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Julius Maada Bio expected at African presidential meeting in Accra

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Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio arrived in Accra on 27 October 2026 to attend the annual Elevate Africa presidential meeting, where he is the guest of honour. He is due to deliver the keynote address on the continent’s future at the gathering on African development priorities, Sierraloaded reports.

Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio arrived in Accra, Ghana, with his wife Fatima Bio to attend the annual Elevate Africa Presidential Roundtable. A special guest at the 2026 event, he is due to deliver the keynote address on the theme “Africa: Defining Her Future”, according to Sierraloaded.

The meeting brings together African leaders, public officials and other actors to discuss the continent’s development priorities, economic independence and sustainable growth. Scheduled to run for several days, it will also address regional integration, economic development and collaborative governance, Sierraloaded reports.

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