Sierra Leone gained its independence in 1961, just at the very beginning of the African decolonization movement of the 1960s and 1970s. Since its independence, Sierra Leone has been in political instability. After 17 years of political instability, it was reorganized as a one-party state in 1978.

1961: Sierra Leone Gains Independence
- Post author:Tadese Faforiji
- Post published:July 12, 2022
- Post category:Africa
- Reading time:1 min read
Tadese Faforiji
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