Obockay
Obockay
  • 18
  • 232 028
Sierra Leone’s Bloody Military Coup Of 1971 Explained - Siaka Stevens VS John Amadu Bangura
Sierra Leone's 1971 Bloody Military Coup Explained!
In this episode, we take a look at a remarkable event that took place in Sierra Leone in the early 1970’s between Prime Minister (later President) Siaka Stevens And His Army Commander, Brigadier General John Amadu Bangura that ended ended on a gruesome fate that saw Brigadier John Amadu Bangura being executed.
This is an extraordinary saga of two friends locked in mutual suspicion of one another.
#sierraleone #africa #history #facts #siakastevens #coup #military
Переглядів: 31 574

Відео

Sylvanus Olympio: Africa’s First Assassinated President | Assassinated By France11:28Sylvanus Olympio: Africa’s First Assassinated President | Assassinated By France
Sylvanus Olympio: Africa’s First Assassinated President | Assassinated By France
Переглядів 1,2 тис.Місяць тому
Today I'll be talking about Sylvanus Olympio, the first President of Togo, a small country in West Africa, which was once a German colony, and later became a French and British protectorates. The story of Togo is a little bit like that of Cameroon which was once a German colony but was later divided between France and Great Britain as protectorates. Sylvanus Olympio, the first President of the ...
Khalifa Haftar: How He Was Used By The United States🇺🇸 To Bring Down Gaddafi.10:53Khalifa Haftar: How He Was Used By The United States🇺🇸 To Bring Down Gaddafi.
Khalifa Haftar: How He Was Used By The United States🇺🇸 To Bring Down Gaddafi.
Переглядів 2,3 тис.2 місяці тому
Known as "The Strongman", General Khalifa Haftar went from being one of the members of the officers group that toppled King Idris in 1969 bringing Muammar Gaddafi to power in Libya to a renegade General commanding a self-styled army that fought to topple Muammar Gaddafi, Khalifa Haftar has always been at war. Haftar's military record is a mixed one and is open to different interpretation by sup...
The Heartbreaking Story of Joseph Saidu Momoh: Sierra Leone’s Second President23:27The Heartbreaking Story of Joseph Saidu Momoh: Sierra Leone’s Second President
The Heartbreaking Story of Joseph Saidu Momoh: Sierra Leone’s Second President
Переглядів 33 тис.6 місяців тому
Joseph Saidu Momoh was a Sierra Leonean🇸🇱 politician and military officer who served as the second president of Sierra Leone🇸🇱 from November, 1985 to April 1992. In this episode, we look at the Rise and Fall of Joseph Saidu Momoh who made history in so many ways, as he was: 1. The second President of Sierra Leone🇸🇱. 2. The first Major General in the Republic of Sierra Leone🇸🇱 Armed Forces. 3. T...
Bassirou Diomaye Faye: From Prison To President In 10 Days8:21Bassirou Diomaye Faye: From Prison To President In 10 Days
Bassirou Diomaye Faye: From Prison To President In 10 Days
Переглядів 3,1 тис.8 місяців тому
In this episode, we take a look at the unusual rise to power of Bassirou Diomaye Faye who is a prominent figure in Senegalese politics, known for his dedication to public service and fiscal responsibility. Before entering politics, Faye worked as a diligent tax inspector, gaining valuable experience in financial management and governance. Fayes campaign resonated with voters in the highly antic...
Gabon’s 2023 Coup: Rise and Fall of Ali Bongo| The End of The Bongo family 56-Year political dynasty14:46Gabon’s 2023 Coup: Rise and Fall of Ali Bongo| The End of The Bongo family 56-Year political dynasty
Gabon’s 2023 Coup: Rise and Fall of Ali Bongo| The End of The Bongo family 56-Year political dynasty
Переглядів 1,2 тис.Рік тому
For morethan five (5) decades the Bongo family entrenched itself through patronage, awarding lucrative roles in government to allies and extended family. Their path to power began when Ali Bongo’s father, Omar Bongo was backed by France🇫🇷 to take over as President in 1968 following the death of the country’s independence leader Leon M’Ba, who succumbed to cancer after being bolstered back into ...
Africa’s Worst Ever Dictators I Notorious African Tyrants15:59Africa’s Worst Ever Dictators I Notorious African Tyrants
Africa’s Worst Ever Dictators I Notorious African Tyrants
Переглядів 9 тис.Рік тому
In this episode we look at some of the worst dictators Africans have ever seen! If you enjoyed the video and would love to see more, kindly like, comment, share and subscribe for more videos! #africa #afrika #dictatorship #dictator #africandictators #africanleaders #africanleadership #africandiaspora #afrique #africanhistory #westafrica #eastafrica #southafrica #northafrica #centralafrica #cent...
5 Of Africa’s Worst Ever Dictators | Notorious African Tyrants13:185 Of Africa’s Worst Ever Dictators | Notorious African Tyrants
5 Of Africa’s Worst Ever Dictators | Notorious African Tyrants
Переглядів 10 тис.Рік тому
Throughout African history, many military leaders and political officials have been renowned for their brutal policies , harsh treatment of civilians and their murderous campaigns. Most surprisingly some of the worst African dictators didn’t even have to overthrow for power, it was given to them. Many African leaders take office as a democratic leader but often times, the hunger for power drive...
Siaka Stevens: Why He Became A Brutal Dictator? (Struggle For Power).13:55Siaka Stevens: Why He Became A Brutal Dictator? (Struggle For Power).
Siaka Stevens: Why He Became A Brutal Dictator? (Struggle For Power).
Переглядів 14 тис.Рік тому
Siaka Stevens was the leader of Sierra Leone🇸🇱 from 1968 to 1985. He served as Prime Minister from 1968 to 1971 and as President from 1971 to 1985. He was the third Prime Minster and the first Executive President of Sierra Leone🇸🇱. This is the story of Dr. Siaka Stevens. This is the man who’s widely held responsible for the plight Sierra Leone🇸🇱 is in today. Upto to the 1950’s and early 1960’s,...
Siaka Stevens: The Brutal and Corrupt Dictator Who Ruled Sierra Leone For 17 Years44:16Siaka Stevens: The Brutal and Corrupt Dictator Who Ruled Sierra Leone For 17 Years
Siaka Stevens: The Brutal and Corrupt Dictator Who Ruled Sierra Leone For 17 Years
Переглядів 33 тис.Рік тому
Siaka-Stevens and his All People’s Congress (APC) party won the 1967 Sierra Leonean🇸🇱 General Elections by an extremely narrow margin against incumbent Prime Minister Albert Margai and his Sierra Leone’s People’s Party (SLPP), making the first time that a ruling party had lost an election in Sub-Sahara Africa (excluding white ruled South Africa and Southern Rhodesia). On the 21th March, 1967 Si...
Rise And Fall Of Executed Brigadier David Lansana | Sierra Leone’s First Indigenous Army Commander8:04Rise And Fall Of Executed Brigadier David Lansana | Sierra Leone’s First Indigenous Army Commander
Rise And Fall Of Executed Brigadier David Lansana | Sierra Leone’s First Indigenous Army Commander
Переглядів 14 тис.2 роки тому
In 1964, David Lansana became Sierra Leone’s first indigenous Army Commander when he was appointed to the position by his friend and close ally, Prime Minister Albert Margai. In 1967, David Lansana staged Sierra Leone’s first coup de’tat when his friend Albert Margai was defeated in a closely contested election. In this episode, I bring to you the rise and fall of Brigadier David Lansana. Learn...
The Rise and Fall Of Sir Albert Margai | Most Tribalistic Leader Sierra Leone Ever Had??12:23The Rise and Fall Of Sir Albert Margai | Most Tribalistic Leader Sierra Leone Ever Had??
The Rise and Fall Of Sir Albert Margai | Most Tribalistic Leader Sierra Leone Ever Had??
Переглядів 20 тис.2 роки тому
Sir Albert Margai was sworn in as Sierra Leone’s Second Prime Minister on the 28th April, 1964 following the death of his elder brother Sir Milton Margai who was Sierra Leone’s First Prime Minister from 1961 till his death in 1964. In this episode, I bring to you the rise and fall of Sir Albert Margai! Some consider him to be the first abuser of political power in Sierra Leone🇸🇱. Many Sierra Le...
Sierra Leone’s Sengbe Pieh (Joseph Cinque) | The Slave Who Fought His Way Back To Africa4:41Sierra Leone’s Sengbe Pieh (Joseph Cinque) | The Slave Who Fought His Way Back To Africa
Sierra Leone’s Sengbe Pieh (Joseph Cinque) | The Slave Who Fought His Way Back To Africa
Переглядів 17 тис.2 роки тому
Sengbe Pieh was a West African man of the Mende people of Sierra Leone🇸🇱. In 1839, Sengbe Pieh was kidnapped and sold into slavery illegally. He was first taken to Lomboko Off the Gallinas Coast. Sengbe Peih together with countless others were illegally taken to Havana, Cuba where he was sold into Slavery and they were purchased by two Spanish plantation owners and the Spaniards arranged to tra...
Sir Milton Margai | Sierra Leone’s First Prime Minister| Most Tolerant Leader Sierra Leone Ever Had?8:26Sir Milton Margai | Sierra Leone’s First Prime Minister| Most Tolerant Leader Sierra Leone Ever Had?
Sir Milton Margai | Sierra Leone’s First Prime Minister| Most Tolerant Leader Sierra Leone Ever Had?
Переглядів 7 тис.2 роки тому
#sierraleone #sirmiltonmargai #miltonmargai #salone #freetown #sierraleoneindependence #slpp #sierraleonenews #sierraleonepeoplesparty
A Short History Of The Fula (Fulani) People Of Sierra Leone🇸🇱 #sierraleone #fula #fulani2:36A Short History Of The Fula (Fulani) People Of Sierra Leone🇸🇱 #sierraleone #fula #fulani
A Short History Of The Fula (Fulani) People Of Sierra Leone🇸🇱 #sierraleone #fula #fulani
Переглядів 6 тис.2 роки тому
#sierraleone #salone #freetown #sierraleonefula #fula #fulani
History Of The Temne People Of Sierra Leone🇸🇱. #sierraleone #temne3:53History Of The Temne People Of Sierra Leone🇸🇱. #sierraleone #temne
History Of The Temne People Of Sierra Leone🇸🇱. #sierraleone #temne
Переглядів 11 тис.2 роки тому
History Of The Temne People Of Sierra Leone🇸🇱. #sierraleone #temne
History Of The Mende People Of Sierra Leone🇸🇱. #sierraleone #mende5:12History Of The Mende People Of Sierra Leone🇸🇱. #sierraleone #mende
History Of The Mende People Of Sierra Leone🇸🇱. #sierraleone #mende
Переглядів 9 тис.2 роки тому
History Of The Mende People Of Sierra Leone🇸🇱. #sierraleone #mende
History Of The Limba People | Sierra Leone’s Earliest Indigenous People. #sierraleone #limba3:58History Of The Limba People | Sierra Leone’s Earliest Indigenous People. #sierraleone #limba
History Of The Limba People | Sierra Leone’s Earliest Indigenous People. #sierraleone #limba
Переглядів 16 тис.2 роки тому
History Of The Limba People | Sierra Leone’s Earliest Indigenous People. #sierraleone #limba