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. Strasser was later ousted by his army colleague and second-in-command Julius Maada Bio, for failing to commit to a quick transfer to civilian rule. Freetown, a major port city on the Atlantic Ocean, is the biggest and capital city of Sierra Leone. These Liberated Africans or recaptives were sold for $20 a head as apprentices to the white settlers, Nova Scotian Settlers, and the Jamaican Maroons. Sierra Leone as a country lies between latitude and longitude 12.2 degrees west and 8.5 degrees north respectively. After a trial that lasted a few months, Bangura was convicted and sentenced to death. Daron Acemoglu, Tristan Reed. 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. One of the most popular tourist destinations in Sierra Leone is located in this province: Outamba-Kilimi National Park. Many sufferers try to cure themselves with the help of traditional healers. Each one of Sierra Leone's 14 districts is headed by a district police commissioner who is the professional head of their respective district. 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. The presidential election, in which neither candidate reached the required threshold of 55%, went to a second round of voting, in which Julius Maada Bio was elected with 51% of the vote. The capital of this province is Kenema, which is the economic center of the region and one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the country. These provinces are then divided into 16 districts, which are further divided into 190 chiefdoms. To be elected president of Sierra Leone, a candidate must gain at least 55% of the vote. Men continue to be the lesser population with a total of three million seven hundred and twenty-seven thousand, seven hundred and forty-seven (3,727,747), comprising 49.4% of the total population. Its members represented both British who hoped to inspire local entrepreneurs and those with interest in the Macauley & Babington Company, which held the (British) monopoly on Sierra Leone trade. Nyagua (c. 18421906), also known as the "Tracking King", was a fierce king who captured many districts and many people came to join him for protection. 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. They predominate in the large towns, most notably Karina, in Bombali District in the north; Kabala and Falaba in Koinadugu District in the north; and Yengema, Kono District in the east of the country. 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. In the north, it comprises featureless seasonal swamps known as Bolilands (boli being a Temne word for those lands that are flooded in the rainy season and dry and hard in the dry season and on which only grass can grow). 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. The Western Area Urban District is one of the 16 districts of Sierra Leone. [242], 37 per cent of married women in Sierra Leone were in polygamous marriages in 2008. The pastor while in Sierra Leone police custody apologised to Sierra Leonean Muslims and to the government of Sierra Leone. The southern front, consisting mostly of Mende people, entered the conflict somewhat later, for other reasons. [20] Much trust was placed upon him as he championed multi-party politics. Chiefdoms [ edit] Further information: Chiefdoms of Sierra Leone The chiefdoms of Sierra Leone. [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. Sierra Leone has one of the world's largest deposits of rutile, a titanium ore used as paint pigment and welding rod coatings. Government officials soon became involved in the scheme as well, although their interest was spurred by the possibility of resettling a large group of poor citizens elsewhere. Margai used his conservative ideology to lead Sierra Leone without much strife. 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. 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. Bulletin of the World Health Organization 90.2 (2012): 120-127F. When the ships left them in September, their numbers had been reduced to "276 persons, namely 212 black men, 30 black women, 5 white men and 29 white women". 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. 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. The Mende, who are believed to be descendants of the Mane,[citation needed] originally occupied the Liberian hinterland. The president is elected by popular vote to a maximum of two five-year terms. Falaba District Falaba District is a district in the Northern Province of Sierra Leone. The Dominion of Sierra Leone retained a parliamentary system of government and was a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. Rich in minerals, Sierra Leone has relied on mining, especially diamonds, for its economic base. Credit card use is limited in Sierra Leone, though they may be used at some hotels and restaurants. Sierra Leone Police was established by the British colony in 1894; it is one of the oldest police forces in West Africa. [158] There have been strong pushes for both solar and hydropower to become the dominant sources of energy in Sierra Leone because of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, particularly goal number seven (affordable and clean energy). Sierra Leone's two most dominant parties, the APC and the SLPP, collectively won every elected seat in Parliament in the 2012 Sierra Leone parliamentary election. The district has the highest percentage, a total of 10.2%, making it the most populated in the country. 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. ITV and SATCON are currently operational. Highlighting the specifics, the report shows that women still make up the majority of Sierra Leones population at three million, eight hundred and twenty thousand, nine hundred and fifty-five (3,820,955) which is 50.6% of the total population. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Current ratio of men and women in absolute and relative values in Bo District, Sierra Leone. The majority of newspapers are privately run and are often critical of the government. 208,795 (2015); Goderich - York Urban Area: pop. 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Corporal Gborie quickly went to the Sierra Leone Broadcasting Services headquarters in New England, Freetown to announce the coup to a shocked nation and to alert all soldiers across the country to report for guard duty. [40], Many in London thought that moving them to Sierra Leone would lift them out of poverty. The British were the catalyst for the ceasefire that ended the civil war. The Western Area Urban District, including Freetown, the capital and largest city, has a population density of 1,224 persons per square km. The population of all Sierra Leonean cities and urban localities with more than 7.000 inhabitants according to census results. Outside the capital Freetown and other major cities, television is not watched by a great many people, although Bo, Kenema and Makeni are served by their own relays of the main SLBC service. Just like Freetown and Bo, Kenema is home to an ethnically diverse population whose main dialect is the Krio language. [74][75] Thousands of Sierra Leoneans took to the streets in celebration. Sierra Leone, [note 1] officially the Republic of Sierra Leone, is a country on the southwest coast of West Africa. The large majority of Sierra Leonean Christians are Protestant, of which the largest groups are the Wesleyan Methodists. [209] Females can take over the household head if they become widowed or divorced. Many people moved to Freetown during the countrys civil war to avoid violence in more rural areas, and economic opportunities also draw people to the city. The provincial districts are divided into 186 chiefdoms, which have traditionally been led by paramount chiefs, recognised by the British administration in 1896 at the time of organising the Protectorate of Sierra Leone. Protesters have been killed by security forces, as have prison rioters (in one incident at Pademba Road Prison, 30 inmates and one correction officer were killed). The names of the four provinces are straightforward and related to their geographical position: The Western Area contains the capital of Sierra Leone, Freetown. [71] In May 1957, Sierra Leone held its first parliamentary election. Cultural events and festivals are also organized in the city on a regular basis. The districts are further divided into chiefdoms. The current speaker of the Sierra Leone parliament is Abass Bundu, who was elected by members of parliament on 21 January 2014. 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 Sierra Leone Islamic Supreme Council is the highest Islamic religious organisation in Sierra Leone and is made up of the country's Imams, Islamic scholars, and other Islamic clerics across the country. One of the biggest minority ethnic groups are the Fula at around 3.8% of the population. [71] The new constitution ensured Sierra Leone had a parliamentary system within the Commonwealth of Nations. In the southern region of the North West Province is Sierra Leones only international airport, which lies just across the Sierra Leone River from Freetown, the nations capital. In January 1970, Bangura was arrested and charged with conspiracy and plotting to commit a coup against the Stevens government. In August 2007, Sierra Leone held presidential and parliamentary elections. The central bank is the Bank of Sierra Leone. Sir Albert resorted to increasingly authoritarian actions in response to protests and enacted several laws against the opposition All People's Congress, whilst attempting to establish a one-party state. [220] Over the next decade, much of the formal economy was destroyed in the country's civil war. The Oku people are related to the Krio and primarily reside in the communities of Fourah Bay, Fula Town, and Aberdeen in Freetown. Sierra Leone became an independent, sovereign state on 27 April 1961 with Milton Margai as its Prime Minister. Riots in 1955 and 1956 involved "tens of thousands" of Sierra Leoneans in the Protectorate.[67]. . Bo was then the capital of the British Protectorate of Sierra Leone until the country gained independence in 1961. The Temne are said to have migrated from Futa Jallon, which is in present-day Guinea. [257] These levels do vary between areas of the country, with the Western Area having the highest levels and Kailahun the lowest. He was neither corrupt nor did he make a lavish display of his power or status. [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]. 28,813 (2015). Sierra Leone,[note 1] officially the Republic of Sierra Leone, is a country on the southwest coast of West Africa. The districts are further divided into 190 chiefdoms, which perform some local government functions. It also has one of the lowest population densities in the country with just over 400,000 people recorded in the 2015 census. [209], In Sierra Leone, normally, men are automatically positioned as household heads; and their status does not change if their marital status changes over time. The Kuranko are believed to have begun arriving in Sierra Leone from Guinea in about 1600 and settled in the north, particularly in Koinadugu District. The vast majority of Temne are Muslims at over 85%; with a significant Christian minority at about 10%. The CIA estimated that the average life expectancy in Sierra Leone was 57.39 years. 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