Sierra Leone President Declares Assets

President Ernest Bai Koroma of Sierra Leone has declared his assets to the country's Anti-Corruption Commission. President Koroma who was elected on an anti-corruption platform became the first head of state in Sierra Leone to declare his assets. The president said the move was a step to rid the country of corrupt officials. Under new law in Sierra Leone, the president and other public officials must declare their assets and update them annually, and when they leave office.

"I believe this is a clear indication of our commitment as a government to fight corruption," the president said at a ceremony at State House on Monday.

"What we are doing today is unique not only within this whole region but even in Africa," he said.