Sierra Leone Goes to the Polls

Sixteen candidates are aiming to replace President Ernest Bai Koroma who is stepping down after completing his constitutionally-allowed two terms.

Former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan, leader of a mission observing the Sierra Leone polls sent by the Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa, visited polling stations in Freetown on March 7.

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