the solid foundation for our digital transformation. This is a critical baluster in our Big Five Agenda. This partnership with Huawei will broaden our digital space, expand investments, and

Today, ahead of the ninth FOCAC summit, President Julius Maada Bio witnessed the handing over of export certificates to the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources. This is another giant step in our commitment and work in opening up our economy and enhancing growth in the fisheries

President Bio's precursory meeting to FOCAC 2024 with President Xi Jinping was high-yielding. They agreed on cooperation on the key goals of our Big Five Agenda. President Julius Maada Bio looks forward to a stronger partnership between the People's Republic of China and Sierra Leone.

President Julius Maada Bio's aspiration for the mining sector has always been to embark on strategic transformation to unlock its full potential for the benefit of our people and country. Today in Beijing, President Julius Maada Bio witnessed the signing of a Framework Agreement between

Across the globe, we are witnessing unprecedented challenges that are causing humanitarian crises and eroding development gains. Today, at the high-level meeting on global peace and security at 2024 FOCAC, President Julius Maada Bio called for urgent action to address global injustice and