Sierra Leone drops charges against ex-president Koroma

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: July 15, 2026Country: Sierra Leone

PoliticsCrime & Law

Sierra Leone drops charges against ex-president Koroma

Sierra Leone's judiciary has dropped charges against former President Ernest Bai Koroma, who was indicted in January 2024 for treason and other offenses related to the 2023 coup attempt. He is in Nigeria for medical treatment and is now free to return to his country at any time. No official explanation was provided, but political observers believe the government aims to promote national unity.

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