Calm has returned to Sierra Leone following rare violent protests against high living costs.
The government imposed a nationwide curfew after at least 21 demonstrators and six police officers were killed.
President Julius Maada Bio says the unrest is 'terrorism', instigated by Sierra Leoneans living abroad.
How should the government respond?
And could record-high fuel and food prices spark social unrest elsewhere in the region?
Presenter: Laura Kyle
Guests:
Ovigwe Eguegu - Policy Analyst, Development Reimagined
Marcella Samba-Sesay - Executive Director, Campaign for Good Governance
Ken Ife - Development Economist and Lead Consultant to ECOWAS Commission
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