Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio Reaffirms Commitment To Peace As International Guarantors Review Progress On Agreement For National Unity - Office of the President of Sierra Leone
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Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio Reaffirms Commitment To Peace As International Guarantors Review Progress On Agreement For National Unity - Office of the President of Sierra Leone
Summary:
- The Sierra Leonean government, led by President Julius Maada Bio, reaffirmed commitment to peace, national unity, and inclusive governance amid ongoing dialogue with international guarantors on the Agreement for National Unity with the All People’s Congress (APC).
- International moral guarantors (led by Fatoumata Jallow-Tambajang) assessed progress in implementing the agreement and supporting sustained dialogue, with the government reporting continued constructiv
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