In a remarkable testament to human potential, Sierra Leone’s Dr. Abdul Karim Bangura has emerged as the most educated person on Earth, boasting an extraordinary array of academic achievements and linguistic prowess. The distinguished scholar, author, academic administrator, researcher, and scientist has captivated the world with his unparalleled dedication to knowledge.
Dr. Bangura’s academic credentials are nothing short of staggering. He holds a B.A. in International Studies, an M.A. in International Affairs, and an M.S. in Linguistics, alongside an astonishing five Ph.D.s in Political Science, Development Economics, Linguistics, Computer Science, and Mathematics. His relentless pursuit of education across diverse fields has set a benchmark that few can imagine, let alone achieve.
Beyond his degrees, Dr. Bangura is a prolific contributor to global scholarship. He has authored and edited 35 books and penned over 250 scholarly articles, cementing his reputation as a towering figure in academia. His work spans disciplines, reflecting a mind that thrives on complexity and innovation.
Perhaps equally impressive is his linguistic mastery. Dr. Bangura speaks 19 languages fluently, including English, Temne, Mende, Krio, Fula, Kono, Limba, Sherbro, Kiswahili, Spanish, Italian, French, Arabic, Hebrew, German, Swedish, and Kikuyu. This remarkable ability underscores his deep connection to cultures and communities across the globe.
Hailing from Sierra Leone, Dr. Bangura’s journey is a source of pride for Africa and an inspiration to aspiring scholars everywhere. His life’s work challenges conventional limits, proving that education knows no boundaries when paired with determination and brilliance.
Books Authored/Edited/Contributed
Minimizing a Person’s Chances of Becoming Intoxicated: A Handbook on Alcohol Awareness, Alcohol Intervention Institute (Silver Spring, MD), 1990.
Multilingualism and Diglossia in Sierra Leone, Brunswick Publishing (Lawrenceville, VA), 1991.
The Limitations of Survey Research Methods in Assessing the Problem of Minority Student Retention in Higher Education, Mellen Research University Press (San Francisco, CA), 1992.
Black Political Thought, McGraw-Hill (New York, NY), 1994.
The Kipsigis, Rosen Publishing Group (New York, NY), 1994.
(Editor and contributor) Research Methodology and African Studies, University Press of America (Lanham, MD), 1994.
The Effects of United States Foreign Aid to Egypt, 1957-1987, Edwin Mellen Press (Lewiston, NY), 1994.
(With Dawit Isayas, Gerald Smith, and Michael Thomas) Political Behavior, University Press of America (Lanham, MD), 1996.
Political Presuppositions and Implicatures of the Most Popular African-American Hymns, Nova Science Publishers (New York, NY), 1996.
The Presuppositions and Implicatures of the Founding Fathers, Cummings & Hathaway (Larchmont, NY), 1997.
Ebonics Is Good, African Institution (Washington, DC), 1998, revised edition, 2000.
(With Michael O. Thomas) Bowie State University Alma Mater: Historical Context and Linguistic Presuppositions, African Institution (Washington, DC), 1998.
Chaos Theory and African Fractals, African Institution (Washington, DC), 2000.
Historical Political Economy of Washington, D.C., University Press of America (Lanham, MD), 2000.
Historical Dictionary of Sierra Leone, 2nd edition, Scarecrow Press (Metuchen, NJ), 2001.
Computer Programming to Insure Project Accountability in Africa, Authors Choice Press (San Jose, CA), 2001.
(With Martin C. Muo) United States Congress and Bilingual Education, Peter Lang Publications (New York, NY), 2001.
(Editor and contributor) United States-African Relations: The Reagan-Bush Era, Peter Lang Publications (New York, NY), 2001.
(Editor) DC Vote: Fighting against Taxation without Representation, Writers Press (Lincoln, NE), 2002.
Mario Fenyo on the Third World, Writers Press (Lincoln, NE), 2002.
(Editor) Unpeaceful Metaphors, Writers Press (Lincoln, NE), 2002.
(With Mario Fenyo) Law and Politics at the Grassroots: A Case Study of Prince George’s County, Writers Press (San Jose, CA), 2003.
(Editor) Washington DC State of Affairs, Authors Choice Press (San Jose, CA), 2003.
The Holy Qur’an and Contemporary Issues, Authors Choice Press (San Jose, CA), 2003.
(With Abdul Aziz Said) The World of Islam: Country-by-Country Profiles, Pearson Custom Publishing (Boston, MA), 2004.
Islamic Sources of Peace, Pearson Custom Publishing (Boston, MA), 2004.
Surah Al-Fatihah, Authors Choice Press (San Jose, CA), 2004.
Sweden vs. Apartheid: Putting Morality Ahead of Profit, Ashgate Publishing (Burlington, VT), 2004.
(Editor) Islamic Peace Paradigms, Kendall/Hunt Publishing (Dubuque, IA), 2005.
(Editor) Peace Paradigms, Kendall/Hunt Publishing (Dubuque, IA), 2005.
(Editor) Introduction to Islam: A Sociological Perspective, Kendall/Hunt Publishing (Dubuque, IA), 2005.
Washington, DC’s Challenges, Publishers Choice Press (New York, NY), 2006.
