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Sierra Leone under Stevens and Momoh (1969-1996)

The colony of Freetown was established in 1787 and became a haven for slaves liberated by the Royal Navy’s antislavery patrols. Some of the slaves returning became part of the elite Creole society that believed it was higher in status than the natives. The returners…

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Economic History of Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone is a small country in West Africa. The economy of Sierra Leone is an agro-based economy. 50 to 80% of the population makes a living through agriculture. Cocoa and coffee are the main crops grown for commercial purposes. 1980s &…

Europe by Editor December 8, 2016

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Britain & Missionaries in Africa: Commerce, Christianity and Civilization

The first European missionaries to Africa can be traced back to missions in Ethiopia and the Congo in the 15th and 16th centuries. When the Portuguese arrived in Ethiopia, they found the locals practicing Coptic Christianity. In the early, 17th century, Jesuits…

Business West Africa World News by Editor July 28, 2016

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History and Outcomes of Colonial Education in Africa

Each year thousands of young Africans graduate from colleges and Universities and still some find themselves unemployed or underemployed. Yet, most parents still dream of their children obtaining a quality education and often they sacrifice their wealth in the pursuit of this…

World News by Editor September 22, 2014

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What is Ebola? Fact v. Myth

Ebola viruses are found in several African countries including Liberia, Guinea, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) . Ebola was first discovered in 1976 near the Ebola River in what is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo.…