1. In newly independent Sierra Leone Siaka Stevens was sworn in as Prime Minister on 21 March 1967. Within hours of taking office he was ousted in a bloodless military coup led by Brigadier General David Lansana, the commander of the Sierra Leone Armed Forces. The question is, did the army act on its own or under the instruction of former Prime Minister, Sir Albert Margai? The country is now divided into two equal camps with 32 seats each in parliament. The reporter is Colin Legum, Africa correspondent, The Observer
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- British Broadcasting Corporation. BBC World News.
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- New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation
Episode Description
- 1. In newly independent Sierra Leone Siaka Stevens was sworn in as Prime Minister on 21 March 1967. Within hours of taking office he was ousted in a bloodless military coup led by Brigadier General David Lansana, the commander of the Sierra Leone Armed Forces. The question is, did the army act on its own or under the instruction of former Prime Minister, Sir Albert Margai? The country is now divided into two equal camps with 32 seats each in parliament. The reporter is Colin Legum, Africa correspondent, The Observer
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- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.