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President Bio Highlights Africa’s Investment Potential at FII PRIORITY Summit in Miami

March 27, 2026
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In statements shared via government channels and on social media, President Bio emphasized that the message extended beyond rhetoric: it was a call for concrete collaboration to develop sectors critical for economic diversification, including agriculture, energy, technology, and infrastructure. Recall that Spear News SL had earlier reported President Julius Maada Bio’s participation at the 4th FII PRIORITY Summit in…

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JUST IN: West African Leaders Reaffirm Commitment to Peace After Conakry Border Dispute Summit

March 17, 2026
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Leaders of Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone have reaffirmed their commitment to regional peace and stability following the conclusion of a high-level Tripartite Summit on border disputes held in Conakry. The summit brought together Mamadi Doumbouya, Joseph Nyumah Boakai, and Julius Maada Bio, in what has been described as a timely diplomatic intervention aimed at de-escalating rising tensions along…

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Punished for Dissent? The Zainab Sheriff Case and the Tightening Grip on Free Expression in Sierra Leone.

March 13, 2026
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In every functioning democracy, the most powerful test of leadership is not how it responds to praise but how it responds to criticism. The ability of citizens to question authority, challenge decisions, and demand accountability is not merely a political privilege but a democratic necessity. In recent months, events in Sierra Leone have ignited a serious national and regional…

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Bio Swears In Edmond Sylvester Alpha As Chief Electoral Commissioner

March 3, 2026
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President Julius Maada Bio on Tuesday presided over the swearing-in ceremony of Sierra Leone’s new Chief Electoral Commissioner, Edmond Sylvester Alpha, formally ushering him into office at a critical period for the nation’s democratic consolidation. The ceremony, held in the presence of senior government officials, members of the diplomatic corps and key stakeholders in the country’s electoral process, underscored…

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ECOWAS Raises Alarm Over Escalating Gulf Hostilities, Warns of Threat to Global Energy and Food Security

March 1, 2026
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The Economic Community of West African States has issued a formal statement expressing deep concern over the escalating hostilities in the Gulf region, warning that continued military intensification could have serious consequences not only for the Middle East but for global peace, energy markets and food supply chains, particularly across vulnerable regions such as Africa. The communiqué, released in…

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