Gaslit Modernities: Political Manipulation, Lost Trust, and the Crisis of Identity in Post-Colonial Africa

This Article explores the layered consequences of modernization in African post-colonial contexts, focusing on how political gaslighting, institutional distrust, the erasure of cultural knowledge, and the manipulation of ethnic identity fracture the path toward authentic development. Drawing from K. L. Littleโ€™s seminal observations on Sierra Leoneโ€™s social transformation, the article expands the analysis to contemporary […]

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Cultural Anthropology of the Mano River Union

The Cultural Anthropology of the Mano River Union The Mano River Union (MRU) operates as a regional body within West Africa and includes Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Cรดte d’Ivoire as member states. Since its establishment in 1973, the MRU has advanced economic integration and regional cooperation, embodying diverse cultural and social systems that reflect

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Impunity on the Rise

[lgc_column grid=”50″ tablet_grid=”50″ mobile_grid=”100″ last=”true”][/lgc_column] Impunity on the Rise in Sierra Leone Impunity in Sierra Leone is becoming an increasingly troubling, affecting governance, human rights, and law enforcement. Despite the countryโ€™s progress since the end of its brutal civil war, many feel that accountability is slipping, with those in power seemingly above the law. From

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African Culture

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The Potential Impact of Emerging Global Political Realities on Resource-Rich but Underdeveloped Countries

By Mohamed Boye Jallo Jamboriaย  1. Abstract This paper explores the implications of the emerging multipolar global order on resource-rich but underdeveloped countries, using Sierra Leone as a case study. The analysis highlights how the decline of U.S. dominance and the rise of China and other regional powers create new challenges and opportunities. Key risks

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The Rationale for Chiefs as Arbitrators and Trustees of Resources in Sierra Leone

ย  A Historical, Cultural, Political, and Economic Analysis ย  ย  The role of chiefs as arbitrators and trustees of resources in Sierra Leone is deeply rooted in historical, cultural, political, and economic contexts. This paper explores the multifaceted rationale behind this authority, tracing its origins from pre-colonial governance to contemporary political structures. Utilizing historical documentation,

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