Earlier today, I delivered the Keynote Address at the first African regional gathering on Autonomous Weapons Systems under the theme: “Peace and Security Aspect of Autonomous Weapons System: an ECOWAS Perspective”, which was held in #Freetown .

Autonomous Weapons Systems are…

On behalf of the Government and people of #SierraLeone , I congratulate and extend my deepest gratitude to the outgoing Speaker of the Sierra Leone Parliament, Rt. Hon. Dr Abass Chernor Bundu for his distinguished service to our nation as he retires from his leadership position in…

Today, I received the leadership and members of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Sierra Leone at the State House in Freetown.

Pentecostal Christianity represents a significant part of the Christian community, and I acknowledge the critical role that it plays in the spiritual,…

Today, I attended the Signing Ceremony of the Ministerial Performance Contracts at the State House, underscoring our Government’s unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability and effective governance.

The Performance Contracts instituted in 2018 help us to align our…

Today, I presided over the Special Presidential DEPAC Meeting on the Constitutional Review Process.

The Constitutional Review Process initiated in 2007 stems from the 1999 Lomé Peace Agreement and is a key recommendation of our nation’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission…

Today, I joined a cross-section of our #Muslim brothers and sisters for the #EidAlFitr2024 prayers at the State Lodge in #Freetown .

May the moments of togetherness in our communities during this Eid celebration foster enduring common values of solidarity, peace and progress…

As we mark the end of the Holy Month of #Ramadan and the celebration of the joyous occasion of #EidAlFitr , I extend my heartfelt wishes to the Muslim Umma across Sierra Leone and the World.

May Allah (SWT) accept your good deeds, forgive your transgressions, bless you with…

Today, I received Ambassador Maria G. Harrison, the Secretary-General of the Mano River Union (MRU), at the State House in #Freetown to exchange ideas on strategies for bolstering cooperation and integration within the Union.

We discussed the imperative of promoting the…

His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio, on Thursday, April 04, 2024, received the Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), His Excellency Sheikh Shakboot Nahyan Al Nahyan, at the State House in #Freetown .

The Minister of State is in…

HIS EXCELLENCY PRESIDENT JULIUS MAADA BIO’S NATIONAL ADDRESS ON THE DRUGS AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE EPIDEMIC IN #SIERRALEONE : DECLARING A NATIONAL EMERGENCY ON DRUGS AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NATIONAL TASK FORCE ON DRUGS AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE (NaTFDSA)…

Fellow Sierra Leoneans,

I will address the Nation today at 8 PM.

Please tune in to my Facebook page (His Excellency Julius Maada Bio), SLBC TV and all major news networks across #SierraLeone .

Thank You.

Today, I joined colleagues Heads of State from across the Continent for the inauguration of His Excellency Bassirou Diomaye Diakhare Faye as the fifth democratically elected President of the Republic of #Senegal in Diamniadio, near the capital Dakar.

On behalf of the Government…

As we welcome April, the month of our 63rd Independence Anniversary celebration, we remain resolute in our commitment to attaining food security and sovereignty for citizens through our FEED SALONE Initiative.

Together, we shall continue to water the seeds of sustainable growth…

As we celebrate the #resurrection of Jesus Christ, let us rejoice in the radiance of the renewed faith, hope and love that #Easter brings.

As Christians, we rejoice in the triumph of good over evil, hope over despair, love over hate and life over death.

Just as the…

As we reflect on the love and ultimate sacrifice that #JesusChrist made for us on this #GoodFriday2024 , we learn patience, tolerance and forgiveness which are vital for national cohesion and sustainable peace and development in our dear country.

May the blessings of this Holy…

I had a great time delivering the Third Annual Distinguished Lecture in African Studies at the Perry World House of the University of Pennsylvania (Penn).

In my submission on the theme “Navigating the Future: Democracy, Progressive Politics, and Inclusive Development in Africa…

His Excellency 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…

In line with my Government’s efforts towards accelerating sustainable energy provision for the country, today, I officially opened and delivered the Keynote Address at the 2-Day ENERGY SECTOR ROUNDTABLE CONFERENCE 2024 in Freetown.

The Energy Sector Roundtable under the theme…

This morning, I received the newly appointed World Bank Country Director for #SierraLeone , #Ghana and #Liberia , Mr Robert Taliercio O'Brien, at the State Lodge in #Freetown .

We discussed my Government’s efforts towards improving the macroeconomic fundamentals of the country and…

Today, I was joined by family, friends, and well-wishers for the interment of my cherished elder sister, Mrs Agnes Anne-Marie Deen-Jalloh, in our birthplace of Tihun in Sogbini Chiefdom.

As I bid my dearest Sissy farewell, I felt the warmth of her love and the depth of her…