President Julius Maada Bio has taken the unprecedented step of referring the recently passed Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Act, 2026 to the Supreme Court for judicial interpretation, citing the need for constitutional clarity and broad national consensus. On September 10, the Clerk of Parliament formally transmitted the Bill to State House for presidential assent. However, just days earlier,…
President Julius Maada Bio has reaffirmed his commitment to credible elections, constitutional governance and the peaceful transfer of power, as Sierra Leone begins preparations for the next electoral cycle. In his recent Address to Parliament, President Bio said his administration would continue implementing reforms arising from the Agreement for National Unity and recommendations of the Tripartite Committee, with the…
On Thursday, a high-level delegation representing the All People’s Congress (APC) and the immediate family of the late Hon. Alhaji Minkailu Mansaray visited State House to personally thank President Julius Maada Bio for his assistance following the politician’s passing. The late Hon. Mansaray died on Tuesday in Dakar, Senegal. APC Acting Chairman Hon. Osman Foday Yansaneh led the delegation…
President of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio, has received former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan, during an official visit to Freetown as Special Envoy of Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to President Bio, discussions during the meeting were cordial and constructive, focusing on matters of mutual interest between Sierra Leone and Nigeria. The Sierra Leonean leader said he also…
President Julius Maada Bio on Wednesday hosted a high-level Africa Leadership Colloquium at the Freetown International Conference Center, bringing together African leaders, diplomats, youth representatives, policymakers, traditional rulers, and women leaders to discuss the future of governance and leadership across the continent. The colloquium, organized by the African Young Leadership Convergence as part of activities marking President Bio’s birthday,…
