Sierra Leone drops treason charges against former President Ernest Bai Koroma

The Sierra Leonean government has dropped treason and related charges against former President Ernest Bai Koroma, who was accused of involvement in a November 2023 attempted coup. The decision follows a period of political tension and legal proceedings stemming from the breach of military armories and prisons. It remains unclear if this move signals a broader reconciliation effort or a strategic shift in the administration's handling of political opposition.