Tension and Clash Follow Sierra Leone Election Results Update

Incumbent Julius Maada Bio is leading the Sierra Leone presidential election with 56% of the vote, while his closest rival Samura Kamara has 42%. The election has been marred by violence, with supporters of both parties accused of attacking opponents. The electoral commission has defended the transparency of the voting and counting process, but the APC has expressed concerns. The winner must secure 55% of the votes cast, otherwise a run-off will be held between the two candidates with the highest number of votes.