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Fulbe presence in Sierra Leone : a case history of twentieth-century migration and settlement among the Kissi of Koindu

Title: Fulbe presence in Sierra Leone : a case history of twentieth-century migration and settlement among the Kissi of Koindu / M. Alpha Bah.
Author: Bah, M. Alpha, 1947-
Publication: New York : Lang, 1998.

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Description

x, 191 pages; 24 cm.

Summary

Fulbe Presence in Sierra Leone, documents the richness and diversity of African history. This study not only documents the cost of artificially drawn borders in human terms, but it also provides a case study in the discrimination of a people by other groups or the government, for one reason or another. The author takes his readers through the complex processes leading to the defining of the borders of Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Guinea.
The role of the Fulbe in the establishment of Koindu as a modern market town is fascinating. Fulbe traders also contributed to the improvement of the social life and the conversion of Kissis to Islam. Despite the role of the Fulbe in Koindu they are still considered "strangers" in Sierra Leone.

Series Statement

American university studies. Series IX, History ; vol. 140

Uniform Title

American university studies. Series IX, History ; v. 140.

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Contents

Ch. I. Fulbe Origins and Early Migration. Legends and Theories of Origin. Patterns of Fulbe Migration. The Futa Jallon Jihad -- Ch. II. Kissiland, Liberia and the Colonial Powers. The Founding of Kailahu and Luawa. Liberia-British Rivalry Over the Gallinas. Anglo-French Rivalry in the North of Sierra Leone. Conflict Over Kissiland. Anglo-Liberian Treaty Over Kissiland -- Ch. III. Fulbe Settlement and the Introduction of Islam in Sierra Leone. Fulbe in the Northern Province. Fulbe in Freetown. Conflicts within the Fulbe Community. Fulbe Settlement in the Southern and Eastern Province. Fulbe Settlement in Koindu in the Kailahu District -- Ch. IV. Fulbe and Economic Development of Koindu. The Coastal Settlement and Colonial Rule. Colonial Rule in the Sierra Leone Hinterland. The Emergence of Koindu. The Mano River Union -- Ch. V. The Fulbe in Koindu Trade and Social Services. Islam and Trade. Fulbe Trade in Koindu. Conflict over Market Dues. Fulbe Role in Other Areas.
Fulbe-Mandingo Conflict over the Mosque -- Ch. VI. Conclusion -- App. A. Bibliographical Essay -- App. B. Oral Sources -- App. C. Sample Oral Interviews -- App. D. Maps & Pictures.

ISBN

0820421804

LCCN

93022958

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