Yoni Chiefdom

The Yoni Chiefdom is a Chiefdom of Sierra Leone located in Tonkolili District, Northern Province, Sierra Leone. It is centred on Yonibana and the Yoni people are part of the Temne ethnic group.

British invasion of 1887

Francis de Winton led the British Yoni Expedition against the Yoni Chiefdom following a number of disputes with the British allies in the area.

Chiefdoms and towns of Tonkolili District

District capital	Magburaka

Chiefdoms	Gbonkolenken Kafe Simiria Kalansongoia Kholifa Mabang Kholifa Rowalla Kunike Kunike Barina Malal Mara Sambaia Tane Yoni

Towns	Bendugu Bumbuna Mabang Mabonto Magburaka Makali Masingbi Matotoka Rochin Yele Yonibana

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