Paperback january 1, 1962 see all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Sierra leone is among the worlds poorest and most ethnically diverse countries, and is recovering from a decade of civil war that displaced millions and caused untold human suffering. This book was wellwritten by a native of sierra leone and it depicts the most important events in the countrys history from prehistorical times until the 1990s. And the government is working to bring stability to families who are still vulnerable, helping them build resilience with food and income so they can thrive. Aug 31, 2012 sierra leone was the 10 th largest producer of diamond and the third largest producer of rutile in the world in 2010. The population of sierra leone is younger, more urban and more mobile than ever before. Even though the language of sierra leone is english, people find it difficult to understand the canadian accent, and canadians find it equally difficult. Sierra leone history, language and culture history of sierra leone. The department is geared to support government reforms in improving doing business experience in sierra leone. There seems some dispute whether it was the shape or climatic conditions that influenced pedro da cintra to come up with sierra lyoa meaning lion mountains. The freetown estuary provided a good natural harbour. Since 1961, usaid has helped sierra leone gain political stability, achieve food security and strengthen democratic governance through targeted assistance to key sectors such as education and agriculture. This is followed by christianity all branches included which make up about 20.
Three kroomen of sierra leone bray album rmg pt2038. Sierra leone has a tropical climate, with a diverse environment ranging from savanna to rainforests, and a. Collective action in diverse sierra leone communities. Sierra leone served as the educational center of british west africa as well. By angelique reid, communications specialist, unfpa sierra leone pujehun, sierra leone, 20 august 2018 sierra leone ranks as the 18th country with the highest prevalence of child marriage globally, with 38. Geographical and historical treatment of sierra leone, including maps and statistics as well as a survey of its people, economy, and government. Ethnic appeals and divides are salient in national politics in sierra leone, making it a reasonable setting to test. History of sierra leone embassy of the republic of.
Sierra leone, a lush tropical country on the west coast of africa that boasts beautiful beaches, picturesque mountains, and some of the richest natural resources and mineral deposits including diamonds in the world, is one of the poorest countries in the world. Most rental homes come with domestic help, they can prove to be very helpful in orienting you in sierra leone and the surrounding area. It gained independence from great britain in 1961 and opted for a parliamentary system within the british commonwealth. From 1971 sierra leone is a republic with himself as executive president. Sierra leone 2015 population and housing census pdf. Sierra leone history slideshow video of historic photos. The chieftaincy in sierra leone was established in 1896, when governor cardew transformed society by empowering a set of paramount chiefs as the sole authority of local government in the. Investment project profile sustainable land and water resources development 1 i. To the united nations mission in sierra leone unamsil. Constitutional history sierra leone constitutionnet. Sierra leone peri political economy research institute. The colonial history of sierra leone was not placid.
Centre of sierra leone studies the economy of sierra leone part 1 this section of the csls data base will contain some duplication. From this point sierra leone declines into a long era of repressive rule, military coups and by the end of the century terrifying and violent anarchy. Sierra leone early history visit sierra leone vsl travel. United states assistance in sierra leone is vital to maintaining peace and security and ensuring the development of the countries of the mano river basin. The africans were against the tax and protests were headed by bai bureh in the north and poro secret society in the south but the british won over the protests. Agricultural production, the countrys main economy, is coming in at aboveaverage levels. Problems have developed at sporting events and until the country is more stable should be avoided. Sierra leoneans are very familyoriented and are generally very happy to tell you about their wifehusband and children. List of books and articles about sierra leone history. The modern constitutional history of sierra leone dates from 1787 when exservicemen from the british army known as the black poor living in london first settled on the northern end of the sierra leone peninsula. A political history by david harris examines 225 years of the countrys history and fifty years of independence, placing statesociety relations at the centre of this investigation of those who have tried to rule or change sierra leone. A history of sierra leone by christopher fyfe national. Sierra leone has been ravaged by a civil war that lasted from 1991 to 2002, and resulted in.
The sierra leone was made the british protectorate in the year 1896 and hut tax was introduced in the year 1898 and the people had to pay the administration costs. Previous to sierra leones discovery by the portuguese explorer pedro da cintra in 1462, the country was organised in small political units of independent kingdoms. The name sierra leone dates back to 1462, when a portuguese explorer sailed down the coast of west africa. The chiefdoms of sierra leone michigan state university. A bill board on tilorma villages attainment of odf status at the entrance of the village. In sierra leone informal institutions of governance often matter as much as formal ones. They are particularly proud if the children are able to attend school. Netherlands institute of international relations clingendael. It is bordered by the atlantic ocean in the west, by guinea in the north and east, and by liberia in the south. The war was declared to have finished on 18 january 2002 officially. Sierra leone first became inhabited by indigenous african peoples at least 2,500 years ago.
Cdc provided technical and strategic support in epidemiology. Other beliefs include traditional african religions, buddhism, hinduism and judaism. Sierra leone became africas first modern state when freed slaves from america, britain and elsewhere in africa were resettled in the present day freetown peninsular from 1787. Sierra leone covers an area of 71,740 km, approximately. It is bordered by liberia to the southeast and guinea to the northeast. Archaeology findings show that sierra leone has been inhabited for thousands of years.
Sierra leone retained a parliamentary system of government and was a member of the commonwealth of nations. The war in sierra leone lasted from march 1991, when a group of rebels backed by the liberian. Other articles where history of sierra leone is discussed. Sierra leone suffered the highest number of fatal cases. In making its findings and preparing its report, the commission took into account information gathered through a variety of means. In may 1962, sierra leone held its first general election as an independent nation. Siaka stevens remains in control for eighteen years by dismantling the countrys checks on the abuses of power.
Sierra leone is a member of the economic community of west african states ecowas. Sierra leone was the 10 th largest producer of diamond and the third largest producer of rutile in the world in 2010. The country also produces mineral commodities such as cement and ilmenite. The population of sierra leone is around 7 million people national statistics report census 2016, the majority being children and youth. Unamsils disarmament of the ruf over 40, 000 firearms were destroyed finished in february 2002, officially ending the war. History of sierra leone embassy of the republic of sierra. It has been composed to allow readers to gain an accurate and comprehensive range of materials of the economy of sierra leone in the past, the present and the future. With the help of liberian rebelturnedpresident charles taylor, the ruf sold diamonds to purchase weapons. Cdc provided technical and strategic support in epidemiology, infection prevention and control, case management. This discussion focuses on sierra leone from the 15th century. Following a military coup led by a young officer, valentine strasser, in april 1992, the constitution was. Sierra leones mineral and metal production statistics for 2010 is as follows.
History of sierra leone lonely planet travel information. Colleagues you work with in sierra leone are a good resource. Three decades of rule by weak and authoritarian regimes caused an erosion of state authority, during which the diamondrich territory had the lowest ranking on the human development index. Media in category history of sierra leone the following 8 files are in this category, out of 8 total. The dense tropical rainforest partially isolated the region from other west african cultures, and it became a refuge for peoples escaping violence and jihads. Adoption of the constitution of 1978 created a oneparty republic based on the all peoples congress. For a treatment of earlier periods and of the country in its regional context, see western africa, history of. At independence in 1961, sierra leones development prospects looked encouraging. Just over 10 per cent of people had access to both clean drinking water and sanitation. Lenneke sprik finds that this read is useful for scholars and students with a specific.
Sierra leone officially the republic of sierra leone, informally salone, is a country on the. Sierra leone has a largely traditional economy in which the majority of the population engages in subsistence agriculture, and direct government involvement in economic activity limits private sector development. Sierra leone covers an area of 71,740 km, approximately the. The sierra leone environment, conflict and peacebuilding assessment was. A pdf copy published for sierra leones 55th independence anniversary. This is the first journal dedicated solely to sierra leone to have been published for a long time. The sierra leone peoples party slpp won plurality of seats in parliament and sir milton margai was reelected as prime minister. Sierra leones golden jubilee a pdf copy of the book printed for sierra leones golden jubilee.
The population had been increasing at just over 2 percent per year, though this has declined somewhat since civil conflict began in 1991 and the outbreak of the ebola epidemic in 2014 and ends in 2015. The constitution of 1971 made sierra leone a republic within the commonwealth. Islam is the most widely practiced religion with about 78% of the population being of muslim faith. Land sierra leones 350mi 560km atlantic coastline is made up of a belt. The report concludes that there is a need to nurture a capable enough state. We hope that it will be of use to academics, students and anyone with an interest in what for many is a rather special country. The system persisted, however, because even when the central state was captured by new movements after 1967, indirect rule mutated into a generalized form of incumbency bias. It was in the year 1991, when the civil war in sierra leone was started by the revolutionary united front led by foday sankoh. The narrative ends just before the civil war breaks out but for those interested in the war, the issues leading up to it are very well covered. Centre of sierra leone studies the economy of sierra. Centre of sierra leone studies the economy of sierra leone. More than 700 cdc staff served on over 1,000 deployments to sierra leone, making it cdcs largest outbreak response ever in a single country. In the progression of customs modernization, trade facilitation and border controls denotes a shift in customs focus on revenue generation proper to border controls and trade facilitation. Sierra leone has been inhabited for thousands of years.
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