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All Ears & Eyes on President Bio Addresses, as Sierra Leone marks first formal National Remembrance Day

By: Alusine Rehme Wilson

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President Julius Maada Bio will on Sunday morning, January 18, 2026, deliver a nationwide presidential address to commemorate Sierra Leone’s National Remembrance Day, a solemn occasion dedicated to honoring victims and survivors of the country’s decade-long civil war.

The address, scheduled for 7:00 AM in the morning marks the formal observance of the day historically proclaimed recently by President Bio in line with key recommendations of Sierra Leone’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Report. 

The TRC, established after the war ended in 2002, called for an annual National Remembrance Day as a way to acknowledge the suffering endured by thousands of civilians, promote national healing, and ensure that the horrors of the conflict are never forgotten.

According to the TRC report, remembrance is central to reconciliation, the report recommend for state-led commemoration of war victims, public education on the causes and consequences of the conflict, and national reflection as tools to foster unity, accountability, and a shared commitment to peace. 

The report also urges the government to give voice to survivors, recognize their pain, and integrate lessons from the war into Sierra Leone’s collective memory.

It's speculated that President Bio’s address is expected to not amplify these themes but will reinforces the importance of remembrance not only as an act of mourning, but as a foundation for justice, reconciliation, and sustainable peace. 

According sources from president Bio's office, the broadcast will underscore the state’s responsibility to honor victims, support survivors, and uphold the “never again” pledge that underpins post-war Sierra Leone.

Meanwhile, the state broadcaster, Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) has confirm that the president's address will be aired live from 7:00AM local time in the morning and replayed throughout the day on SLBC Television and Radio, with simultaneous coverage across various national media outlets. 

Without a doubt, the scheduled continuous re-broadcast of the president's morning address on the day, is intended to ensure nationwide participation in the commemoration, including citizens in remote communities and the Sierra Leonean diaspora.

As the National Remembrance Day stands as a moment of collective reflection for Sierra Leone, a bold reminder of a painful past, a tribute to resilience, and a renewed call to safeguard peace for future generations, Sierra Leoneans and the world over will be keeping their ears and eyes on the president's anticipated address on the day.
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