What is Sierra Leone's history with ethnic division?

Kevin has edited encyclopedias, taught middle and high school history, and has a master's degree in Islamic law. ... In this lesson, we're going to take a look at the role ethnicity plays in Sierra Leone, ranging from the major ethnic groups to smaller ones, as well as how the government has tried to encourage overall unity. read more

Currently, the division between the tribes manifests itself politically, with the APC (All People's Congress) being mostly Temne and the SLPP (Sierra Leone People's Party) mostly Mende. read more

The largest ethnic group is the Temne at about 36% of Sierra Leone's population. The Temne predominate in the Northern Sierra Leone and the areas around the capital of Sierra Leone. read more

There are between fifteen and twenty ethnic groups in Sierra Leone, depending on one's linguistic tendency to"lump" or"split" groups of people speaking different dialects. Relations have been generally cordial among them, and Sierra Leone has largely avoided the racial tension characteristic of other parts of the world. read more