Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio has been elected Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Authority of Heads of State and Government.

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Last Saturday, President Bio of Sierra Leone delivered a call for accelerated regional integration, strategic investment, and inclusive economic growth.

Julius Maada Bio, President of Sierra Leone, speaks at the United Nations, 19 September 2022.

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio was on Sunday elected Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States ...

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The Nigerian leader expresses worry over the slow pace of the force which was supposed to the sub-region's counterterrorism force.

Bola Tinubu concludes his ECOWAS chairmanship, passing leadership to Sierra Leone’s President Bio amid calls for democratic stability and regional security.

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio has been named the new chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

With a call on regional leaders to remain vigilant and responsive to the evolving needs of citizens, particularly youth, ...

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