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Sierra Leone
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Author : Bankole Kamara Taylor
language : en
Publisher: New Africa Pres
Release Date : 2014-02
Sierra Leone written by Bankole Kamara Taylor and has been published by New Africa Pres this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-02 with History categories.
This work looks at Sierra Leone, its people and history. Other subjects are also covered to provide a general introduction to the country. It is not intended for academic specialists, and it is not an in-depth study of the country. It is written from the perspective of a layman or general reader who simply wants to know some important things about this West African country. Sierra Leone is one of the oldest countries in Africa. And before it won independence in 1961, it was also one of the oldest colonies on the continent. Only two African countries won independence in 1961, both from the same colonial power, Great Britain. They were Sierra Leone, on 27 April, and Tanganyika on 9 December. The history of Sierra Leone is also one of the most tragic. But Sierra Leone still is one of the most fascinating countries on the continent in spite of the horrendous tragedy it went through during the civil war in the 1990s. The fact that it emerged intact from that brutal conflict is strong testimony to the resilience of the Sierra Leonean people against overwhelming odds which could have broken weaker souls.
The Sierra Leonean Tragedy
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Author : John-Peter Pham
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006
The Sierra Leonean Tragedy written by John-Peter Pham and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with History categories.
The road to the future runs through the past -- Drift, decline, and the establishment of a patrimonial state -- Diamonds aren't forever, are they? -- The coming of the terror -- Child soldiers, hunters, and mercenaries : the widening conflagration -- The perils of peacekeeping and peacemaking -- Dealing with the aftermath : the quest for justice -- The global dimensions of an African civil conflict -- Appendix 1. Chronology of select events in the history of Sierra Leone -- Appendix 2. The Abidjan Peace Agreement (1996) -- Appendix 3. The Lomé Peace Agreement (1999) -- Appendix 4. Agreement between the United Nations and the government of Sierra Leone on the establishment of a special court for Sierra Leone (2002) -- Appendix 5. The statute of the special court for Sierra Leone (2002) -- Appendix 6. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission Act (2000).
The Krio Of Sierra Leone
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Author : Akintola J. G. Wyse
language : en
Publisher: C. HURST & CO. PUBLISHERS
Release Date : 1989
The Krio Of Sierra Leone written by Akintola J. G. Wyse and has been published by C. HURST & CO. PUBLISHERS this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with Creole (Sierra Leone) categories.
Wyse interprets the history of the Krio from their earliest days as a collective entity to the present, charting their rise and decline as a political force and examining the characteristic ethos of the people as expressed in their social, economic, and above all, educational aspirations.
Sierra Leone
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Author : John L. Hirsch
language : en
Publisher: Lynne Rienner Publishers
Release Date : 2001
Sierra Leone written by John L. Hirsch and has been published by Lynne Rienner Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with History categories.
John Hirsch traces Sierra Leone's downward spiral in this book, drawing on his first-hand experience as US amabassador in Freetown in 1995-1998. Hirsch analyzes the historical, social and economic contexts of the ongoing struggle, as well as the impacts of regional and international powers.
New Perspectives On The Sierra Leone Krio
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Author : Mac Dixon-Fyle
language : en
Publisher: Peter Lang
Release Date : 2006
New Perspectives On The Sierra Leone Krio written by Mac Dixon-Fyle and has been published by Peter Lang this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Foreign Language Study categories.
The ex-slave, Krio population of Freetown, Sierra Leone - an amalgam of ethnicities drawn from several parts of the African continent - is a fascinating study in hybridity, creolization, European cultural penetration, the retention of African cultural values, and the interface between New World returnees and autochthonous populations of West Africa. Although its Nigerian connections are often acknowledged, insufficient attention has been paid to the indigenous Sierra Leonean roots of this community. This anthology addresses this problem, while celebrating the complexities of Krio identity and Krio interaction with other ethnic groups and nationalities in the British colonial experience.
Historical Dictionary Of Sierra Leone
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Author : Magbaily C. Fyle
language : en
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Release Date : 2006-03-27
Historical Dictionary Of Sierra Leone written by Magbaily C. Fyle and has been published by Scarecrow Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-03-27 with History categories.
Sierra Leone was founded, albeit under British control, with the highest hopes of being a refuge for liberated Africans and freed slaves. When the country received its independence, hopes for the future grew even stronger. Alas, its expectations came crashing down when the country's situation grew steadily worse after repeated military interventions and a devastating ten-year civil war that raged throughout the 1990s. Now that the war is over, there is once again renewed cause for optimism about the country's future, as Sierra Leone becomes an active participant in African and world affairs. This new edition is based primarily on recent research on the country, but covers the earliest known inhabitants, the colonial era, and the period of independence including the very confusing turmoil of the recent past. The chronology briefly traces its history and the introduction provides an essential overview of all the recent developments in the country. Hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries describe significant leaders, events, political parties and movements, ethnic groups, and related political, economic, and social aspects. A bibliography is included to facilitate further research.
A Residence At Sierra Leone
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Author : Elizabeth Melville
language : en
Publisher: London : J. Murray
Release Date : 1849
A Residence At Sierra Leone written by Elizabeth Melville and has been published by London : J. Murray this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1849 with Melville, Elizabeth categories.
The Underneath Of Things
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Author : Mariane C. Ferme
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2001-09-14
The Underneath Of Things written by Mariane C. Ferme and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-09-14 with Social Science categories.
In this erudite and gracefully written ethnography, Mariane Ferme explores the links between a violent historical and political legacy, and the production of secrecy in everyday material culture. The focus is on Mende-speaking southeastern Sierra Leone and the surrounding region. Since 1990, this area has been ravaged by a civil war that produced population displacements and regional instability. The Underneath of Things documents the rural impact of the progressive collapse of the Sierra Leonean state in the past several decades, and seeks to understand how an even earlier history is reinscribed in the present.
Sierra Leone
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Author : Brett Sillinger
language : en
Publisher: Nova Publishers
Release Date : 2003
Sierra Leone written by Brett Sillinger and has been published by Nova Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with History categories.
The small, underdeveloped countries of Africa, seem to harbour all the flammable elements necessary to ignite civil wars and revolutions. Since 1991, the small West African country of Sierra Leone has been besieged by the Revolutionary United Front (RUF), a guerrilla group-cum-political party, that implored a radical-populist political agenda. The cause of this conflict was the growth of systemic government corruption in the decades following the 1961 independence, which ultimately led to a severe deterioration of the state governing capacity. The contention over the control of the country's vast mineral wealth, which includes diamonds, as well as foreign interference -- notably from the Liberian government, with which the RUF reportedly traded diamonds for arms -- further fuelled the struggle. The 1999 Lomé Peace Accord brought about an end to the conflict. RUF leadership changes and a cease-fire agreement in 2000 followed by conflict resolution meetings between government, RUF and UN officials also contributed to a more peaceful situation in Sierra Leone. This book explores the struggle facing the people of Sierra Leone in adopting to these new changes as well as the UN's sponsored disarmament efforts and electoral support for the new government. The hand that the United States has had in delivering humanitarian assistance to this country will be examined as well as the efforts made to try those guilty of crimes against humanity.
War Women And Post Conflict Empowerment
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Author : Josephine Beoku-Betts
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2022-01-13
War Women And Post Conflict Empowerment written by Josephine Beoku-Betts and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-01-13 with Business & Economics categories.
Since the 1991-2002 civil conflict ended in Sierra Leone, the country has failed to translate the accomplishments of women's involvement in bringing the war to an end into meaningful political empowerment. This is in marked contrast to other post-conflict countries, which have increased the political participation of women in elected and appointed office, increased the representation of women in leadership positions, and enacted constitutional reforms promoting women's rights. Written by Sierra Leonean and Africanist scholars and experts from a broad range of disciplines, this unique volume analyses the historical and contextual factors influencing women's political, economic and social development in the country. In drawing on a diverse array of case studies – from health to education, refugees to international donors – the contradictions, successes and challenges of women's lives in a post-conflict environment are revealed, making this an essential book for anyone involved in women and development.