Sierra Leone Independence Movement Explained

Sierra Leone Independence Movement was a Freetown-based political party in Sierra Leone, was founded in 1957. The movement was led by Edward Wilmot Blyden III (grandson of Edward Wilmot Blyden).^[1] The party contested four Freetown constituencies in the 1957 election, but did not win any seat.^[2]

In September 1958, SLIM merged with the Kono Progressive Movement, forming the Sierra Leone Progressive Independence Movement.^[3]

Notes and References

1. http://www.columbia.edu/~hcb8/EWB_Museum/SLIM.html LEGACY
2. The Development of Modern Trade Unionism in Sierra Leone, Part I. 218647. Luke. David Fashole. The International Journal of African Historical Studies. 1985. 18. 3. 425–454. 10.2307/218647.
3. The Development of a Radical Political Organization in the Bush: A Case Study in Sierra Leone. 484149. Hayward. Fred M.. Canadian Journal of African Studies. 1972. 6. 1. 1–28. 10.1080/00083968.1972.10803654.