Abuja, Nigeria, Sunday, 14 June 2026– The West Africa Integration and Investment Summit (WAIIS), an initiative of the Chairman of ECOWAS, the President of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio, has received a major boost following a high-level engagement in Abuja between President Julius Maada Bio, and leading African business leader and philanthropist, Tony Elumelu, who pledged his full support for the landmark regional initiative. The WAIIS, which is being convened under President Bio’s leadership from 16–18 November 2026, is positioned as a transformative platform to accelerate economic integrati…

State House, Freetown, 11 June, 2026– His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has undertaken a comprehensive inspection tour of key heritage, tourism, and environmental sites across Sierra Leone, reaffirming his Government’s commitment to preserving the nation’s history, promoting sustainable tourism, and safeguarding its natural environment for future generations. The tour took the President to Bunce Island, Leicester Peak Viewpoint, and the Tacugama Innovation Centre, three landmark destinations that reflect Sierra Leone’s unique blend of history, culture, and ecological wealth. Pres…

“The Government of the Republic of Sierra Leone and the European Union today reaffirmed their longstanding and mutually beneficial partnership during the 2025 EU–Sierra Leone Political Partnership Dialogue held at State House in Freetown. Chaired by H.E. President Dr. Julius Maada Bio, the dialogue underscored shared commitments to democracy, the rule of law, regional peace and security, and inclusive socio-economic development, while reinforcing cooperation within a rules-based international order.”