Mineral rich Sierra Leone holds election for third time since civil war ravaged West Africa nation

Sierra Leone votes for prosperity in high-stakes poll

AFP – Long lines of voters braved the cloying heat in Sierra Leone on Saturday to choose a new government to bring prosperity to the poor West African nation a decade after a devastating civil war. Despite a few glitches such as some polling booths opening late, observers praised the peaceful process.

After peaceful decade, Sierra Leone votes for prosperity – After a decade of peace following one of Africa’s bloodiest wars, Nancy Bameh is ready for more development, clean water and better education for her grandchildren in Sierra Leone. “It’s difficult, difficult!” says the 54-year-old, sitting in front of a coal stove preparing a traditional lunch of potato. | Democracy, elections and voting at Democracy Chronicles