FREETOWN - Tens of thousands of Sierra Leoneans yesterday celebrated as the army returned power to civilians after four years. The military leader, Gen Julius Maada Bio, who seized power in January, handed the ceremonial staff of office to President elect Ahmad Tejan Kabbah.
Army hands over power
FREETOWN - Tens of thousands of Sierra Leoneans yesterday celebrated as the army returned power to civilians after four years…
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