By Sierra Leone National Museum
Discover key moments
Sierra Leone history is shaped by a range of social, political, and economic factors. Explore events that defined Sierra Leone's cultural heritage as we uncover the fascinating narratives that have shaped its history and contributed to the broader African narrative.
|1930| Nation Building beyond Borders
At the turn of the 20th Century, Sierra Leoneans were active participants in the road to Independence. Around the 1930s, organizations such as the National Congress of British West Africa and the West African Student Union were influential in advocating for independent Africa.
|1950| Unity and Shared National Identity
In the 1950s and 60s Sierra Leoneans from diverse backgrounds and roots established institutions like the National Sierra Leone Museum, Sierra Leone Broadcasting Service, and Brewery. The efforts united the country's diverse ethnic groups and created shared national identity.
|1999| Road to Peace
Declared a republic in 1971 amidst political strife, instability in the country culminated in armed conflict from 1991 until 1999. A newly elected government and the rebel group agreed to a cessation of hostilities brokered by the OAU, ECOWAS and UN in Lome, Togo in 1999.
A Country with Many Roots
Sierra Leone continues its path forward as a country with many roots, coalesced into 4 Regions and 16 Districts, including Kailahun, Kenema, Kono, Bombali, Falaba, Koinadugu, Tonkolili, Kambia, Karene, Port Loko, Bo, Bonthe, Moyamba, Pujehun, Western Urban, and Western Rural.
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