President Dr Julius Maada Bio on Friday, 27th September, 2024 lavished praises on his Vice President, Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, for having successfully led the process that earned Sierra Leone the MCC Compact. Speaking at the Fairmont Hotel in Washington DC after the formal signing ceremony of the MCC with the government of the United States, President Bio lavished praise …

𝐁𝐲  𝐓𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐀 𝐁𝐈𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐎 The Sierra Leone People’s Party Young Generation Council North America and New York Chapter recently organized a dinner and fundraising cocktail reception at New York, United States of America, between the 5th and 6th of September, 2024. This event was planned by the Young Generation leaders in North America, including the global youth ambassador Francis Barnett Hindolo, …

In a stirring address at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly yesterday, His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio called for urgent reforms to the UN Security Council, advocating for Africa’s rightful place in the global peace and security architecture. As the Coordinator of the African Union’s Committee of Ten (C-10) on Security Council Reform, President Bio led …

During the 5th Observance of the United Nations International Day to Protect Education from Attack, held in Doha, Qatar, Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, made a compelling call for a collaborative approach to safeguard education from the devastating impacts of armed conflict. This event serves as a critical platform for raising awareness about the alarming consequences that …

Fellow Sierra Leoneans On 8th August 2024, Statutory Instrument No. 8 of 2024, regarding the conduct of a nationwide Population and Housing Census was successfully laid in Parliament. On 29th August 2024, this Statutory Instrument became effective following twenty-one (21) days from its laying. Therefore, in line with the decennial Census calendar, I am pleased to announce that my government …

Hon. Alhaji Musa Tarawally as a member of the SLPP Young Generation, worked with the late SB Marah, Teacher Lagao, Alhaji Musa Tarasid Tarawally, Paul Dumba, Dr Albert Joe Demby, Chief Hinga Norman, Elizabeth Lavalie, Dr Prince Harding, Momodu Koroma, Dr. Alpha Wurie, Hon. Foday Yumkella, Abass Collier, Dr Sama Banya, Dixon Roger, Abdulai Caulker, Sahr Nyama, Sitta Turay, Malam …

The Honorable Vice President Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh yesterday officially opened the 2025 Budget hearings at the New Brookfields Hotel in Freetown. The focus of the hearings is to set the tone for discussions on the policy perspectives underpinning the 2025 Budget. In his keynote statement, the Honorable Vice President outlined the trust of the budget arguing that it is …

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 Africa’s increased representation on the Council, acknowledging the historical injustices …

STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT  BIO  AT THE UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL DEBATE ON THE MAINTENANCE OF INTERNATIONAL PEACE AND SECURITY: ADDRESSING THE HISTORICAL INJUSTICE AND ENHANCING AFRICA’S EFFECTIVE REPRESENTATION IN THE UN SECURITY COUNCIL, UNSC CHAMBER, UN HQ – 12TH AUGUST 2024 Distinguished Members of the Security Council, Excellencies, Heads of  State  and Government, Distinguished Representatives, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am honoured …

At a special town hall meeting organised by the Ministry of Information and Civic Education today, July 23rd, Sierra Leoneans will be afforded the chance to talk directly to their President His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio. This august event will take place at the prestigious Bintumani International Conference Center at 4pm and will be broadcast live by the state …