Sierra Leone is gearing up for crucial presidential elections on Saturday amid growing discontent and calls for change from its citizens
This will be the fifth election since the end of the country’s brutal civil war, which ended 21 years ago. Sierra Leone has also faced devastating epidemics, including Ebola in 2014 and the Covid pandemic. Twelve candidates are challenging Maada Bio, 59, in the general election, including the leader of the opposition ‘All People Congress’ party, Samura Kamara. Kamara, a former cabinet minister, 72, is facing trial on corruption charges which he denies.
The illicit trade in these gems, commonly referred to as “blood diamonds” due to their association with conflict financing, exacerbated the civil war. Youth vote crucial Sierra Leone has a population of around 8.8 million, but less than half are registered to vote in this election. The country has been facing a number of issues, including a soaring cost of living and massive unemployment. Inflation rates in April were recorded at around 37% according to the International Monetary Fund .
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