# Sierra Leone drops treason case against ex-president over coup plot

Sierra Leone's government has dropped treason charges against former President Ernest Bai Koroma, who was accused of involvement in an attempted coup in November 2023. The decision comes after mediation by regional leaders and aims to ease political tensions in the country. It marks a significant step in efforts toward national reconciliation following the violent unrest.

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## Sources

### World
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2w2k3vklgo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:44:15 GMT

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c6212p55rpdo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:05:55 GMT