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West Africa
Appointment of Julius Maada Bio raises concerns within ECOWAS

Involved in various peace and mediation processes in Sierra Leone, the regional organisation has given a cautious welcome to the appointment of the country's president as its chair. [...]

Published on 25/06/2025 at 04:40 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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