Julius Maada Bio

Also known as: Dr. Julius Maada Bio · President Bio · President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone · Dr Julius Maada Bio · President Maada Bio

Julius Maada Bio — President of Sierra Leone and Chairman of ECOWAS, advocating for African economic sovereignty at 2026 regional forums.

2026-04-292026-10-31

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October 2026
30 OctThe Ghanaian Times
Sierra Leonean President, Julius Maada Bio, has stated that political independence must translate into improved living conditions through education, food security, industrial development and stronger African economies. …
Political independence must translate into improved living conditions — Sierra Leonean President
5 OctJoy Online
… Among the confirmed government leaders are Dr Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone and Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, Vice President of the Republic of Ghana. …
Elevate Africa confirms presidents, vice presidents and ministers for 2026 Annual Convening in Accra
July 2026
20 JulJoy Online
… Africa’s most ambitious energy infrastructure projects has finally been signed off at the highest level, with West African leaders formally endorsing the long-awaited Nigeria-Morocco Atlantic Gas Pipeline. “Don’t be surprised when the gas comes your way,” quipped Julius Maada Bio …
West Africa signs off $25bn mega gas-pipeline plan
16 JulThe Ghanaian Times
… In his statement on Tuesday, Koroma also expressed gratitude towards Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and the West African regional bloc Ecowas for their support. …
Sierra Leone drops treason charge against ex-president
16 JulThe Ghanaian Times
… In his statement on Tuesday, Koroma also expressed gratitude towards Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and the West African regional bloc Ecowas for their support. …
Sierra Leone drops treason charge against ex-president
6 JulJoy Online
The Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority, President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone, on Friday paid a visit to Ghana to commiserate with President John Mahama following the June 29 flood disaster. …
Sierra Leone President commiserates with Mahama on June 29 flood disaster
3 JulJoy Online
… President Mahama made the disclosure on Friday, July 3, when he addressed the media after bilateral discussions with the President of Sierra Leone and current Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Julius Maada Bio, who paid a solidarity visit to Ghan …
48,000 displaced by Accra floods as government scales up relief operations — Mahama
3 JulJoy Online
President of Sierra Leone and Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Julius Maada Bio, is in Ghana on a one-day state visit to commiserate with President John Mahama and the people of Ghana following Monday’s devastating floods. …
Photos: Sierra Leone President Maada Bio visits Ghana to commiserate with flood victims
May 2026
11 MayBusiness & Financial Times
… Julius Maada Bio has commissioned the headquarter building of WAICA Reinsurance Corporation Plc, in Freetown. …
President Bio opens WAICA Re House
April 2026
29 AprJoy Online
… The complex is expected to be formally inaugurated later in the year by Sierra Leone’s President, Julius Maada Bio, who currently chairs the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, alongside Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and other regional leaders. …
China hands over $56.5 million ECOWAS HQ in Nigeria, expanding influence in West Africa

World & Region

Sierra Leone president calls for African economic sovereignty

The News

At the Elevate Africa Convening 2026 in Accra, Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio urged African leaders to strengthen local industries, invest in human capital, and maximize natural resources to achieve economic sovereignty. He emphasized that political independence must translate into improved living conditions through education, food security, and industrial development, and called for removal of intra-African trade barriers and local processing of raw materials.

30 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Yesterday

Sierra Leone president calls for African economic sovereignty
At the Elevate Africa Convening 2026 in Accra, Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio urged African leaders to strengthen local industries, invest in human capital, and maximize natural resources to achieve economic sovereignty. He emphasized that political independence must translate into improved living conditions through education, food security, and industrial development, and called for removal of intra-African trade barriers and local processing of raw materials.
30 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 5 October

Elevate Africa announces high-level leaders for 2026 Accra convening
Elevate Africa has confirmed presidents, vice presidents, ministers and parliamentarians for its 2026 Annual Convening on 28–29 October in Accra under the theme "Africa: Defining Her Future," focused on trade, governance, investment, culture and the creative economy. Confirmed attendees include the presidents of Sierra Leone and Ghana's Vice President, alongside former heads of state from Nigeria, Malawi, Mauritius and Ghana, plus ministers from Ghana, Nigeria, Egypt and Kenya.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 20 July

West African leaders endorse $25bn Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline
West African leaders have formally endorsed the Nigeria-Morocco Atlantic Gas Pipeline, a 6,000km project running along the Atlantic coast of 14 African nations. Construction is expected to begin in 2028, with the pipeline intended to carry Nigerian gas to Morocco and link into Europe's gas network.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 16 July

Sierra Leone drops treason charge against ex-President Koroma
Sierra Leone's government has dropped charges, including treason, against ex-President Ernest Bai Koroma over his alleged involvement in an attempted coup in November 2023. Koroma was arrested but has consistently denied involvement; the charges were dropped on health grounds and he is now free to return from exile in Nigeria.
16 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Sierra Leone drops treason charges against ex-President Koroma
Sierra Leone's government has dropped treason and related charges against ex-President Ernest Bai Koroma, who was arrested after an attempted coup in November 2023. The charges were dropped on health grounds, and Koroma, who has always denied involvement, is now free to return to Sierra Leone at any time.
16 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 6 July

Sierra Leone President visits Ghana to commiserate on floods
The Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority, President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone, visited Ghana to commiserate with President Mahama over the June 29 flood disaster that hit seven regions, killing 12 people and leaving seven missing. The heavy rainstorm displaced approximately 48,000 people and affected multiple West African countries including Nigeria, Benin, Togo, and Ivory Coast.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 3 July

Nearly 48,000 displaced as Accra floods devastate capital region
President John Mahama disclosed that nearly 48,000 residents were displaced by heavy rains that lashed Greater Accra on June 29, with 12 confirmed dead and seven unaccounted for. The government has mobilised the Ghana Armed Forces and other agencies to conduct cleanup operations and scale up emergency relief efforts.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Sierra Leone leader visits Ghana after devastating floods
Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio, who chairs ECOWAS, visited Ghana on a one-day state visit to express solidarity with President John Mahama and flood victims following Monday's heavy flooding in Greater Accra and other regions. President Mahama said the government had mobilised the Ghana Armed Forces and Joint Task Force to clear waterways and debris in affected communities.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 11 May

Sierra Leone President commissions WAICA Reinsurance headquarters
President Julius Maada Bio commissioned the headquarters building of WAICA Reinsurance Corporation Plc in Freetown, describing it as a significant milestone for Sierra Leone and the West African financial sector. The commissioning fulfills a commitment from a 2011 agreement that established the institution in the country.
11 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Wednesday 29 April

China hands over $56.5 million ECOWAS headquarters in Nigeria
China has formally handed over a newly completed $56.5 million ECOWAS headquarters complex in Abuja to the Economic Community of West African States, which will serve as the regional bloc's main administrative hub. China's ambassador framed the project as part of Beijing's broader engagement with African institutions based on "non-interference" and without "political strings attached."
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →