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 …

As the Tripartite Committee presented their final report to President Dr. Julius Maada Bio, so many political observers ponder over the future political career of Dr Samura Kamara both within the body politics of the country and emerging leadership contests in the APC. Today, many believe that Dr Samura Kamara himself faces his own personal tripartite challenges amidst his countless …

𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐋𝐏𝐏 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚 A senior member of the ruling Sierra Leone’s Peoples Party Abdul Kadiru Kaikai has been arrested and detained by the Sierra Leone police. According to reliable Police sources, Abdul Kadiru Kaikai was arrested this morning Friday, 19th July 2024 at his Majay Town residence by CID personnel for a viral video he posted on social …