Events in the year 2024 in Sierra Leone. Incumbents President: Julius Maada Bio Vice President: Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh Chief Minister of Sierra Leone: David Moinina Sengeh
Events
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 coup attempt. 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 July – President Julius Maada Bio signs into law a bill banning child marriage. The law becomes official on 5 July. 23 July – Eleven people are convicted and sentenced to prison for their role in the 2023 Sierra Leone coup attempt, with Amadu Koita Makalo, a bodyguard of former president Ernest Bai Koroma receiving a 182-year sentence for being the "mastermind" of the coup. 9 August – Twenty-four soldiers are convicted and sentenced to prison by a court-martial for their role in the 2023 Sierra Leone coup attempt, with Lieutenant Colonel Charles James Mishek Yamba, the highest ranking defendant, receiving a 120-year sentence. 16 September – At least ten people are killed in a building collapse in Freetown. 5 December – A nationwide vaccination campaign is launched against Ebola.
Holidays
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
External links Online calendar