Sierra Leone drops treason charge against ex-president over attempted coup
Sierra Leone's government dropped treason charges against former President Ernest Bai Koroma on Tuesday. Koroma, 72, had been living in exile in Nigeria since January 2024 following his arrest related to a November 2023 attempted coup that left 20 people dead. He expressed gratitude for the support he received from regional leaders during his exile.
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Published 15 Jul 2026, 10:44 UTC · Updated 15 Jul 2026, 11:00 UTC
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