Ernest Bai Koroma

ModernPoliticianSierra Leone1953 — ?

Sierra Leonean president during post-war recovery.

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Quick Facts

Born

1953

Country

Sierra Leone

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)30

Political (20%)75

Influence (20%)69

Legacy (20%)56

Leadership (15%)72

Strategy (15%)40

Total Score59.7

Ernest Bai Koroma — Complete Timeline

2007 AD

Elected President of Sierra LeonePolitical Action◆ Major

Koroma was elected President of Sierra Leone, defeating incumbent Vice President Solomon Berewa. His victory marked a peaceful transfer of power and a focus on post-war reconstruction.

ElectionSierra LeonePost-War

Impact: nationalconstructive

2008 AD

Launched Agenda for ChangeReform◆ Major

Koroma launched the Agenda for Change, a national development plan focusing on infrastructure, energy, and agriculture. The plan aimed to rebuild Sierra Leone's economy after the civil war.

DevelopmentSierra LeoneReconstruction

Impact: nationalconstructive

2012 AD

Re-elected PresidentPolitical Action◆ Major

Koroma was re-elected President of Sierra Leone with a landslide victory. His second term focused on consolidating peace and continuing economic reforms, though challenges remained.

ElectionSierra LeoneRe-election

Impact: nationalconstructive

2014 AD

Oversaw Ebola Outbreak ResponsePolitical Action◆ Major

Koroma's government led the response to the Ebola virus outbreak in Sierra Leone, which killed over 3,900 people. The crisis exposed weaknesses in the health system but also prompted international aid.

EbolaHealth CrisisSierra Leone

Impact: nationaltragic