Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Tuesday 5 November 2024 – His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio,has arrived in Ethiopia as a special guest and speaker at the World Without Hunger Conference, scheduled to take place from November 5-7, 2024, in Addis Ababa. This important gathering, co-hosted by the United Nations Industrial Development…
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State House, Freetown, Tuesday 5 November 2024 – The Regional Director of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and leaders from global energy agencies paid courtesy call on His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio at State House to express their collective support for the country’s energy, agricultural, and climate…
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State House, Freetown, Tuesday, 5 November 2024 – The Deputy Head of Sierra Leone’s Mission to Brussels and the European Union, Mrs. Asmaa James, has bid farewell to His Excellency, President Dr. Julius Maada Bio, at State House. Her Excellency, Mrs. James, assured the President of her commitment to collaborating…
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State House, Freetown, Tuesday, 5 November 2024 – His Excellency, President Dr. Julius Maada Bio, has formally launched the National Poppy Week celebration at State House, reaffirming his government’s commitment to supporting the military and honoring the courage, dedication, and sacrifices of servicemen and women. Addressing current and ex-service personnel,…
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Freetown International Conference Center, Freetown, Monday, November 4, 2024 – His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio officially launched Sierra Leone’s Energy Transition Plan and Green Growth Plan alongside other concrete actions aimed at advancing sustainable access to energy and promoting green growth. The launching was done during the second…
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Iowa, United States, Thursday, 31 October 2024 – His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio wooed business leaders, innovators, agricultural entrepreneurs, and multilateral institutions during the 2024 World Food Prize Foundation’s Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue, themed “Bold Measures to Feed Africa.” During the session, moderated by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina,…
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Iowa, United States, Wednesday, October 30, 2024 – His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio held a productive meeting with senior officials from the United States government, emphasizing the need for collaboration in the fields of agriculture and food security. The delegation was led by Alexis Taylor, Under Secretary for Trade…
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Iowa, United States, Monday, October 28, 2024 – His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio visited Demoss Farm, owned by Steven Kuiper, Director of the 8th Crop Reporting District in Iowa, where he took part in the corn harvesting on the 80-acre farm. Welcoming the President, Steven Kuiper expressed his excitement…
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Faleolo International Airport, Samoa, Sunday, October 27, 2024 – His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has departed Apia, the capital of the Independent State of Samoa, following his active participation at the 27th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). The meeting brought together heads of government from across the…
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Magiagi Village, Samoa, October 26, 2024 – His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has been bestowed the revered title of “Tuioataga,” or King, in Magiagi village, Samoa. The historic ceremony marked by deep cultural significance and mutual respect, was organized by the Chief’s Council in recognition of President Bio…
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