Author: Truth Media

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 16th February, 2026-  Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio has declared a 300-day period of activism as a presidential initiative to accelerate delivery efforts in reducing maternal mortality. He made the announcement on the sidelines of the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly, extending an invitation to African leaders and partners to join Sierra Leone in the campaign.

Munich, Germany, 16th February 2026 – His Excellency Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone and Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, has called for genuine and effective engagement with Europe on Sahel issues, warning against the distractions caused by ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Freetown, 16th February, 2026 —Hon. Mrs. Justice Amy Juliet Wright has formally retired from her position as a Judge of the High Court of Sierra Leone, bringing to a close nearly a decade of service on the bench. Reliable sources have however confirmed that, she had submitted her resignation a little over a month ago.

Freetown, 16th February, 2026 -The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) has called on government to urgently amend the recently enacted Child Rights Act 2025 to explicitly criminalize Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) against underage girls.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 16th February 2026 – His Excellency Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone and Coordinator of the African Union Committee of Ten (C-10) Heads of State and Government on the Reform of the United Nations Security Council, has called on African leaders to intensify collective action and unity to advance Africa’s long-standing demand for meaningful UN Security Council reform.