By Betty MiltonInformation AttachéSierra Leone Embassy, Brussels His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio was received in audience today by His Holiness Pope Leo XIV. The visit reaffirmed the longstanding friendship between Sierra Leone and the Holy See and explored opportunities for further cooperation. It also provided an occasion to reflect on faith and dialogue as…
By Aminaash Nyande Brima, Information Attaché Sierra Leone Embassy, Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco Under President Bio’s chairmanship, Sierra Leone has played a prominent role in promoting dialogue, constitutional governance and regional cooperation. Whether through diplomacy, mediation or engagement with fellow leaders, the country’s voice has become more influential than at any time in recent history….
By Princetta Williams, Information AttachéSierra Leone High Commission, Accra The President of the Republic of Sierra Leone and Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, His Excellency Retired Brigadier Julius Maada Bio, has, during a visit to President John Dramani Mahama of the Republic of Ghana, expressed solidarity following the devastating…
By Aminaash Nyande Brima, Information Attaché, Sierra Leone Embassy, Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco Democracy is measured not merely by the conduct of elections but by the willingness of leaders to remain accountable long after the ballots have been counted. The strongest governments are those that explain their policies, defend their decisions and subject themselves to…
Chief Justice Komba Kamanda has reaffirmed the Judiciary’s commitment to supporting efforts to strengthen asset recovery and combat financial crimes in Sierra Leone. The Chief Justice made the statement during a meeting with a delegation from the Asset Recovery Inter-Agency Network for West Africa (ARINWA) at his chambers in Freetown. The delegation included ARINWA President…
President Julius Maada Bio has formally received the newly appointed Executive Director of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Mohamed Alphaka Conteh, Esq., at State House. Presenting the new NSA boss to the President, Minister of Sports Augusta James-Teima described the appointment as a significant boost to the sports sector. She commended Mr. Conteh for his…
By Mariama Bundu President Julius Maada Bio and First Lady Fatima Maada Bio today joined Muslims across Sierra Leone and around the world to observe Eid Ul-Adha prayers at the Presidential Lodge in Freetown. The Eid sermon was delivered by Chief Imam Alhaji Chernoh Bangura, who spoke on obedience and devotion to the will of…
President Julius Maada Bio has inaugurated a new Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) district office in Kono, urging party members to remain united and focused on national development. The office, named the Amina Maada Bio Hall, was officially commissioned in Koidu City in the presence of First Lady Fatima Maada Bio, party executives, traditional leaders,…
By Mariama Bundu President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has called for stronger trade and border cooperation within the ECOWAS region while addressing the 32nd Conference of Directors General of Customs of the World Customs Organization (WCO) for the West and Central Africa Region in Freetown. Speaking at the Freetown International Conference Centre, President Bio emphasized…
President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has officially relaunched Sierratel as a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) through a strategic partnership with Africell, marking the return of the state-owned telecom company to Sierra Leone’s communications market. The relaunch took place on Tuesday 5 May 2026 at the Miatta Conference Centre in Freetown and is aimed at…
