Siaka Probyn Stevens (24 August 1905 – 29 May 1988) 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. …

Siaka Stevens was a Sierra Leonean prime minister (1967 and 1968–71) and president (1971–85) who survived in office despite attempted coups, a burdensome national debt, and almost …

Siaka Stevens survived two attempted coups d'etat, and met violence with violence. However, as he succeeded in consolidating power in his hands, violence and political tensions gradually …

Siaka Stevens was the third Prime Minister of Sierra Leone who later became the first President of the country. This biography of Siaka Stevens provides detailed information about his …

May 31, 2014 · Dr. Siaka P. Stevens was a pioneer in many ways; (in 1964) he was both leader of the Opposition and Mayor of Freetown simultaneously, a feat yet unparalleled and …

May 30, 1988 · Former President Siaka P. Stevens, who led this small West African nation for 17 years, died today at his home after a brief illness. He was 82 years old.

Siaka Stevens (24 August 1905 – 29 May 1988) was head of state of Sierra Leone from 26 April 1968 to 28 November 1985, succeeding Albert Margai and preceding Joseph Saidu Momoh, …

Siaka Probyn Stevens, leader, secretary-general, and one of the founders of the APC, was born on August 24, 1905, in Moyamba. He was educated at the Albert Academy in Freetown, and …

Siaka Stevens was the third prime minister of Sierra Leone from 1967 to 1971 and the first president of Sierra Leone from 1971 to 1985. Stevens' leadership is often characterized by …