In November 1968, unrest in the provinces led Stevens to declare a state of emergency across the country. Diamond mining has been an important part of Sierra Leones history since diamonds were discovered here in the 1930s. The APC, with its leader Siaka Stevens, narrowly won a small majority of seats in Parliament over the SLPP in a closely contested 1967 general election. [90] The NPRC Junta immediately suspended the constitution, banned all political parties, limited freedom of speech and freedom of the press and enacted a rule-by-decree policy, in which soldiers were granted unlimited powers of administrative detention without charge or trial, and challenges against such detentions in court were precluded. The Republic of Sierra Leone is composed of five regions: the Northern Province, North West Province, Southern Province, the Eastern Province, and the Western Area. Samuel Ajayi Crowther was the first student to be enrolled at Fourah Bay. Four provinces are further divided into 14 districts; the Western Area is divided into two districts. [200] The Council of Churches is the Christian religious organisation that is made up of Protestant churches across Sierra Leone. But at the equivalent tournament in 2006, Division Three of the African region of the World Cricket League, it finished as runner-up to Mozambique, and just missed promotion to Division Two. The large majority of SLPP members backed Albert Margai over Karefa-Smart. Statistics Sierra Leone in its report said the country started recording its population in 1963, then numbering two million one hundred and eighty thousand, three hundred and fifty-five (2,180,355). [103] The country's population is mostly young, with an estimated 41.7% under 15, and rural, with an estimated 62% of people living outside the cities. The British administration favoured a policy of indirect rule whereby they relied on slightly reorganized indigenous institutions to implement colonial policies and maintain order. The Krios are virtually all Christians at about 99%. Until 1906, Madam Yoko ruled as a paramount chief in the new British Protectorate. Within days, Freetown was overwhelmed by the presence of the RUF combatants who came to the city in thousands. [161] There were plans to increase its capacity 400 megawatts by 2017 which would cost around $750 million. [240][241] In early August 2014 Guinea closed its borders to Sierra Leone to help contain the spreading of the virus, which originated in Guinea, as more new cases of the disease were being reported in Sierra Leone than in Guinea. A one-party parliamentary election between APC members was held in May 1986. The Lumley-Aberdeen beach stretches all the way from Cape Sierra Leone down to Lumley. They continue to be influential in the civil service. By geographical area, Koinadugu District is the largest by several thousand square kilometers. Below you can find a map of Sierra Leone provinces: Sierra Leone is divided into five units as the highest level administrative division. The Judiciary have jurisdiction in all civil and criminal matters throughout the country. Bio is the leader of the Sierra Leone People's Party, the current ruling party in Sierra Leone. [93], Promises of a return to civilian rule were fulfilled by Bio. It is a flat, low-lying, and frequently flooded plain that is between 5 and 25 miles (8 and 40 km) wide and is composed mainly of sands and clays. Problems experienced with access to the Internet include an intermittent electricity supply and a slow connection speed in the country outside Freetown. [148] Agriculture accounted for 58 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2007. [55] As the Liberated Africans became successful traders[54] and spread Christianity throughout West Africa, they intermarried with the Nova Scotians and Maroons, and the two groups eventually became a fusion of African and Western societies. One traditional leader from each district occupies a seat in Sierra Leone's parliament. The Eastern Province is divided into three districts: Located in the northern region of Sierra Leone is the countrys Northern Province. Freetown has internet cafs and other businesses offering internet access. A small number of Sierra Leoneans are of partial or full Lebanese ancestry, descendants of traders who first came to the nation in the 19th century. To maintain the support of the military, Stevens retained the popular John Amadu Bangura as head of the Sierra Leone Armed Forces. At the end of the 19th century, the industry went into decline, and when radio was introduced in the 1930s, it became the primary communication media in the country. Until 2017, there were only three Sierra Leone provinces, and there were previously fewer districts and chiefdoms as well. Educated Krios held numerous positions in the colonial government, giving them status and well-paying positions. His father was a Yalunka paramount chief of Solima, a prosperous chieftaincy. Additionally, a significant part of Sierra Leones history can be ascribed to the arrival of Pedro da Cintra, a Portuguese Explorer. In eastern Sierra Leone the plateau is interspersed with high mountains, where Mount Bintumani reaches 1,948m (6,391ft), the highest point in the country. "[132], Within the context of local governance, the districts are governed as localities. Based on the commission's recommendations, a constitution re-establishing a multi-party system was approved by the exclusive APC Parliament by a 60% majority vote, becoming effective on 1 October 1991. Waterloo is part of Freetown metropolitan area. On 5 July 1994 SAJ Musa, who was popular among the general population, particularly in Freetown, was arrested and sent into exile after he was accused of planning a coup to topple Strasser, an accusation SAJ Musa denied. Bio replaced outgoing President Ernest Bai Koroma after Bio was sworn into office on 4 April 2018 by Chief Justice Abdulai Cham. Each has a directly elected local district council to exercise authority and carry out functions at a local level. [156], As of 2012, Sierra Leone has 3 main hydroelectric plants. Sierra Leone's first and second presidents, Siaka Stevens and Joseph Saidu Momoh, respectively, were both ethnic Limba. Sherbro was influential and powerful and the British greatly feared him. Upon Milton Margai's unexpected death in 1964, his younger half-brother, Sir Albert Margai, was appointed as Prime Minister by parliament. Bo is closely behind Kenema with 10.0%, whilst Western Rural, Kono and Western Area Urban with 8.8%, 8.2%, and 8.1% are third, fourth and fifth respectively. The district capital is the town of Port Loko and its . DuBois, Marc, and Caitlin Wake, with Scarlett Sturridge and Christina Bennett (2015). In 2015, CDC established an office in Sierra Leone to focus on global health security and . Agyepong I. The Creoles, a descendant from the Nova Scotia, Maroons and Recaptives. [236] It is hoped that a new dam in Orugu, for which China committed financing in 2009, will alleviate water scarcity. The Kuranko are largely Muslim majority. If you are interested in the answer to the question "How many men and women are there in Bo District, Sierra Leone?" In Kono District, a rural eastern region of 500,00 people, famous for its diamond mines and as the epicenter of Sierra Leone's decade-long civil war, PIH is investing in every level of the health system. The total population of Sierra Leone is 7813000 people - 0.1% of the total population of the Earth. In the 1860s, the country became a journalist hub for Africa, with professionals travelling to the country from across the continent. [86] SSD officers were loyal to Stevens and were deployed across the country to clamp down on any rebellion or protest against Stevens' government. This left them traumatised, with an estimated 400,000 people (by 2009) being mentally ill. Thousands of former child soldiers have fallen into substance abuse as they try to blunt their memories. [79] Due to the lack of access to basic education, women are the least prepared when it comes to processing business licences, registering names or contracting. [72][73], On 27 April 1961, Sir Milton Margai led Sierra Leone to independence from Great Britain and became the country's first Prime Minister. Dumbuya and former inspector general of police Bambay Kamara, was foiled. The demonstration was quickly put down by the army and Stevens' own personal Special Security Division (SSD), a heavily armed paramilitary force he had created to protect him and maintain his hold on power. In the north, from 1820 to 1906, there was a Limba chief named Almamy Suluku who ruled his territory for many years, fighting to protect his territory, while at the same time using diplomacy to trick the protectorate administrators while sending fighters to assist Bai Bureh, a prominent Temne chief in Kasseh who was fighting against the imposition of the "hut tax" by the colonial administrators. The country had its first general elections as an independent nation on 27 May 1961. The city is governed by an elected city council and is headed by a Mayor. There are three free terrestrial television stations in Sierra Leone, one run by the government SLBC and the other two are private stations in Freetown, Star TV which is run by the owner of the Standard-Times newspaper and AYV Africa Young Voices. Several religious funded TV stations operate intermittently. 14 are rural, with the capital Freetown divided into 2 districts. Rising above the plateau are a number of mountain masses; in the northeast, the Loma Mountains are crowned by Mount Loma Mansa (Mount Bintimani) at 6,391 feet (1,948 metres), and the Tingi Mountains rise to 6,080 feet (1,853 metres) at Sankanbiriwa Peak. Area: 69.5 mile - 111.8 km radius. The country has 2,090 known species of higher plants, 147 mammals, 626 birds, 67 reptiles, 35 amphibians, and 99 fish species. About 2% of the country's population are Creole people, descendants of freed African-American and Afro-Caribbean slaves. Many Liberated Africans were treated poorly and even abused because some of the original settlers considered them their property. Kenema is the most populated district in Sierra Leone, according to the preliminary report of the final result of the Mid-Term Census report released by Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL) last week. The official documentation known as the Book of Negroes lists thousands of freed slaves whom the British evacuated from the nascent United States and resettled in colonies elsewhere in British North America (north to Canada, or south to the West Indies). The city is has a culturally diverse population of different religions and ethnicities. The provinces of Sierra Leone are divided into 16 districts, as of July 2017. [69] Owing to the astute politics of Milton Margai, the educated Protectorate elites were able to join forces with the paramount chiefs in the face of Krio intransigence. The British annexation of the Protectorate interfered with the sovereignty of indigenous chiefs. There is a huge police presence inside and outside the national stadium during a match between the two great rivals to prevent a clash. [209] In numbers, females present a lower per cent (6.3) versus males (15.2) when it comes to be paid employees. [254][255], Under legislation enacted in 1980, all newspapers must register with the Ministry of Information and pay sizeable registration fees. A general election was called later that year in which corruption was again endemic; the APC won 74 seats and the SLPP 15. Be the first to get the latest news, music and videos trending in Sierra Leone. The Dominion of Sierra Leone retained a parliamentary system of government and was a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. Colonel Frederic Cardew, military governor of the Protectorate, in 1898 established a new tax on dwellings and demanded that the chiefs use their people to maintain roads. English is the official language used in schools and government administration. The army was devoted to Bangura, and this made him potentially dangerous to Stevens. [53], At about the same time (following the abolition of the slave trade in 1807), Royal Navy crews delivered thousands of formerly enslaved Africans to Freetown, after liberating them from illegal slave ships. Bai Sherbro was a chief and warrior on Bonthe Island, in the southwestern part of the country. Black migrants elected different levels of political representatives, 'tithingmen', who represented each dozen settlers and 'hundreders' who represented larger amounts. In September 2014 there were many Districts with travel restrictions including Kailahun, Kenema, Bombali, Tonkolili, and Port Loko because of Ebola. Only 20% of the urban population and 1% of the rural population had access to piped drinking water in their home. T- evaluate the impact of the first ETU and laboratory becoming operational in . Manga Sewa's father had several wives and dozens of children. Other figures are estimates from the source cited. The Western Area Urban District is one of the 16 districts of Sierra Leone. The Susu and Yalunka kingdom was established in the early fifth seventh century[clarification needed] before the Mali empire, which was extended from Mali, Senegal, Guinea Bissau, Guinea Conakry to the northern part of Sierra Leone. Rulers who had been kings and queens became instead paramount chiefs, some of them appointed by the administration, and then forced into a subordinate relationship. They predominate in the large town of Koindu and its surrounding areas in Kailahun District. The area is a peninsula and contains Freetown, the capital city of the country. Stations mainly consist of local commercial stations with a limited broadcast range, combined with a few stations with national coverage Capital Radio Sierra Leone being the largest of the commercial stations. Under President Stevens, the SSD had been a powerful personal force used to maintain his hold on power, independent from the Sierra Leone Military and Sierra Leone Police Force. [201] Many Christian organisations in Sierra Leone, including the Council of Churches condemned Ajisafe's sermon against Islam and Muslims. Sierra Leone gained independence from the United Kingdom on 27 April 1961, and became a Commonwealth realm on the same day; the country's name changed to the Dominion of Sierra Leone. On the voyage between Plymouth and Sierra Leone, 96 passengers died. In addition, differences between the Register of Liberated Africans of 1808 and the List of Captured Negroes of 1812 (which emulated the 1808 document) revealed some disparities in the entries of the recaptives, specifically in the names; many recaptives decided to change their given names to more anglicised versions which contributed to the difficulty in tracking them after they arrived in Sierra Leone. The name Yalunka literally means "inhabitants of the Jallon (mountains)". [155], As of 2016, about 12% of the population of Sierra Leone had access to electricity. The vast majority of Kissi are Christians. [258] Among newspaper readership, young people are likely to read newspapers weekly and older people daily. Different European nations started using Sierra Leone as a trading point for slaves brought to the coast by African traders from interior areas undergoing wars and conflicts over territory. Home Counties and Regions Maps Sierra Leone Provinces and Districts. [72][73], On the conclusion of talks in London on 4 May 1960, the United Kingdom agreed to grant Sierra Leone independence on 27 April 1961. To be elected president of Sierra Leone, a candidate must gain at least 55% of the vote. Another 24 were discharged, and another 23 ran away. Because of their trading, the Fulas are found in nearly all parts of the country. Sierra Leone is home to about sixteen ethnic groups, each with its own language. The provinces of Sierra Leone are divided into 16 districts, as of July 2017. Native to Sierra Leone, they have occupied Sherbro Island since it was founded. Rich in minerals, Sierra Leone has relied on mining, especially diamonds, for its economic base. In August 2017, one new province (Northwestern), two new districts (Falaba and Karene) and. The Sierra Leone National Premier League is the top professional football league in Sierra Leone and is controlled by the Sierra Leone Football Association. [21] Bio handed power over to Ahmad Tejan Kabbah of the SLPP, after the conclusion of elections in early 1996 which Kabbah won. [68] A notable event in 1935 was the granting of a monopoly on mineral mining to the Sierra Leone Selection Trust, run by De Beers. SAJ Musa, a childhood friend of Strasser, became the deputy chairman and deputy leader of the NPRC government. The rice is prepared in numerous ways, and topped with a variety of sauces made from some of Sierra Leone's favourite toppings, including potato leaves, cassava leaves, crain crain, okra soup, fried fish and groundnut stew.[244]. [168], After the contribution made by the Bangladesh UN Peacekeeping Force in the Sierra Leone Civil War under the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone, the government of Ahmad Tejan Kabbah declared Bengali an honorary official language in December 2002. The 2021 census is a mid-term census. Its now home to a diverse group of inhabitants and is also where the Bai Bureh Warriors hail from, one of Sierra Leones oldest and most famous football clubs. The situation in the country deteriorated to such an extent that British troops were deployed in Operation Palliser, originally simply to evacuate foreign nationals. The report indicated that the countrys just-concluded first digital census proves that the nations population is Seven million, five hundred and forty-eight thousand seven hundred and two (7,548,702). Though according to Professor C. Magbaily Fyle, this might have been a misinterpretation from historians. The Limba are close political allies of the neighbouring Temne. The first of these goals is to provide solar power to at least 50,000 homes in 2016, the second is 250,000 homes by 2017, and finally to provide power to 1,000,000 people by 2020. Bunce Island, an island on the Sierra Leone River, was used as a base for European slavers as a place for slave ships to dock before sailing via the Middle Passage to the Americas. [28] The use of iron was adopted by the ninth century, and by 1000 AD, agriculture was being practised along the coast. Covering a total area of 71,740km2 (27,699sqmi),[12] Sierra Leone has a tropical climate, with diverse environments ranging from savanna to rainforests. [92] Strasser was immediately flown into exile in a military helicopter to Conakry, Guinea. . In Sierra Leone they were called the Nova Scotian Settlers, the Nova Scotians, or the Settlers. Humphrey J. Fisher (1969), "Elections and Coups in Sierra Leone, 1967". Four of these are provinces, and one is simply called the Western Area. In other words, the population of Sierra Leone has grown almost three and half times it was in 1963 (2,180,355). Its numerous creeks and estuaries contain mangrove swamps. According to the report, Sierra Leones population has increased by 6.4%, since the last census in 2015. The current system of the Government of Sierra Leone is based on the 1991 Sierra Leone Constitution. (2003) Book review: "The Athens of West Africa: A History of International Education at Fourah Bay College, Freetown, Sierra Leone by Daniel J. Paracka Jr. New York: Routledge". [121] Sierra Leone is a member of the International Criminal Court with a Bilateral Immunity Agreement of protection for the US military (as covered under Article 98). One of the most popular tourist destinations in Sierra Leone is located in this province: Outamba-Kilimi National Park. The Fula are virtually all Muslims at over 99%. Located in the Eastern Province is Koidu Town which is not only the largest city in that province but the capital of Kono District which rich in diamond. Islam was introduced by Susu traders, merchants and migrants from the north and east, becoming widely adopted in the 18th century. Waterloo is a major urban transport hub and lies on the . The Kamajors, a group of traditional fighters mostly from the Mende ethnic group under the command of deputy Defence Minister Samuel Hinga Norman, remained loyal to President Kabbah and defended the Southern part of Sierra Leone from the soldiers. There are a few internationally linked automated teller machines that accept Visa cards in Freetown operated by ProCredit Bank. The district has the highest percentage, a total of 10.2%, making it the most populated in the country. It is a sweet, lightly fermented palm wine,[245] and is found in bars in towns and villages across the country. Despite Makeni being ethnically diverse just as the other major cities in the country, the Temne people account for the largest ethnic group in the city and the main language is the Krio language. With the lack of new faces in the new APC cabinet under president Momoh and the return of many of the old faces from Stevens' government, criticisms soon arose that Momoh was simply perpetuating the rule of Stevens. The district has both highlands and lowlands. Although the sector was seriously affected during the Civil War, there has been a steady improvement in recent years. Found inside - Page 93The Kissi are one of the oldest ethnic groups in Sierra Leone, . The districts are further divided into chiefdoms. The Loko in the north are native people of Sierra Leone, believed to have lived in Sierra Leone since the time of European encounter. In October 2000, a UN-approved certification system for exporting diamonds from the country was put in place and led to a dramatic increase in legal exports. A brief coup in 1997 led by Sierra Leone Army major Johnny Paul Koroma ousted Kabbah, who went into exile in Guinea. [79], Education in Sierra Leone is legally required for all children for six years at primary level (Class P1-P6) and three years in junior secondary education,[211] but a shortage of schools and teachers has made implementation impossible. They founded Birchtown, but faced harsh northern winters and racial discrimination from nearby Shelburne. The country is bordered by Guinea to the north and east, Liberia to the southeast, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west and southwest.[102]. Led by Colonel Montague James, the Maroons helped the colonial forces to put down the revolt, and in the process the Jamaican Maroons in Sierra Leone secured the best houses and farms. A runoff election was held in September 2007, and Ernest Bai Koroma, the candidate of the main opposition APC, was elected president. The climate is tropical, with two seasons determining the agricultural cycle: the rainy season from May to November, and a dry season from December to May, which includes harmattan, when cool, dry winds blow in off the Sahara Desert and the night-time temperature can be as low as 16C (60.8F). The provinces of Sierra Leone are divided into 14 districts. After the execution of Bangura, a group of soldiers loyal to the executed general held a mutiny in Freetown and other parts of the country in opposition to Stevens' government. 4043. Sierra Leone is also a member of the United Nations and its specialised agencies, the African Union, the African Development Bank (AFDB), the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), and the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). Along the streets of towns and cities across Sierra Leone, one can find foods consisting of fruit, vegetables and snacks such as fresh mangoes, oranges, pineapple, fried plantains, ginger beer, fried potato, fried cassava with pepper sauce; small bags of popcorn or peanuts, bread, roasted corn, or skewers of grilled meat or shrimp. Within hours after taking office, Stevens was ousted in a bloodless military coup led by Brigadier General David Lansana, the commander of the Sierra Leone Armed Forces. As the Krio language is spoken by 90% of the country's population,[103][167] it unites all the different ethnic groups, especially in their trade and interaction with each other. After they established Granville Town, most of the first group of colonists died, owing to disease and warfare with the indigenous African peoples (Temne), who resisted their encroachment. Hundreds of thousands of people were forced from their homes and many became refugees in Guinea and Liberia. The majority of newspapers are privately run and are often critical of the government. As of May 2014, the country's only international airport had regularly scheduled direct flights to London, Paris, Brussels and most major cities in West Africa. Located in the Northern Province is Makeni city which is the capital of Bombali district and the largest city and economic center in the Province. Overfishing is also an issue in Sierra Leone. They did not maintain relationships even with longstanding allies, such as Bai Bureh, who was later unfairly portrayed as a prime instigator of the Hut Tax War.[65]. As the sole candidate, Momoh was elected president without opposition and sworn in as Sierra Leone's second president on 28 November 1985 in Freetown. It is bordered by Liberia to the southeast and Guinea surrounds the northern half of the nation. Bai Sherbro was captured and with Bai Bureh, exiled to the Gold Coast (modern Ghana). However, Karefa-Smart failed to receive broad support within the SLPP in his attempt to oust Albert Margai as both the leader of the SLPP and Prime Minister. The Western Area Urban District, including Freetown, the capital and largest city, has a population density of 1,224 persons per square km. Habitat degradation for the African wild dog, Lycaon pictus, has been increased, such that this canid is deemed to have been extirpated in Sierra Leone. A brutal civil war broke out the same year, which went on for 11 years with devastating effects. Ajisafe's church was temporarily shut down by the Sierra Leone government and his church licence was temporarily suspended too. The Kru predominate in the Kroubay neighbourhood in the capital of Freetown. Sierra Leone Police was established by the British colony in 1894; it is one of the oldest police forces in West Africa. 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