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Siaka Stevens

Prime Minister of Sierra Leone (1905-1988) · Sierra Leone · On the map · Politicians · Died at 82

Siaka Probyn Stevens was the leader of Sierra Leone from 1967 to 1985, serving as Prime Minister from 1967 to 1971 and as President from 1971 to 1985. Stevens' leadership was often characterized by patrimonial rule, violence, and self-indulgence, consolidating power by means of corruption and exploitation.

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1988Died29 May 19881981Named Chairperson of ECOWASOffice1 January 1981 to 1 January 19821980Named Chairperson of the Organisation of African UnityOffice1 July 1980 to 24 June 19811971Named President of Sierra LeoneOffice21 April 1971 to 28 November 19851957Named Member of the Parliament of Sierra LeoneOffice1 May 1957 to 1 January 19621905Born24 August 1905

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Country
Sierra Leone
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1905 to 1988 · aged 82