State House, Freetown, Thursday, 10 September 2026– His Excellency, President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has called on Government and development partners to strengthen coordination, close critical financing gaps and accelerate implementation of national development programmes to deliver greater results for the people of Sierra Leone. Speaking at the Presidential Development Partners Committee (DEPAC) meeting at State House, President Bio said the Medium-Term National Development Plan 2024–2030 and its Big Five Game Changers provide a clear roadmap for national transformation, but stressed that gre…

[music] >> It feels good to be back home. And uh I have to be here to thank you personally for uh the decisions that have facilitated my being here. I know having been in the office, I know these are great and difficult decisions. And thank you. And I'm here to >> [snorts] >> uh commit myself to the spirit of [music] national peace and reconciliation that you have initiated. I am back as a retired >> [clears throat] >> head of state. And uh I think for now I can only pay back what has been uh given to me by the state. Uh it's a dynamic office, a dynamic process. So, whatever I can provide in s…

State House, Freetown, Monday, 7 September 2026– Former President Dr Ernest Bai Koroma has expressed his appreciation to His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio for facilitating his return to Sierra Leone from Nigeria, reaffirming his commitment to national cohesion, peace and the continued development of the country. Former President Koroma made the remarks when he visited President Bio at State House in Freetown, where he personally thanked the President for the decision and support that enabled his return home. Accompanied by Vice President Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, the former Presid…