Sierra Leone

  • Sep 25, 2023
  • 7 min read

Sierra Leone opposition boycott may end

President Bio and the ruling party face persistent international concerns over the conduct of the June elections

Sierra Leone
  • Jul 7, 2023
  • 7 min read

Flawed Sierra Leone vote will bring few consequences

President Julius Maada Bio won re-election in a vote marred by widespread irregularities

Sierra Leone
  • Jun 28, 2023
  • 2 min read

Sierra Leone election concerns may widen polarisation

The electoral commission yesterday declared that President Julius Maada Bio won re-election

Sierra Leone
  • Jun 21, 2023
  • 2 min read

Post-electoral protest is possible in Sierra Leone

The opposition has organised demonstrations against the electoral commission ahead of the June 24 general elections

Sierra Leone
  • May 2, 2023
  • 6 min read

Sierra Leonean President Bio is poised for re-election

President Julius Maada Bio has concluded an electoral alliance with the opposition National Grand Coalition party

Sierra Leone
  • Dec 23, 2022
  • 7 min read

Electoral changes may boost Sierra Leone ruling party

Parliament has adopted a system of proportional representation for next year's elections

Sierra Leone
  • Sep 16, 2022
  • 7 min read

Fallout from Sierra Leone protests may deepen tensions

Violent protests on August 10 in Freetown and other cities were followed by a severe government crackdown

Sierra Leone
  • Aug 11, 2022
  • 2 min read

Sierra Leone protests sets precedent for the region

Several protesters and police officers were yesterday killed in major protests over cost of living issues

Sierra Leone