I never realized Africa was this big.. 😭 #shorts #geography

That number will hit if the West and that alphabet group stays out

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Inedible is big has 1.417b people and top 1 of the population

Africa was way bigger than what they're saying now.

Sierra Leone, a small West African country, has a rich and complex history spanning centuries of indigenous rule, colonization, and independence. Here’s an overview of the key phases of its history:

### Pre-Colonial Period
*Indigenous Kingdoms and Societies*
Before European contact, Sierra Leone was home to several indigenous African groups, such as the Temne, Mende, Limba, and others. These groups established their own kingdoms, with intricate systems of governance, trade, and cultural practices. The area was known for its diverse ethnic makeup, with a mix of coastal and inland groups engaged in trade with other parts of Africa.

The area that is now Sierra Leone was part of larger trade networks that connected West Africa to the rest of the continent and beyond, particularly through the trans-Saharan trade routes. The coastal regions were also connected to the broader Atlantic world, trading goods like gold, ivory, and kola nuts.

### European Contact and the Slave Trade (15th – 18th centuries)
*Portuguese Exploration*
In 1462, Portuguese explorer Pedro de Sintra reached the area and gave it the name "Sierra Leone," which means "Lion Mountains" in Portuguese, probably referring to the range of hills near the coast. Europeans, particularly the Portuguese and later the British, Dutch, and French, began to trade in the region, initially for gold and later for enslaved people.

*Transatlantic Slave Trade*
Sierra Leone became deeply involved in the transatlantic slave trade, one of the darkest chapters in the country’s history. European traders, in collaboration with local chiefs, exported thousands of enslaved Africans from Sierra Leone to the Americas between the 16th and 19th centuries. The region’s coastal areas, especially Bunce Island, served as major slave trading posts.

### British Colonization and the Founding of Freetown (1787 – 19th century)
*Freetown and the Abolition Movement*
In 1787, British philanthropists and abolitionists, seeking to resettle freed black people, established a settlement for freed slaves in Sierra Leone’s capital, Freetown. This settlement was meant to offer a new life to formerly enslaved people who had been freed in Britain and the Americas. Initially, a small group of Black Loyalists (African Americans who had fought for the British in the American Revolutionary War) were resettled there. However, the first settlement failed due to disease, conflicts with indigenous groups, and other difficulties.

In 1792, Freetown was re-established, and this time, a larger group of freed slaves, known as the "Nova Scotians" (because they had previously settled in Nova Scotia, Canada), arrived to form the core of the new colony. Over the years, thousands of freed slaves from Britain, the Americas, and the Caribbean were resettled in Freetown.

*Crown Colony*
In 1808, Freetown became a British Crown Colony, and Britain expanded its control over the surrounding areas. The British anti-slavery squadron patrolled the Atlantic coast, and Sierra Leone became a base for efforts to suppress the slave trade. Many Africans liberated from slave ships were settled in Freetown, where they became known as "Recaptives" or "Liberated Africans." These diverse groups, including Yoruba, Igbos, and others, formed the basis of Sierra Leone's Creole or "Krio" community, which played a major role in the colony's history.

*Colonial Administration*
The British extended their control inland in the late 19th century, signing treaties with indigenous leaders and sometimes resorting to force. The British formalized Sierra Leone as a protectorate in 1896, covering both Freetown and the inland territories. This led to tensions with indigenous leaders and communities, who resisted British taxation and interference.

### 20th Century: Independence Movement and Post-Colonial Period
*World War II and the Rise of Nationalism*
During World War II, Sierra Leone played a strategic role, with its capital Freetown serving as an important port for Allied forces. The war contributed to a rise in nationalist sentiment in the colony, as Sierra Leoneans who served in the British military became increasingly aware of the contradictions between the colonial system and the principles of freedom and democracy they had fought to defend.

*Independence*
The post-war period saw a surge in nationalist movements across Africa, including Sierra Leone. The Sierra Leone People's Party (SLPP), founded by Milton Margai in 1951, played a key role in leading the push for independence. After a series of negotiations with the British, Sierra Leone was granted internal self-government in 1953, with Milton Margai becoming Chief Minister.

On April 27, 1961, Sierra Leone gained full independence from Britain, with Milton Margai as the first Prime Minister. The country retained its ties to Britain, remaining a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. Margai's government pursued policies aimed at promoting unity among the country's various ethnic groups and developing the nation economically.

*Post-Independence Politics*
After Milton Margai's death in 1964, his half-brother, Albert Margai, became Prime Minister, but his administration was marked by increasing ethnic tensions and allegations of corruption. In 1967, a coup ousted the SLPP, and after a brief period of military rule, Siaka Stevens, the leader of the All People's Congress (APC), assumed power in 1968.

Stevens ruled Sierra Leone for nearly two decades, first as Prime Minister and later as President after the country became a republic in 1971. His regime was marked by authoritarianism, with the introduction of a one-party state in 1978. Stevens' government faced accusations of corruption, mismanagement, and suppression of political dissent. His successor, Joseph Saidu Momoh, continued in this vein, presiding over a declining economy and growing discontent.

### Civil War (1991 – 2002)
*Outbreak of the Civil War*
In 1991, Sierra Leone descended into a brutal civil war, sparked by a rebellion led by the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) under Foday Sankoh. The RUF, supported initially by Charles Taylor's National Patriotic Front of Liberia, sought to overthrow the corrupt government. The war was marked by horrific violence, including mass amputations, rapes, and the use of child soldiers. Both the RUF and government forces committed widespread atrocities.

The war was fueled by the illicit trade in "blood diamonds," with diamonds smuggled out of Sierra Leone being used to finance the conflict. The international community became increasingly concerned about the human rights abuses and the destabilizing effects of the war on the wider region.

*International Intervention and End of the War*
The civil war devastated Sierra Leone, displacing millions and leaving tens of thousands dead. Efforts to broker peace were largely unsuccessful until the late 1990s, when a combination of international pressure, British military intervention, and the deployment of UN peacekeeping forces helped turn the tide. The Lomé Peace Accord, signed in 1999, formally ended the war, although violence continued sporadically for several more years.

The war finally ended in 2002, with President Ahmad Tejan Kabbah, who had been elected in 1996, overseeing the post-war reconstruction. Kabbah and the international community focused on disarming combatants, rebuilding the country’s shattered infrastructure, and addressing the root causes of the conflict, including poverty and corruption.

### Post-War Recovery and Challenges
*Reconstruction and Transitional Justice*
In the years following the civil war, Sierra Leone made significant strides in recovery. The government established a Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) to investigate the causes and consequences of the war and to promote national healing. Additionally, the Special Court for Sierra Leone (SCSL) was set up to prosecute those responsible for the most serious war crimes, including RUF leader Foday Sankoh and former Liberian president Charles Taylor.

*Political Stability and Economic Challenges*
Since the end of the civil war, Sierra Leone has made progress toward political stability, holding regular democratic elections. However, the country continues to face significant challenges. Poverty remains widespread, and despite being rich in natural resources like diamonds, gold, and bauxite, Sierra Leone struggles with economic development, inequality, and corruption.

*Ebola Outbreak (2014-2016)*
One of the most significant setbacks in recent years was the 2014-2016 Ebola outbreak, which hit Sierra Leone particularly hard. The epidemic killed thousands of people and further strained the country’s fragile healthcare system and economy. The government, with international support, eventually managed to control the outbreak, but it left lasting effects on the country’s public health and economic stability.

### Contemporary Sierra Leone
Today, Sierra Leone continues to rebuild from the devastation of the civil war and the Ebola epidemic. It has made progress in consolidating democracy, with peaceful transfers of power, such as the election of President Julius Maada Bio in 2018. However, the country still faces significant challenges related to governance, poverty, healthcare, and infrastructure development. Efforts to diversify the economy beyond reliance on diamonds and mineral resources are ongoing, as Sierra Leone works toward sustainable development.

Sierra Leone’s history is a testament to the resilience of its people in the face of colonialism, conflict, and disease, as they continue to build a brighter future.

Mother Africa indeed

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Take a good look at africa…… If you have an eye to see then see. Its the shape of a principality's skull. Even has Horns, a nose and mouth towards the right side going down. Left side towards the top shows the back of the skull. When that was revealed to me it was mindblowing in the context of The Bible and the old testament and giants and nephilims.

https://youtube.com/shorts/2NcgIOahtoc?si=lNnjaD0GC3jXpbRK

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Hey I'm African and they've exploited my continent so I'm glad to live in Europe to enjoy with them what they took from us 💀

africa is big enough to house all black people… so….

Meanwhile Madagascar:

Fun fact: the whole continent never beat small countries like : japan, garmany, south Korea, usa, india, china.

God gave the best to his chosen people 🙏 every other nation wants a piece

Still blows my mind.. the face that represents the entire continent. You can see the head, eyes and mouth. Cradle of life

Love for Africa❤

Sorry I didn't see any red button 🔘 here. 🙂‍↕️

And 25 percent is desert.

wat am i saing afrieka is die beste plek op arde

caseoh still can’t fit

Why are so many people denying the existence of African empires/kingdoms? I thought all of this was common knowledge for people who enjoy history.

Africa looks big and it is nobody said it was small