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Subject
President Julius Maada Bio's performance.
Significance
President Julius Maada Bio promised a “new direction” when he was elected in 2018, with a programme focused on tackling graft, economic revival, education reform and re-setting the country’s international relations. Despite improved revenue generation and new funds from key international partners, economic hardship remains a pressing reality for many citizens.
Impacts
A festering dispute between two leading SLPP officials could weaken the ruling party’s cohesion.
Continued uncertainty in the mining sector is likely to dampen appeal among prospective investors.
Opposition confidence in the electoral commission chairperson has been diminished further after a recent contentious by-election.
Keywords:
Sierra Leone,
AF,
China,
economy,
industry,
international relations,
politics,
social,
corruption,
election,
fiscal,
government,
infrastructure,
judicial,
mining,
opposition,
party,
reform,
protest,
Metals & mining,
Infrastructure,
Public services
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2019
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