Talk to Al Jazeera Sierra Leone's president: Are there good military coups? | Talk to Al Jazeera
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Oct 20, 2023 Former coup leader Julius Maada Bio, now president of Sierra Leone, discusses the recent protests, accusations of election irregularities, and the concept of 'good' coups. The podcast also explores the brutalities of the past war, the significance of education, and the challenges faced by Sierra Leone in global politics.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Brutalities and Trauma of the Past War in Sierra Leone
01:45 • 12min
The Idea of 'Good' Coups
14:07 • 4min
Interactions with Africa and the Need for Debt Relief and Representation
18:29 • 3min
The Significance of Education in Sierra Leone's Government
21:18 • 2min
Sierra Leone's position in big power politics and the need for understanding in their democratic efforts
23:02 • 2min