Julius Maada Bio
MauritaniapoliticianMaleb. 19648.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Julius Maada Bio is the current president of Sierra Leone, having assumed office in April 2018. A former military leader and politician, Bio has focused on national development, economic reform, and improving the education sector. His leadership has been marked by efforts to combat corruption, although his administration has faced scrutiny regarding alleged connections to various individuals, including drug traffickers like Jos Leijdekkers.
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The President of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio, arrived in Nouakchott for a two-day working visit.
رئيس جمهورية سيراليون يبدأ زيارة عمل لموريتانياMauritania· 2026-06-19
Julius Maada Bio is the President of Sierra Leone who concluded a work visit to Mauritania.
رئيس جمهورية سيراليون يختتم زيارة عمل لموريتانياMauritania· 2026-06-19
Julius Maada Bio is the President of The Republic of Sierra Leone and Chairperson of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS Member States.
Gambia Embassy in DC receives ECOWAS ambassadors
Gambia· 2026-05-27
Julius Maada Bio currently holds the presidency of ECOWAS, which requires the organization to maintain impartiality.
tensions Ghana Togo et Guinée Sierra Leone
Cameroon· 2026-02-26
Julius Maada Bio, the President of Sierra Leone, highlighted that high birth rates represent a strength and that his government is heavily investing in free basic and secondary education.
رؤساء زيمبابوي وبوتسوانا وسيراليون: أفريقيا مؤهلة لقيادة قاطرة النمو العالمي في العقد القادم
United Arab Emirates· 2026-02-05
President Julius Maada Bio reaffirmed the need for a unified regional response to terrorism in West Africa.
President Mahama calls for collective action on regional security
Ghana· 2026-02-02
Julius Maada Bio is the president of Sierra Leone and the father of Agnes Bio.
En Sierra Leone, le narcotrafiquant néerlandais Jos Leijdekkers étend son pouvoir et menace la presse
France· 2026-01-27
President Boakai was among several African leaders in attendance, including Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone.
Boakai, Friedland Seen on Sidelines of Guinea Inauguration | News
Liberia· 2026-01-20
Julius Maada Bio is the president of ECOWAS who led a high-level mission to Guinea-Bissau.
CPLP acompanha situação em Bissau e garante que CEDEAO não actua sozinha
Cabo Verde· 2026-01-15
Julius Maada Bio is the President of Sierra Leone and currently presides over the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS.
Missão da CEDEAO encontrou-se com a junta militar em Bissau | Guiné-Bissau
Portugal· 2025-12-01Julius Maada Bio is the president of Sierra Leone who led the delegation of the Economic Community of West African States.
Le Nigeria accorde l’asile politique à Fernando Dias, opposant de Guinée-Bissau, à la suite du coup d’EtatFrance· 2025-12-01
Jonathan urged ECOWAS Chair Julius Maada Bio to show courage by releasing the election results.
Goodluck Jonathan condemns ‘ceremonial coup,’ says results must be announcedGambia· 2025-12-01
Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio, the current Ecowas chair, had contacted the Guinea-Bissau military on Wednesday to secure assurance for Embaló's protection.
Guinea-Bissau’s ousted President Umaro Sissoco Embaló flees to Senegal after coup
United Kingdom· 2025-11-28
Julius Maada Bio called for a pact for peace and resilience in the Sahel.
L’ONU invite à l’union contre les attaques djihadistes dans le Sahel et rappelle le besoin humanitaireFrance· 2025-11-19
Julius Maada Bio was distinguished in 2023.
José Maria Neves distinguido pela Africa World for Governance and LeadershipCabo Verde· 2025-10-21
Julius Maada Bio is the President of the Republic of Sierra Leone.
ممثلا لرئيس الجمهورية.. الوزير الأمين العام لرئاسة الجمهورية يشارك في قمة مسار العقبةMauritania· 2025-10-15
President Bio expressed the importance of small states' sovereignty at the UN.
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Guyana· 2025-09-28
Julius Maada Bio is the president of Sierra Leone, whose daughter is involved with Jos Leijdekkers.
« Bolle Jos », l’un des narcotrafiquants les plus recherchés aux Pays-Bas, réfugié au Sierra Leone au côté de la fille du présidentFrance· 2025-09-27
The C-10, chaired by Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio, was established to advocate for Africa’s position on Security Council reform.
Ruto presses Africa's case for permanent UN Security Council seats
Kenya· 2025-09-22
The President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Dr Julius Maada BIO, concluded a visit to Ouagadougou.
Visite officielle au palais de Koulouba: fin de séjour du Président Julius Maada BIO à Ouagadougou
Burkina Faso· 2025-09-17
Dr. Julius Maada BIO is the President of the Republic of Sierra Leone visiting Burkina Faso for a work and friendship visit.
Viste officielle au Palais de Koulouba : le Président de la République de la Sierra Leone en visite de travail au Burkina FasoBurkina Faso· 2025-09-16Julius Maada Bio sent a special message to the President of Kazakhstan.
Токаеву передали спецпослание президента Сьерра-Леоне: 28 августа 2025, 15:08
Kazakhstan· 2025-08-28
He was mentioned in the context of a message received by the Crown Prince.
برئاسة ولي العهد.. مجلس الوزراء يدين بأشد العبارات تصريحات رئيس الوزراء الإسرائيلي بشأن ما يُسمى "رؤية إسرائيل الكبرى"
Saudi Arabia· 2025-08-19
President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone said during his remarks that he drove from Sierra Leone straight to Monrovia for the ceremony.
Why Boakai and Weah Should Break Bread Together | OpinionLiberia· 2025-08-06
Julius Maada Bio is the President of the Republic of Sierra Leone.
ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY JOSEPH NYUMA BOAKAI, SR., PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA, ON THE OCCASION OF THE 178TH ANNIVERSARY OF LIBERIA’S INDEPENDENCE | CommentariesLiberia· 2025-08-01
Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio invoked the shared struggles of West African nations to uphold democracy and good governance.
Liberia’s Moral Compass — Leadership, Values, and the Long Road to Justice | EditorialsLiberia· 2025-07-30
Julius Maada Bio is the president of Sierra Leone and became chair of Ecowas, marking a historic moment for the country.
‘The matter is in his hands alone’: president of Sierra Leone urged to ban FGM as court rules it tantamount to torture | Global developmentUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-28
Julius Maada Bio is the President of the Republic of Sierra Leone who delivered a statement at Liberia’s 178th Independence Day Celebration.
Statemetn by H.E. Dr. Julius Maada Bio, President of the Rrepublic of Sierra Leone at Liberia’s 178th Independence Day Celebration | CommentariesLiberia· 2025-07-27
Julius Maada Bio is the President of the Republic of Sierra Leone.
Independence Day Address by H.E. Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., President of the Republic of Liberia | CommentariesLiberia· 2025-07-27Julius Maada Bio is the President of the Republic of Sierra Leone.
ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY JOSEPH NYUMA BOAKAI, SR. PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA | NewsLiberia· 2025-07-27