The current members of the Parliament of Sierra Leone were elected in the 2012 Sierra Leone parliamentary election. Under the pressure of several coup attempts, real or perceived, Stevens' rule grew more and more authoritarian, and his relationship with some of his ardent supporters deteriorated. For more than a century, it was the only European-style university in western Sub-Saharan Africa. [21], In early 1996, despite the country going through a brutal civil war, the emergence of the prospect of a transformation back to a multi-party democracy brought fresh hopes and great expectations among a majority of Sierra Leoneans, as the national debate "Peace before Elections vs Elections before Peace" became a hot topic. 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]. It is the wealthiest region in Sierra Leone and also acts as the countrys cultural and financial center. [155], As of 2016, about 12% of the population of Sierra Leone had access to electricity. Cut off from their various homelands and traditions, the Liberated Africans were forced to assimilate to the Western styles of Settlers and Maroons. Authorities have been slow to implement reforms in the civil service, and the pace of the privatisation programme is also slackening and donors have urged its advancement. The city is governed by an elected city council and is headed by a Mayor. According to an Overseas Development Institute report, private health expenditure accounts for 85.7% of total spending on health. Sir Milton Margai became Sierra Leone's first prime minister. The Christian holidays of Christmas, Boxing Day, Good Friday and Easter are also national holidays in Sierra Leone. In the 1860s, the country became a journalist hub for Africa, with professionals travelling to the country from across the continent. The ratio of men and women in Bo District, Sierra Leone. The Crown did not supply enough basic supplies and provisions and the Settlers were continually threatened by illegal slave trading and the risk of re-enslavement. The APC currently has 68 of the 132 elected parliamentary seats and the Sierra Leone People's Party (SLPP) has 49 of the elected 132 parliamentary seats. [169][170], According to the World Refugee Survey 2008, published by the US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants, Sierra Leone had a population of 8,700 refugees and asylum seekers at the end of 2007. This would imply that the identity of the person who named Sierra Leone is unknown. Later, Margai used the same skills to win over opposition leaders and moderate Krio elements to achieve independence from the UK.[70]. The population of all Sierra Leonean cities and urban localities with more than 7.000 inhabitants according to census results. Pro-slavery advocates accused the Black Poor of being responsible for a large proportion of crime in 18th century London. There is also a supply of natural resources such as gold, aluminum, and bauxite, which also contribute to the local economy. The Oku are virtually all Muslims at about 99%. The other ethnic groups are the Mandingo (also known as Mandinka). President Momoh appointed his former military colleague and key ally, Major General Mohamed Tarawalie to succeed him as the head of the Sierra Leone Military. It is the second-most important city in terms of transportation, economy, and education after Freetown. In politics the overwhelming majority of Sierra Leoneans vote for a candidate without regard of the candidate being a Muslim or a Christian. 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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. The first is the Guma plant which was decommissioned in 1982, the second is the Dodo Plant which is located in the Eastern Province, and finally the Bumbuna plant. Black migrants elected different levels of political representatives, 'tithingmen', who represented each dozen settlers and 'hundreders' who represented larger amounts. On 29 April 1992, a group of young soldiers in the Sierra Leone Army, led by seven army officersLieutenant Sahr Sandy, Captain Valentine Strasser, Lieutenant Solomon "SAJ" Musa, Captain Komba Mondeh, Lieutenant Tom Nyuma, Captain Julius Maada Bio and Captain Komba Kambo[89]staged a military coup that sent president Momoh into exile in Guinea, and the young soldiers established the National Provisional Ruling Council (NPRC), with 25-year-old Captain Valentine Strasser as its chairman and Head of State of the country. The Maliki school is by far the largest and most dominant Islamic school of jurisprudence across Sierra Leone. Male. Nwauwa, Apollos O. The most widely spoken language among different ethnic groups in the city is Krio. Realizing that he lacked sufficient strength, he resorted to diplomacy. [24], The country takes its name from the Lion Mountains near Freetown. The taxes were often higher than the value of the dwellings, and 24 chiefs signed a petition to Cardew, stating how destructive this was; their people could not afford to take time off from their subsistence agriculture. Sierra Leone has a dominant unitary central government and a weak local government. Koidu Town is ethnically diverse, and the primary language is the Krio language. Between 1991 and 2001, about 50,000 people were killed in Sierra Leone's civil war. [106], Human activities claimed to be responsible or contributing to land degradation in Sierra Leone include unsustainable agricultural land use, poor soil and water management practices, deforestation, removal of natural vegetation, fuelwood consumption and to a lesser extent overgrazing and urbanisation. Since then, there has been a smooth succession to the presidency all via elections. Sierra Leone as a country lies between latitude and longitude 12.2 degrees west and 8.5 degrees north respectively. [citation needed] Stevens also reduced ethnic polarisation in government by incorporating members of various ethnic groups into his all-dominant APC government. The current Governor of the Bank of Sierra Leone Kaifala Marah is an ethnic Kuranko. The upper part of the drainage basin of the Moa River is located in the south of this region. To be qualified as a Member of Parliament, the person must be a citizen of Sierra Leone, must be at least 21 years old, must be able to speak, read and write the English language with a degree of proficiency to enable him to actively take part in proceedings in Parliament; and must not have any criminal conviction. [citation needed]. [71] In May 1957, Sierra Leone held its first parliamentary election. 12. are traders; both groups are primarily found in the far north in Kambia and Koinadugu District close to the border with Guinea. The coastal swamp region extends along the . The provinces of Sierra Leone are divided into 16 districts, as of July 2017. 2020-02-06 Bumbuna is a town in the central of Tonkolili District in the Northern Province of Sierra Leone. [103] The country has four distinct geographical regions. The small but significant Krio people (descendants of freed African American, West Indian and Liberated African slaves who settled in Freetown between 1787 and about 1885) make up about 3% of the population. Although the sector was seriously affected during the Civil War, there has been a steady improvement in recent years. In Freetown, the Guma Valley Water Company remains in charge of the water supply. Tony Blair, the Prime Minister of Britain at the time of the British intervention, is regarded as a hero by the people of Sierra Leone, many of whom are keen for more British involvement.[95]. One of the top-ranking soldiers in the NPRC Junta, Lieutenant Sahr Sandy, a trusted ally of Strasser, was assassinated, allegedly by Major S.I.M. [213] Students at primary schools are usually 6 to 12 years old, and in secondary schools 13 to 18. Each of the country's 14 districts is represented in parliament. After 11 years, the country conducted another census in 1974, in that headcount, the population grew to two million, seven hundred and thirty-five thousand one hundred and fifty-nine (2,735,159) and after another 11 years in 1985, the census report recorded a population of three million five hundred and fifteen thousand, eight hundred and twelve (3,515,812). [92] Strasser was immediately flown into exile in a military helicopter to Conakry, Guinea. Reference Location: Bombali District, Sierra Leone. Those with access in rural areas were served almost exclusively by protected wells. Its capital and largest town is Bendugu. [221] The establishment of the Coalition was concurrent with the declaration by the 72nd World Health Assembly that emergency care systems are essential to universal health coverage. Many Ahmadiyya Muslims in Sierra Leone also follow the Maliki Jurisprudence. The current Sierra Leonean Defence Minister is retired Major Alfred Paolo Conteh. [63], The British interacted mostly with the Krios in Freetown, who did most of the trading with the indigenous peoples of the interior. 113,185 (2015); Katu Town Urban Area: pop. It borders the country of Guinea as well as three other provinces in Sierra Leone. The SLPP, which was then the most popular political party in the colony of Sierra Leone as well as being supported by the powerful paramount chiefs in the provinces, won the most seats in Parliament and Margai was re-elected as Chief Minister by a landslide. Bunce Island became a prime spot for transporting slaves to Europe and America. Although the British government recommended leniency, Cardew insisted on sending the chief and two allies into exile in the Gold Coast; his government hanged 96 of the chief's warriors. [209] In numbers, females present a lower per cent (6.3) versus males (15.2) when it comes to be paid employees. Manga Sewa was born in Falaba, Solima chiefdom, in the Northern Province of British Sierra Leone to Yalunka parents. Many Sierra Leonean youth, children and adults follow the major football leagues in Europe, particularly the English Premier League, Italian Serie A, Spanish La Liga, German Bundesliga and French Ligue 1. Waterloo is located about twenty miles east of Freetown. [21] "Peace before Elections vs Elections before Peace" became a key debate topic and this quickly became a point of national discussion. and James A. Robinson. [215] Teacher training colleges and religious seminaries are found in many parts of the country. [150] Rice is the most important staple crop in Sierra Leone with 85 per cent of farmers cultivating rice during the rainy season[151] and an annual consumption of 76kg per person.[152]. [159] There is also potential for several new hydroelectric plants to be opened on the Sewa River, Pampana River, Seli River, Moa River, and Little Scarcies. 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 United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNIOSIL) ran one of the most popular stations in the country, broadcasting programs in a range of languages. Some of these policies by the SLPP and the NRC were said to have left the country in an economically deprived state.[20]. The Kissi live further inland in South-Eastern Sierra Leone. The Eastern Province is located on the eastern side of Sierra Leone and borders Guinea and Liberia as well as two other Sierra Leone provinces. 208,795 (2015); Goderich - York Urban Area: pop. The city is has a culturally diverse population of different religions and ethnicities. He, like Bai Bureh, resisted the British. Several religious funded TV stations operate intermittently. [210] Males also showed to be more vulnerable to depression after losing a caregiver. The currency is the leone. Sierra Leone has a vibrant Ahmaddiya Muslim population, especially in the southern city of Bo, which is home to a large Ahmadiyya Muslim population. The Sierra Leone Armed Forces consist of around 15,500 personnel, comprising the largest Sierra Leone Army,[122] the Sierra Leone Navy and the Sierra Leone Air Wing. Inland from the coastal plain is the interior plains region. Some of Sierra Leonean international footballers include Mohamed Kallon, Mohamed Bangura, Rodney Strasser, Kei Kamara, Ibrahim Teteh Bangura, Mustapha Dumbuya, Christian Caulker, Alhassan Bangura, Sheriff Suma, Osman Kakay, Mohamed Kamara, Umaru Bangura and Julius Gibrilla Woobay. Bambay Kamara was also a strong Momoh loyalist and supporter. The discussions eventually concluded with key stakeholders, including Bio's administration and the UN, agreeing that while efforts in finding a peaceful solution to ending the war should continue, a general election should be held as soon as possible. #1 Bonthe District Settlement Population: 200,730 Updated: 2020-04-01 Bonthe District is a district comprises several islands and mainland of the Atlantic Ocean in the Southern Province of Sierra Leone. Sierra Leone is home to Sub-Saharan Africa's first Western-style university: Fourah Bay College (established in 1827). [38] Many of these Loyalists had been slaves who had escaped to join the British, lured by promises of freedom (emancipation). General Tarawalie was also a strong loyalist and key Momoh supporter. 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. [202] Catholics are the largest group of non-Protestant Christians in Sierra Leone, forming about 8% of Sierra Leone's population and 26% of the Christian population in Sierra Leone. Sierra Leone, [note 1] officially the Republic of Sierra Leone, is a country on the southwest coast of West Africa. The constitution of Sierra Leone provides for freedom of religion and the Sierra Leone Government generally protects it. The capital of this province is the city of Bo, and the largest ethnic group is the Mende ethnic group. Until 2017, there were only three Sierra Leone provinces, and there were previously fewer districts and chiefdoms as well. There are two mountain ranges in this province, and it is one of two provinces without any coastline. The service began broadcasting television in 1963, with coverage extended to all the districts in the country in 1978. Islam was introduced by Susu traders, merchants and migrants from the north and east, becoming widely adopted in the 18th century. For several months, Bureh's fighters had the advantage over the vastly more powerful British forces but both sides suffered hundreds of fatalities. [79] Not having the capital to start a new business is the biggest barrier for women. It became an affiliate member of the International Cricket Council in 2002. 50%. Sierra Leone's tropical climate, heavy annual rainfall, and abundance of rivers give it the potential to realistically pursue more solar and hydropower alternatives. Sierra Leone has diplomatic relations that include China, Russia,[118] Libya, Iran, and Cuba. The third-largest ethnic group are the Limba at about 8.4% of the population. Females, experiencing higher levels of rapes, presented greater signs of depression and anxiety. In the 1790s, the Settlers, including adult women, voted for the first time in elections. The city was established by Lieutenant John Clarkson, African American ex-slaves and free people known as the Nova Scotian Settlers on March 11th, 1792, making Freetown the oldest capital created by African Americans. In addition, it stated that: The population size of Sierra Leone in 2021 has more than tripled since the first modern census that was conducted in 1963. Western Area Rural: Waterloo - Hastings Urban Area: pop. [163] In the past this project received its funding of over $200 million from a combination of the World Bank, the African Development Bank, and the Italian company Salini Impregilo. The 1978 constitution made the APC the only legal political party in Sierra Leone. Several organisations planned to operate digital terrestrial subscription TV services, with Multichoice's Go TV having built infrastructure ahead of getting a licence and ultimately failing to get a licence. [64] With this change, the British began to expand their administration in the region, recruiting British citizens to posts and pushing Krios out of positions in government and even the desirable residential areas in Freetown.[64]. Siaka Stevens retired from politics in November 1985 after being in power for eighteen years. [242], 37 per cent of married women in Sierra Leone were in polygamous marriages in 2008. Next in proportion are the Kono, who live primarily in Kono District in Eastern Sierra Leone. The park is home to elephants, hippos, buffaloes, and many chimpanzees its also listed as a protected area by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP). There is a vast expanse of beaches stretching along the Freetown Peninsula. Sir Albert was accused of corruption and of a policy of affirmative action in favour of his own Mende ethnic group. [255], In 2006, President Ahmad Tejan Kabbah committed to reforming the laws governing the press and media to create a freer system for journalists to work in. . Because Madam Yoko supported the British, some sub-chiefs rebelled, causing Yoko to take refuge in the police barracks. According to the report, Sierra Leones population has increased by 6.4%, since the last census in 2015. In the south, the plains comprise a rolling wooded country where isolated hills rise abruptly to more than 1,000 feet (300 metres). Some of those executed include Colonel Kahota Dumbuya, Major Yayah Kanu and Sergeant Mohamed Lamin Bangura. The districts are further divided into chiefdoms. [111], The Environmental Justice Foundation has documented how the number of illegal fishing vessels in Sierra Leone's waters has multiplied in recent years. [217], Medical care is not readily accessible, with doctors and hospitals out of reach for many villagers. They are descendants of traders from Guinea who migrated to Sierra Leone during the late nineteenth to mid-twentieth centuries. More and more of the country fell into the hands RUF fighters, and by 1994 they had gotten control of much of the diamond-rich Eastern Province and were getting close toward the capital Freetown. These included Nigerians, Ghanaians, Ivorians and many more, especially in the fields of theology and education. [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. The president is the highest and most influential position within the government of Sierra Leone. Ajisafe's church was temporarily shut down by the Sierra Leone government and his church licence was temporarily suspended too. Credit card use is limited in Sierra Leone, though they may be used at some hotels and restaurants. Four of these are provinces, and one is simply called the Western Area. Margai's Sierra Leone People's Party (SLPP) won a plurality of parliamentary seats and he was re-elected Prime Minister. Non-denominational Protestants form a significant minority of Sierra Leone's Christian population. [226], In the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) conducted by UNICEF in 2012, the prevalence of female genital mutilation in Sierra Leone was 94%. The incident brought religious tension in Sierra Leone, in a country known for its high level of religious tolerance, as many Sierra Leonean Muslims at home and abroad called for Ajisafe to be deported back to his home country of Nigeria. [79] With the lack of technology, mostly in all Sierra Leone, it is hard to help a business to function. Daron Acemoglu, Tristan Reed. In the map below, youll be able to see the borders of all 16 districts in Sierra Leone. Margai was popular among Sierra Leoneans during his time in power, mostly known for his self-effacement. After Pedro da Cintras discovery, foreign influence in the area increased and trade commenced between the locals and Europeans in the form of a barter system. Passengers cross the river to Aberdeen Heliports in Freetown by hovercraft, ferry or a helicopter. Each district has both major and small cities and towns. The ACRM junta arrested many senior NRC members. Before 2017, this province included the area that is now the North West Province of Sierra Leone. Calm was not completely restored. 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In November 1968, unrest in the provinces led Stevens to declare a state of emergency across the country. [181][182][183] The Islamic holidays of Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha and Maulid-un-Nabi (Birthday of the Islamic prophet Muhammad) are observed as national holidays in Sierra Leone. Upon arrival in Sierra Leone, each recaptive was given a registration number, and information on their physical qualities would be entered into the Register of Liberated Africans. Since 1985, the nation did not conduct any census for 19 years. Helicopters are also available from the airport to other major cities in the country. The UN mission was restructured in 2008 and it was decided that the UN Radio would be merged with SLBS to form the new Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC). [79] Within a month they had driven RUF fighters back to enclaves along Sierra Leone's borders and cleared the RUF from the Kono diamond-producing areas of Sierra Leone. [62] Fourah Bay College soon became a magnet for Sierra Leone Creoles and other Africans seeking higher education in British West Africa. The majority of newspapers are privately run and are often critical of the government. [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). Stevens is generally criticised for dictatorial methods and government corruption, but on a positive note, he kept the country stable and from collapsing into civil war. The president of the United Council of Imam is Sheikh Alhaji Muhammad Habib Sheriff. [156], As of 2012, Sierra Leone has 3 main hydroelectric plants. Where is Sierra Leone located? 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 centre provides a variety of maternal and child health services and is supported by not for profit organisations such as Freedom from Fistula,[231] The Aminata Maternal Foundation,[232][bettersourceneeded] and UNFPA. [88] The situation has improved considerably since then with primary school enrolment doubling between 2001 and 2005 and the reconstruction of many schools since the end of the war. In the 1972 by-elections, the opposition SLPP complained of intimidation and procedural obstruction by the APC and militia. Though rich in diamonds, it has historically struggled to manage their exploitation and export. The centre of the country is a region of lowland plains, containing forests, bush and farmland,[102] that occupies about 43% of Sierra Leone's land area. In 2018, Sierra Leone held a general election. During his first decade or so in power, Stevens renegotiated some of what he called "useless prefinanced schemes" contracted by his predecessors, both Albert Margai of the SLPP and Juxon-Smith of the NRC. However, Stevens' hand-picked successor Joseph Saidu Momoh promised to return the country to a multi-party system; a new constitution was adopted in 1991 that provided the means for a multi-party democracy. The candidate was Major General Joseph Saidu Momoh, head of the Sierra Leone Armed Forces and Stevens' own choice to succeed him. Children, youth and adult are frequently seen playing street football across Sierra Leone. [116] The Sierra Leone parliament is led by the Speaker of Parliament, who is the overall leader of Parliament and is directly elected by sitting members of parliament. Waterloo is a major urban transport hub and lies on the . Two-thirds of the population of Sierra Leone are directly involved in subsistence agriculture. Sierra Leone is bordered on the north and east by Guinea, on the south by Liberia, and on the west by the Atlantic Ocean. The 20 Biggest Football Stadiums in the World, The Top 10 Largest Deserts in the World: A Journey Through Vast, Diverse Landscapes, Highest Mountains in the World (higher than 8,000 meters), Tourism in the Philippines: 20 Reasons to Visit. The Oku people are related to the Krio and primarily reside in the communities of Fourah Bay, Fula Town, and Aberdeen in Freetown. [35] The Dutch and French also started arriving and set up trade near the coast. Media in Sierra Leone began with the introduction of the first printing press in Africa at the start of the 19th century. [39] The Settlers built Freetown in the styles they knew from their lives in the American South; they also continued American fashion and American manners. 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