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Abdul Karim Bangura | |
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 Banugra in 2022 | |
| Born | Abdul Karim Bangura 26 August 1953 |
| Nationality | Sierra Leonian American |
| Education | PhD |
| Alma mater | Columbus University Georgetown University University of Maryland, Baltimore Howard University American University Northern Virginia Community College Stockholm University |
| Occupation(s) | Researcher, Academics, Political Scientist, Educator |
Abdul Karim Bangura (born 26 August 1953) is a Sierra Leonean-American scholar, author, and educator known for holding five doctoral degrees in political science, development economics, linguistics, computer science, and mathematics.[1][2] He is a Professor of Research Methodology and Political Science at Howard University, Researcher-in-Residence at American University, and a facilitator of the CODESRIA College of Mentors Institute.[3]
Education
[edit]Bangura was born in Bo, Southern Province, Sierra Leone, on 26 August 1953. He completed his primary and secondary education in Freetown before relocating to the United States for higher studies.[1] He earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and a Master of Arts in International Affairs from American University, followed by a Master of Science in Linguistics from Georgetown University.[1][4][5]
He later earned five doctoral degrees: Political Science from Howard University, Development Economics from Stockholm University, Linguistics from Georgetown University, and dual doctorates in Computer Science and Mathematics from Columbus University.[2][5][6]
Academic Career
[edit]Bangura has held academic appointments at several institutions in the United States and abroad. He is currently a Professor of Research Methodology and Political Science at Howard University and serves as Researcher-in-Residence for Abrahamic Connections and Islamic Peace Studies at the Center for Global Peace, American University.[1][3]
He has previously taught at Georgetown University, Bowie State University, and Sojourner-Douglass College.[1][5] His interdisciplinary work spans political science, linguistics, peace studies, and African development. Bangura has mentored doctoral candidates and facilitated research workshops in Africa through the CODESRIA College of Mentors, a Pan-African initiative aimed at strengthening research capacity in African universities alongside Laban Ayiro, Josephine Ahikire and Amy Niang.[3][7][8]
Publications and Languages
[edit]Bangura has authored or edited over 35 books and hundreds of scholarly articles. His works include, African Mathematics: From Bones to Computers, The African Mother Tongue and Mathematical Ideas, and A Comprehensive Introduction to Research Methods.[9]
According to media reports and interviews, Bangura speaks more than 18 languages, including, Mende, Krio, Fula, Limba, Sherbro, French, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, Hebrew, and German.[5][6]
Awards and Recognition
[edit]Bangura has received recognition for his contributions to scholarship, education, and peacebuilding. He was awarded the International Center for Ethno-Religious Mediation (ICERM) Honorary Award in 2015 for his work in conflict resolution.[10] He also received the Dubai International Award, the Outstanding Scholar Award from the Association of Third World Studies in 2006, and the African Excellence in Scholarship Award from the African Studies and Research Forum in 2001.[11]
Media outlets such as SierraLoaded and Accomplish Magazine have described Bangura as one of the most educated individuals globally, citing his multiple doctoral degrees and multilingual fluency.[2][6]
Selected Publications
[edit]Bangura has published extensively across disciplines. Notable works include:
- The African Mother Tongue and Mathematical Ideas. Vernon Press, 2020. ISBN 9781622738182[9]
- Conducting Research and Mentoring Students in Africa: CODESRIA College of Mentors Handbook. CODESRIA, 2019. Co-authored with Joy A. Obando, Ishmael I. Munene, Chris Shisanya, and Robert Kakuru. ISBN 9782869788336
- Culpability of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade: A Multidisciplinary (Editor). University Press of America, 2015. ISBN 9780761868354
- African Mathematics: From Bones to Computers. University Press of America, 2011. ISBN 0761853480
- A Comprehensive Introduction to Research Methods (Volume 1): Quantitative Methods. Cognella Academic Publishing, 2011. ISBN 9781609278540
- Ebonics Is Good. Cognella Academic Publishing, 2010. ISBN 9781609279011
- Introduction to Islam: A Sociological Perspective. Kendall/Hunt Publishing, 2005. ISBN 9780823917655
- Computer Programming to Insure Project Accountability in Africa. iUniverse, 2001. ISBN 059519642X
- Research Methodology and African Studies, Vol. I. University Press of America, 1994. ISBN 0819193933
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "In praise of Abdul Karim Bangura, the Sierra Leonean man with five PhDs". Face2Face Africa. 9 July 2021. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
- ^ a b c "Meet Sierra Leone's Dr. Abdul Karim Bangura". SierraLoaded. 17 June 2022. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
- ^ a b c "2023 CODESRIA College of Mentors Doctoral Students Mentorship Institute". CODESRIA. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
- ^ "Meet Abdul Karim Bangura: The Renowned Sierra Leonean Academic Who Holds 5 Doctorate Degrees, Speaks 18 Languages". Duchess International Magazine. 21 June 2021. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Meet Dr Abdul Karim, world's most educated man with 5 PhD, speaks 18 languages". DNA India. 3 April 2023. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
- ^ a b c "Dr. Abdul Karim Bangura: The World's Most Educated Scholar". Accomplish Magazine. 2 September 2025. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
- ^ Conducting Research and Mentoring Students in Africa: CODESRIA College of Mentors Handbook. Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa. 2023. doi:10.57054/codesria.pub.246 (inactive 12 October 2025). Retrieved 12 October 2025.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: DOI inactive as of October 2025 (link) - ^ "2023 CODESRIA College of Mentors Doctoral Students Mentorship Institute – Facilitators and Programme of Activities" (PDF). CODESRIA. 23 October 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
- ^ a b Bangura, Abdul Karim (2 June 2020). The African Mother Tongue and Mathematical Ideas. Vernon Press. ISBN 978-1-62273-951-6. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
- ^ "2015 Award Recipients: Congratulations to Dr. Abdul Karim Bangura". ICERMediation. 10 October 2015. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
- ^ "Dr. Abdul Karim Bangura: Africa's Most Educated Man". Interface Africa Magazine. 26 March 2025. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
External links
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Category:1953 births Category:Living people Category:African academics Category:Sierra Leonean academics Category:21st-century scholars Category:20th-century scholars Category:21st-century Sierra Leonean writers Category:20th-century Sierra Leonean writers Category:African studies Category:Organisations based in Dakar