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