In an address in August, president Ernest Bai Koroma reassured the commission of his government's commitment to enhancing freedom of the press.

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In 2009,Sierra Leone President Ernest Bai Koroma launched a review of the education system following abysmal exam results at both the primary and secondary level.

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A former insurance salesman, Koroma came to power two years ago with a reform agenda, promising to do away with what some have described as a "draconian" libel law.

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Five years ago, shortly after Mr Koroma was first elected, he appeared nervous and hesitant.

BBC: Sierra Leone faces huge election test

Mr Koroma has grown into the job of being a politician - after a business career in insurance.

BBC: Sierra Leone faces huge election test

On May 5, Sierra Leone continued its Golden Jubilee celebrations with a ribbon-cutting event featuring President Ernest Bai Koroma.

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