The Latest Breaking News from Sierra Leone

Julius Maada Bio, a 59-year-old former soldier, was sworn in for his second and final five-year term as president of Sierra Leone on 27 June. With 56% of votes cast in the election on 24 June, Bio was declared winner ahead of his main rival, Samura Kamara, who polled 41%.

Many people said they were relieved at the peaceful atmosphere after electoral tensions and fears of violence.

The nurse was shot at the APC building in Freetown, as government forces fired bullets and teargas to trap opposition party members – including the presidential candidate – inside

In tonight's edition: Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio is reelected for a second term with over 56 percent of Saturday's vote, but the opposition is crying foul. Also, Kenya's main opposition leader Raila Odinga calls for disobedience from his followers over the government's latest raft of tax hikes. Plus…

Sierra Leone's election commission says President Julius Maada Bio has won a second term in office

Election commission says Julius Maada Bio secured 56.17 percent of votes, challenger Samura Kamara rejects results.

The first results from the Sierra Leone elections show that President Julius Maada Bio is ahead in the polls in the presidential election, with 60 percent of votes counted.

Bio, 59, is seeking a second term and is seen as the frontrunner in the race for the Sierra Leone presidency.

Voters in Sierra Leone are waiting for the results of a general election that was overshadowed by violence at the opposition headquarters.

One person was severely wounded after police surrounded the APC headquarters during a post-election news conference.

Voters in Sierra Leone are deciding whether to give President Julius Maada Bio a second term in office