Julius Maada Bio secures second term as Sierra Leone's president amidst opposition rejection.

Julius Maada Bio has been re-elected as the President of Sierra Leone with 56% of the vote, while his main rival, Samura Kamara, trailed far behind with 41%. However, the opposition has disputed the count, alleging that their electoral agents were not allowed to verify the ballot counting. International election observers have also highlighted problems with transparency in the tallying process. The election was marred by several violent incidents, and the campaign took place against a backdrop of a troubled economy, the rising cost of living, and concerns about national unity.