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President Bio seeks re-election amid economic woes in Sierra Leone

  • Sierra Leone is holding a presidential election, with incumbent Julius Maada Bio seeking a second term
  • Bio's education reforms are a key re-election argument, but voters are focused on the economy
  • Bio faces main opponent Samura Kamara, who promises economic growth and fighting climate change
  • The election is expected to go to a runoff, with results announced next week
  • Nearly 60% of Sierra Leoneans live in poverty, and youth unemployment is among the highest in West Africa
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