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1971 in Sierra Leone

Explore 6 historical events and records for Sierra Leone in 1971.

Historical records for Sierra Leone in 1971

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April

Acting President Appointed

Cole, Christopher Okoro ยท Freetown ยท Acting President of Sierra Leone ยท Government / Republic of Sierra Leone

Becomes acting President when Sierra Leone becomes a republic

Republic Transition

Cole, Christopher Okoro ยท Freetown ยท Acting President of Sierra Leone ยท Government / Republic of Sierra Leone

Serves during the brief transition from monarchy to republic

Executive Presidency Begins

Stevens, Siaka ยท Freetown ยท President of Sierra Leone ยท Government / Republic of Sierra Leone

Transfers from Prime Minister to President under the republican constitution

President Appointed

Stevens, Siaka ยท Freetown ยท President of Sierra Leone ยท Government / Republic of Sierra Leone

Becomes first executive President of the Republic of Sierra Leone

Prime Minister Appointed

Koroma, Sorie Ibrahim ยท Freetown ยท Prime Minister of Sierra Leone ยท Government / Republic of Sierra Leone

Appointed Prime Minister under President Siaka Stevens

Republican Cabinet Formed

Koroma, Sorie Ibrahim ยท Freetown ยท Prime Minister of Sierra Leone ยท Government / Republic of Sierra Leone

Forms the first prime ministerial office under the republic

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