Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Confers Citizenship on African Americans, Says Country is the 5th Most Peaceful in Africa with one of the Lowest Risks of COVID-19

State House, Freetown, Thursday 29 April 2021 – His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has conferred Sierra Leonean citizenship on 59 African Americans who traced their origin to Sierra Leone through DNA, telling them that home was indeed home. “You have experienced the exhilarating beaches, the serene mountains, the…

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Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Participates in a High-Level Virtual Dialogue on Leveraging Innovations and Technology for Food Systems Transformation in Africa

Videoconference, Freetown, Thursday 29 April 2021 – His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has participated in a high-level online meeting organised to identify ways to expand activities, financing and partnerships that will leverage innovation and technology to transform food systems in Africa. Outcomes of the meeting, co-hosted by the…

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Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Honours Distinguished Sierra Leoneans for Diligent and Dedicated Services, Recognises Colleague Heads of State, Institutions and Businesses

State House, Freetown, Tuesday 27 April 2021 – His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has decorated four Heads of State in attendance and 91 other deserving recipients of the Presidential Award at the ceremony to commemorate Sierra Leone’s 60th Independence Anniversary on 27 April this year.  Grand Commander of…

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Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Commemorates Independence Anniversary with African Heads of State, Talks About Common Interests and Threats in the Sub-region

State House, Freetown, Tuesday 27 April 2021 – His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has commemorated Sierra Leone’s 60th Independence Anniversary with eight foreign dignitaries and reminded the occasion of the countries’ common interests as well as threats they face in the sub-region.     Present at the day’s ceremony were…

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Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Receives Heads of State of The Gambia and Ghana Ahead of the Country’s 60th Independence Anniversary Commemoration

Lungi International Airport, Monday 26 April 2021 – His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has received his counterparts, His Excellency Adama Barrow of The Republic of The Gambia, and His Excellency President Nana Akufo-Addo of the Republic of Ghana. President Professor Alpha Conde of Guinea, Vice President Professor Yemi…

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Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Continues 60th Independence Anniversary Celebration with Christian Prayers

State House, Freetown, Sunday 25 April 2021 – His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has prayed with Christians at State House ahead of the country’s 60th independence anniversary on 27 April. “Internet access is not pervasive in Africa but . There are many reasons for this, including poverty, lack…

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