His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has emerged as a powerful voice for transformative global reform, delivering a compelling address at the South-South and Triangular inclusive international system, led by countries of the Global South.
The Third Africa High-Level Forum on South-South and Triangular Cooperation for Sustainable Development is currently taking place in Freetown, Sierra Leone, from May 7 to 9, 2025, at the International Conference Centre. This significant event brings together policymakers, ministers, experts, youth leaders, and representatives from non-governmental organisations across Africa and the Global South. The forum is organised by the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) in collaboration with partners such as the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), USAID, the Saudi Development Fund, and GIZ.
Opening the high-level session under the theme “The Role of the Global South in Reshaping the New International Order,” President Bio called for bold and systemic changes to the existing global governance and economic frameworks, describing them as outdated, biased, and fundamentally unjust to Africa and other developing regions.
“Africa is not only invited to sit at the table—we are building the table and creating opportunities for ourselves,” President Bio declared, drawing enthusiastic applause from regional leaders and international delegates.
He emphasised that the current global financial and trade architecture continues to marginalise African voices. According to the President, today’s interconnected global challenges underscore the flaws of a world order that was designed without meaningful input from the Global South.
“The current situation is unsustainable. It does not need minor tweaks, it demands deep, transformative change. That is why this platform is essential. It offers not only a voice, but a clear pathway to lasting solutions,” he asserted.
