Victory for Yumkella and diasporans as supreme court ruling gives right to contest elections

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Victory for Yumkella and diasporans as supreme court ruling gives right to contest elections

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 4 September 2021: A landmark ruling declared by the Supreme Court of Sierra Leone yesterday, has overturned previous narrow interpretations of the country’s laws and constitution, with regards the right of Sierra Leoneans to hold dual citizenship and be allowed to vote and be voted at presidential [Read More]

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