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Title:Colonialism and the modern State: land tenure relations in Sierra Leone
Author:Asiama, Seth Opuni
Year:2006
Periodical:Africa: rivista trimestrale di studi e documentazione
Volume:61
Issue:2
Pages:219-237
Language:English
Geographic term:Sierra Leone
Subjects:land tenure
colonialism
External link:https://www.jstor.org/stable/40761855
Abstract:This paper examines the land tenure system in Sierra Leone and identifies the lingering influences of colonialism on land tenure relations in the country. It begins with a brief history of Sierra Leone and explains how the country's history has determined its land tenure relations. In particular, it explains the role played by colonialism in the current land tenure system. The system of land tenure in Freetown - the Western Area - is then analysed and this is compared with the tenure system in the provinces. While the land tenure system in the Western Area is built on the English concept of freehold interests, the system in the provinces appears to oppose freehold and is rooted in customary principles. The paper also discusses some sources of conflict over land, including duality of tenure, the definition of 'native' and 'non-native', and the position of the paramount chiefs. Bibliogr., notes, ref. [ASC Leiden abstract]
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