2024 in Sierra Leone
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Events in the year 2024 in Sierra Leone.
Incumbents[edit]
- President: Julius Maada Bio
- Vice President: Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh
- Chief Minister of Sierra Leone: David Moinina Sengeh
Events[edit]
- 3 January – 2023 Sierra Leone coup attempt: A court in Freetown, charges former president Ernest Bai Koroma with four offences, including treason for his alleged role during the November 2023 coup attempt.[1]
- 7 April – President Julius Maada Bio declares a state of national emergency following an increase in illegal drug usage, particularly kush, in the country.[2]
- 2 July – President Julius Maada Bio signs into law a bill banning child marriage.[3]
- 3 July – The bill outlawing child marriage becomes official. Offenders could face up to 15 years in prison or a fine of around $4,000 or both. Witnesses to such marriages will also face jail or a fine.[4]
Holidays[edit]
Source:[5]
- 1 January - New Year's Day
- 18 February – Armed Forces Day
- 29 March – Good Friday
- 1 April - Easter Monday
- 10 April - Korité
- 27 April - Independence Day
- 1 May - International Workers' Day
- 16 June – Tabaski
- 16 September – The Prophet's Birthday
- 25 December - Christmas Day
- 26 December - Boxing Day
References[edit]
- ^ "Sierra Leone charges former president Koroma with treason over 'coup attempt'". France 24. 2024-01-03. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ^ "Sierra Leone declares emergency over drug abuse". Africanews. 7 April 2024. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ "Sierra Leone bans child marriage, enacts severe penalties for violations". France 24. 3 July 2024. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ "Sierra Leone outlaws child marriage. Even witnesses to such weddings can face jail time. - CBS News". www.cbsnews.com. 2024-07-03. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
- ^ "Sierra Leone Public Holidays 2024". Public Holidays Global. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
