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Sierra Leone Former President To Return After Treason Case Dropped
Summary by The Lagos Editorial Desk OpeOluwani Akintayo , as published by Channels Television
· September 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The ex-leader, who was in charge from 2007 to 2018, had been living outside the country since 2024. The decision to clear the former leader was made by judicial authorities, and later the justice ministry confirmed that charges were no longer being pursued.
Treason charges against a former leader have been dropped. The ex-leader, who was in charge from 2007 to 2018, had been living outside the country since 2024. A period of medical treatment was initially planned, but the stay was extended.
The decision to clear the former leader was made by judicial authorities, and later the justice ministry confirmed that charges were no longer being pursued.
A return to the home country is now expected, according to the current vice president, although the reason for dropping the charges was not given.
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Category: News Published: September 5, 2026 Source: Channels Television Reading time: 1 min
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