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Source: TH
Context: The November 26 coup attempt in Sierra Leone was driven by political instability post-President Bio’s contested re-election and economic challenges, including a high cost of living and poverty.
ECOWAS, of which Sierra Leone is a member, is poised to intervene to maintain constitutional order, as seen in its actions in Niger.
ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) is a regional political and economic union of fifteen countries located in West Africa.
Sierra Leone, located on West Africa’s southwest coast, shares borders with Liberia and Guinea. Freetown serves as the capital and largest city.
