WELCOME TO THE EIGHTH EDITION OF THE PRESIDENCY NEWSLETTER
We are pleased to present the eighth edition of The Presidency (3rd for 2026), highlighting key milestones in governance, diplomacy, and national development under His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio. This edition captures progress in strengthening democratic institutions, advancing regional peace and cooperation, and deepening international partnerships. It also highlights continued implementation of the Feed […]
President Julius Maada Bio Commissions Manowa Bridge, Connecting Communities And Unlocking Economic Opportunities In Eastern Sierra Leone
Manowa Town, Kailahun District, Saturday, 20 June 2026 – His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has formally commissioned the Manowa Bridge over the Moa River in Peje Bongre Chiefdom, Kailahun District, marking a major milestone in the Government’s efforts to improve connectivity, facilitate trade, and accelerate socio-economic development across Sierra Leone. Constructed under the […]
West Africa Integration And Investment Summit (WAIIS) Gains Momentum As Tony Elumelu Backs Landmark Regional Economic Agenda
Abuja, Nigeria, Sunday, 14 June 2026 – The West Africa Integration and Investment Summit (WAIIS), an initiative of the Chairman of ECOWAS, the President of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio, has received a major boost following a high-level engagement in Abuja between President Julius Maada Bio, and leading African business leader and philanthropist, Tony Elumelu, […]
GOODWILL MESSAGE BY HIS EXCELLENCY DR JULIUS MAADA BIO PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SIERRA LEONE AND CHAIRMAN OF THE ECOWAS AUTHORITY OF HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT ON THE OCCASION OF THE PUBLIC PRESENTATION OF THREE BOOKS COMMEMORATING THE 84TH BIRTHDAY OF HIS EXCELLENCY GENERAL ABDULSALAMI ALHAJI ABUBAKAR, GCFR PRESIDENTIAL BANQUET HALL, STATE HOUSE, ABUJA, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, SATURDAY, 13TH JUNE 2026
Sierra Leone’s President Bio Tours Bunce Island, Leicester Peak And Tacugama, Positioning Sierra Leone As A Premier Heritage And Eco-Tourism Destination
State House, Freetown, 11 June, 2026 – His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has undertaken a comprehensive inspection tour of key heritage, tourism, and environmental sites across Sierra Leone, reaffirming his Government’s commitment to preserving the nation’s history, promoting sustainable tourism, and safeguarding its natural environment for future generations. The tour took the President […]
KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY DR JULIUS MAADA BIO PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SIERRA LEONE AND CHAIR OF THE ECOWAS AUTHORITY OF HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT AT THE OFFICIAL COMMISSIONING OF THE NEWTON AND LUNGI SOLAR POWER PROJECTS UNDER THE REGIONAL EMERGENCY SOLAR POWER INTERVENTION (RESPITE) PROJECT, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026
PRESIDENTIAL LECTURE ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY DR JULIUS MAADA BIO PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SIERRA LEONE CHAIRMAN, ECOWAS AUTHORITY OF HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT ON THE THEME: “AFRICA IN AN AGE OF DISRUPTION: POWER, AGENCY AND STRATEGIC CHOICE” AT THE AFRICA TOGETHER CONFERENCE 2026, UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE
FRIDAY, 22ND MAY 2026
PRESIDENTIAL LECTURE ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY DR JULIUS MAADA BIO PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SIERRA LEONE CHAIRMAN, ECOWAS AUTHORITY OF HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT AT THE OXFORD POSTGRADUATE DISTINGUISHED LECTURE SERIES ON DEMOCRACY IN AFRICA THEME: “DEFENDING CONSTITUTIONAL DEMOCRACY IN AN ERA OF GROWING COUPS AND ELECTORAL UNCERTAINTY IN WEST AFRICA” UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD, MONDAY, 18 MAY 2026
PRESIDENTIAL KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY DR JULIUS MAADA BIO PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SIERRA LEONE CHAIRMAN, ECOWAS AUTHORITY OF HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT OXFORD AFRICA CONFERENCE 2026 UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD THEME: “ANCHORING AFRICA: GROUNDED, GAME-CHANGING LEADERSHIP IN THE AGE OF DISRUPTION” SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2026
Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Arrives In Nairobi For Africa Forward Summit
Nairobi, Kenya, Sunday 10 May 2026 – His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has arrived in Nairobi, Kenya, ahead of the Africa Forward Summit scheduled for 11–12 May 2026. The high-level summit is jointly hosted by President William Samoei Ruto of Kenya and President Emmanuel Macron of France, bringing together African leaders, global policymakers, […]