UN Secretary-General António Guterres Commends President Julius Maada Bio’s Leadership on UN Security Council Reform, Reaffirms Support for Africa’s Increased Representation

United Nations Headquarters, New York, Tuesday 13 August 2024 – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has praised Sierra Leone’s President, His Excellency Dr Julius Maada Bio, for his leadership in steering the debate on United Nations Security Council reform. In a bilateral meeting, Secretary-General Guterres reiterated his strong support for…

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President Julius Maada Bio Launches Sierra Leone Peacebuilding Art Exhibition at the United Nations

United Nations Headquarters, New York, Monday, 12 August 2024 – Today, His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio officially inaugurated the Sierra Leone Peacebuilding Art Exhibition at the United Nations, a poignant showcase of the nation’s journey toward peace and reconciliation.   “I am profoundly delighted to officially open this…

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Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Addresses the United Nations Security Council Debate on International Peace and Security, Calls for Two Permanent Seats for Africa

UN Headquarters, New York, Monday, 12 August 2024 – His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio, serving as President of the United Nations Security Council for August 2024, has addressed the Council’s debate on maintaining international peace and security. In his address on the theme, “The Historical Injustice and Enhancing…

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Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Hosts Dinner for Security Council Members as Sierra Leone Assumes Historic Role at the United Nations

New York, USA, Sunday 11 August 2024 –His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio hosted an informal dinner Sunday evening for members of the United Nations Security Council, #UNSC, and the African Union Committee of Ten Heads of State and Government, C-10 group, as he assumed the presidency of the…

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Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Assumes Role as President of the UN Security Council, Expresses Optimism for Productive Engagements

New York, Saturday, 10 August 2024 – His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has arrived in New York to assume his role as President of the United Nations Security Council, UNSC, for the month of August. This marks a historic moment as Sierra Leone takes the helm of the…

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Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Engages Counterpart in Burkina Faso, Discusses Happenings in the Region

Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Wednesday 7 August 2024 – Sierra Leone’s President Dr Julius Maada Bio has ended a successful one-day working visit to Burkina Faso at the invitation of his counterpart and Head of State, Captain Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso. The visit was aimed at strengthening bilateral ties between…

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Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Makes Case for FEED SALONE, Emphasises Investments in Agriculture to Mitigate Food Price Volatility

Parliament Building, Tower Hill, Freetown Tuesday 6 August 2024 – His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio today delivered his State Opening of Parliament Address, emphasising that agriculture and Food security are the cornerstones of a nation’s stability and prosperity. “They transcend mere sustenance and form a crucial pillar of…

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