Amb. & PR of Sierra Leone to the UN; VP ICC Assembly of States Parties; Member, LTC of the In’t Seabed Authority; President, UN Security Council (Aug24, Nov25)
New York, United States
Joined February 2010
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It was a great pleasure to be in #Nairobi and an honour to deliver opening remarks and join the closing panel at the Regional Conference for Prosecutors on #CRSV. Accountability for CRSV is a legal obligation and a moral imperative. I thank the Office of the @UN_SRSG_SVC and the Team of Experts on the Rule of Law for the invitation.
#CRSV #Accountability #InternationalCooperation #Justice
Sierra Leone at the Regional Conference of Prosecutors on Accountability for Conflict-Related Sexual Violence | Nairobi, Kenya
H.E. Dr. Michael Imran Kanu, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Republic of Sierra Leone to the United Nations, delivered opening remarks at the High-Level Welcome Reception of the conference, which brought together prosecutors and justice actors from across Africa to strengthen accountability for conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV).
Ambassador Kanu also served as a panelist in the closing session, "Building the Path Forward: Institutionalizing Regional Cooperation and Complementarity on CRSV." He spoke on turning regional dialogue into sustained collective action.
Sierra Leone was further represented by Ms. Vivianne Esther Kabia, Senior State Counsel, and Mr. Fuad Ahmed Sesay, State Counsel, both of the Law Officers Department.
Accountability for CRSV is not optional. It is a legal obligation and a moral imperative.
#SierraLeone #CRSV #EndSexualViolenceInConflict #Accountability #InternationalJustice #Nairobi #UN
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Sierra Leone at the Regional Conference of Prosecutors on Accountability for Conflict-Related Sexual Violence | Nairobi, Kenya
H.E. Dr. Michael Imran Kanu, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Republic of Sierra Leone to the United Nations, delivered opening remarks at the High-Level Welcome Reception of the conference, which brought together prosecutors and justice actors from across Africa to strengthen accountability for conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV).
Ambassador Kanu also served as a panelist in the closing session, "Building the Path Forward: Institutionalizing Regional Cooperation and Complementarity on CRSV." He spoke on turning regional dialogue into sustained collective action.
Sierra Leone was further represented by Ms. Vivianne Esther Kabia, Senior State Counsel, and Mr. Fuad Ahmed Sesay, State Counsel, both of the Law Officers Department.
Accountability for CRSV is not optional. It is a legal obligation and a moral imperative.
#SierraLeone #CRSV #EndSexualViolenceInConflict #Accountability #InternationalJustice #Nairobi #UN
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Professor Charles Jalloh, the candidate of Sierra Leone for the position of International Court of Justice for the term 2027-36, met Ambassador Usman Jadoon, Acting Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN.
During the meeting, Ambassador Jadoon emphasized the importance of adherence to international law and the critical role of ICJ for a rules-based international order.
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1/ The 14th Ministerial Meeting of the AU C-10 Committee on UN Security Council reform concluded successfully in Tripoli on Sunday, 11 October 2026, with the adoption of the 2026 Tripoli Outcome. #UNSCReform #C10
Honoured to lead the @_AfricanUnion C-10 Ambassadors in meeting @UN_PGA Dr. Khalilur Rahman.
We thank the PGA81 for his clear commitment to #UNSCReform and to redressing the historical injustice against Africa.
“Africa needs to be at the table, not on the menu."
The 81st session must deliver.
#CommonAfricanPosition #C10 #UNGA81
Pleased to meet with the AU Committee of Ten (C-10) on Security Council reform.
We had a substantive exchange on the Common African Position and reaffirmed our shared commitment to deliver real outcomes this session.
As I stated at the General Debate last month, Africa needs to be at the table, not on the menu.
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Statement by H. E. Dr. Michael Imran Kanu, Vice Chair of the Special Committee on the Situation with regard to the Implementation of the Declaration of the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples
at the Special Political and Decolonization (Fourth) Committee of the 81stsession of the General Assembly
New York, 2 October 2026
On behalf of the C-10 Coordinator, H.E. President @julius_maadabio I spoke with @AJEnglish at #UNGA81 on @UN Security Council reform.
The debate is over; the African Model is on the table. Reform the Council to save it.
#UNSCReform #CommonAfricanPosition
Ambassador @MichaelKanuSL on @AJEnglish this week during #UNGA81 High-Level Week, he spoke about UN Security Council Reform and Africa’s clear position.
The debate on whether the Council should be reformed is over. There is overwhelming support for the Common African Position, as set out in the Ezulwini Consensus and the Sirte Declaration. The African Model has been presented to Member States. What remains is the political will to act: to reform the Council in order to save it, and to give it the legitimacy it needs to be effective.
Under the leadership of H.E. President @julius_maadabio, Coordinator of the African Union Committee of Ten on UN Security Council Reform, Sierra Leone will continue to canvass, promote and advocate for the Common African Position until this historic injustice is corrected.
#UNGA81 #SierraLeone #UNSCReform #C10 #CommonAfricanPosition #Africa
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I met with Diene Keita, Executive Director of UNFPA, and appreciated the organization’s longstanding partnership benefiting women, girls, and young people of Sierra Leone.
As we prepare for the December 2026 Census, we value UNFPA’s support to make the process inclusive, transparent, and high-quality.
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During my final bilateral meeting with António Guterres in his role as United Nations Secretary-General, I expressed, on behalf of the Government and people of Sierra Leone, our sincere appreciation for his dedicated leadership and consistent support for Sierra Leone and Africa.
I also reiterated Sierra Leone’s commitment to international peace and security, human rights, and sustainable development, and extended our best wishes for his future endeavors.
@antonioguterres
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H.E. Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone @UN #GeneralDebate
🔗Access the recording and transcript of the statement here: gadebate.un.org/en/81/sierra…
#UNJournal #UNGA81
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ALT Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, addresses the general debate of the General Assembly’s eighty-first session.
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My address at the United Nations General Assembly debate in New York.
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During this year's #UNGA, I had a productive meeting with @WilliamsRuto. We discussed important issues of mutual interest between our countries and the ongoing efforts of Africa to push for reforms in the United Nations Security Council.
Additionally, I extended a warm invitation for him to join us at the upcoming West Africa Integration and Investment Summit. (WAIIS)
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During today's High-Level roundtable on AI at the UN headquarters, convened by President @WilliamsRuto, I reiterated our collective commitment to actively collaborate in building and participating in the globally advancing AI ecosystem.
We should work together to govern and leverage AI responsibly, addressing critical needs and ensuring mutual benefits. We remain dedicated to engaging and progressing our efforts to be fully involved in the AI revolution.
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I had a productive and collaborative meeting with the Managing Director of the IMF, Kristalina Georgieva, and her team. We agreed to build on the economic progress our country has made as we continue implementing key reforms.
I thanked the IMF for their ongoing partnership and support.
@KGeorgieva
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I met with His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Qatar's Prime Minister. On behalf of Sierra Leone, I expressed condolences on the passing of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Father Emir.
We discussed boosting cooperation and preparations for the West Africa Integration and Investment Summit (WAIIS).
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We are at a pivotal moment in Africa's economic transition. We should develop industries that transform raw materials into finished products, increasing value addition and future prosperity.
At the United Nations Global Compact, Unstoppable Africa in New York, I reaffirmed our commitment to collaborate with investors who focus on partnership and Africa’s interests.
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Media Advisory
H.E. PRESIDENT JULIUS MAADA BIO ARRIVES IN NEW YORK FOR THE HIGH-LEVEL WEEK OF THE 81ST SESSION OF THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY
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I have arrived in New York ahead of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly, convened under the theme, “Restoring trust, managing transformation: A United Nations that delivers for all.”
I look forward to a productive High-Level Week, marked by meaningful participation in key events and bilateral meetings aimed at advancing our national interests.
