"Sierra Leone Ex-President Koroma Faces Treason Charges for Coup Involvement"
Sierra Leone's former President Ernest Bai Koroma has been charged with treason and misprision of treason for his alleged involvement in a failed coup attempt in November. The attack involved gunmen breaking into an armory and a prison, resulting in the escape of inmates and the death of 18 security personnel. This comes amid political tensions following the re-election of President Julius Maada Bio in a disputed vote.