Liberty Online TV

| June 26, 2026

World Bank Approves $60 Million to Expand Electricity Access in Sierra Leone

In a major boost for the country’s energy sector, the World Bank has approved US$60 million for Sierra Leone under the first phase of the Regional Programme for Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Solutions (Regional DARES).The financing is part of a broader US853 million regional initiative

Liberty Online TV

| June 21, 2026

MRU Youth Connekt 2026: Sierra Leone Hosts Inaugural Regional Youth Forum in Freetown

The inaugural MRU Youth Connekt 2026 has successfully concluded in Freetown, drawing more than 2,000 young leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, and policymakers from across the Mano River Union for a landmark three-day regional forum.Held at the Freetown International Conference Centre from June 18 t

Liberty Online TV

| June 5, 2026

Government announces return of nine deportees under the U.S.-Sierra Leone deportation deal

The Sierra Leonean government has announced the safe return of nine deportees to their respective West African countries, following their temporary care in Freetown under a deportation agreement with the United States.The nine nationals of ECOWAS member states arrived in Sierra Leone on 20 May under

Liberty Online TV

| May 25, 2026

SLRA Announces Temporary Partial Closure of Regent–Jui Road for Drainage Works Starting 30 May

The Sierra Leone Roads Authority (SLRA) has announced that it will commence the installation of cross drains at the Kossor Town/Mokor Town Junction along the Regent–Jui Road on Saturday, 30 May 2026, resulting in a temporary partial closure of the affected section.According to a press release issued

Liberty Online TV

| May 23, 2026

Chief Minister Leads NANT Site Tour as Power Plant Nears Completion

On Thursday, May 21, 2026, a high-level delegation converged on the NANT Power Project construction site in Kissy, Freetown, for a firsthand assessment of progress on what is shaping up to be one of the most significant infrastructure investments in Sierra Leone’s history.Leading the delegation was

Liberty Online TV

| May 15, 2026

Minister Salimah Bah Calls for Regional Integration at WAIGF 2026

FREETOWN – Speaking on the opening day of the week-long West Africa Internet Governance Forum (WAIGF 2026) on 14th May, Minister of Communication, Technology and Innovation, Salimah Bah, called on West African policymakers to prioritise regional integration and the digital economy as a pathway to pe

Liberty Online TV

| May 14, 2026

TENN and Partners Empower 20 Fishmongers with SLE 200,000 in Clean Energy-Led Livelihood Push

FREETOWN – On 6th May 2026, The Energy Nexus Network (TENN) and its partners empowered 20 fishmongers across the Western Urban and Western Rural areas of Sierra Leone with a total of SLE 200,000, as part of a Community Foundation Ireland (CFI) project aimed at supporting fishing communities through

Liberty Online TV

| May 8, 2026

“Behind Every Intercepted Shipment Is a Life Protected”: President Bio Praises Customs Officers, Calls for Stronger ECOWAS Border Integration

FREETOWN – President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has praised the work of customs officers across West and Central Africa, saying that behind every intercepted shipment is a life protected.Addressing the 32nd Conference of Directors General of Customs of the World Customs Organization in Freetown on Thursda

Liberty Online TV

| April 30, 2026

$15 Million World Bank Grant Secured for Second Fibre Cable Landing, Says Minister of Communications Salima Bah

FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE – 30 April 2026 – The Government of Sierra Leone has secured a $15 million grant facility from the World Bank for a second fibre cable landing, with additional partnerships anticipated to help facilitate the project, Minister of Communications, Technology and Innovation Madam

Liberty Online TV

| April 21, 2026

Sierra Leone Lowers Hunger Score But Child Mortality Remains 9.4%

Sierra Leone ranked 108th out of 123 countries in the 2025 Global Hunger Index, recording a score of 28.5, a level classified as “serious.”The index shows that 24.1% of the population is undernourished, 25.2% of children under five are stunted, 6.3% are wasted, and 9.4% of children die before their

Liberty Online TV

| April 18, 2026

Liberia, Sierra Leone Launch $364M, 255-Kilometer Road Project

In a landmark show of unity, Presidents Joseph Boakai of Liberia and Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone broke ground today on a $364 million, 8-lane border highway linking Gendema to Liberia’s interior.The 255-kilometre Western Corridor is expected to significantly reduce cross-border travel time.“We

Liberty Online TV

| February 5, 2026

GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES NEW PUBLIC TRANSPORT FARES ACROSS FREETOWN AND PROVINCES FOLLOWING FUEL HIKE

Weeks after the fuel price hike from NLe 25.00 to NLe 28.50 per litre, the Ministry of Transport and Aviation, in collaboration with the Motor Drivers Union and other transport stakeholders, has announced new public transport fares across Freetown and provincial routes.The adjustments, effective Thu

Liberty Online TV

| January 28, 2026

FUEL PRICES SURGE IN SIERRA LEONE: PETROL AND DIESEL NOW LE 28.50/LITRE

FREETOWN — The National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA) has announced the petroleum pricing structure for January 2026, applicable to all large-scale fuel uplifters.Under the new pricing, all fuel transactions are to be settled in United States Dollars (USD). The NPRA set the pump prices as fo

Liberty Online TV

| January 27, 2026

GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES FEBRUARY FISHING BAN FOR ARTISANAL SECTOR

The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources has announced that the artisanal fisheries subsector will observe a closed fishing season from 1 to 28 February 2026. The measure is aimed at conserving fish stocks, allowing them to spawn, and ensuring the long-term sustainability of Sierra Leone’s fis

Liberty Online TV

| January 27, 2026

PRESIDENT BIO UNVEILS CHINA-SIERRA LEONE SKILLS PARTNERSHIP AT FREETOWN POLYTECHNIC

Freetown, Tuesday, 27 January 2026 — President Dr Julius Maada Bio has launched a Joint Education Programme at Freetown Polytechnic’s Jui Campus, praising the China Railway Seventh Group (CRSG) for supporting skills transfer and youth employment in Sierra Leone.According to State House, the programm

Liberty Online TV

| January 8, 2026

President Bio Directs Wind-Up of Mineral Wealth Fund, Paves Way for New Sovereign Wealth Fund

President Julius Maada Bio has directed a major restructuring of how Sierra Leone manages its mineral wealth, ordering the wind-up of the Mineral Wealth Fund Sierra Leone Limited (MWFSL) and its withdrawal from the Tonkolili North Iron Ore project under the current arrangement.The government says th

Liberty Online TV

| December 29, 2025

Mayor Aki-Sawyerr Raises Alarm Over Planned Transfer of FCC Finance Officer at Year-End

Freetown’s Mayor, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, has formally asked the Local Government Service Commission (LGSC) to halt the immediate transfer of the Finance Officer of the Freetown City Council, warning that the move could seriously disrupt critical year-end financial operations.In a letter dated 24 Decemb

Liberty Online TV

| December 17, 2025

SIERRA LEONE ENGAGES U.S. OVER ENTRY BAN, PLEDGES ENHANCED COOPERATION

Freetown, 17 December 2025 – The Government of Sierra Leone has announced that it has commenced consultations with the United States following the recent full entry ban on Sierra Leonean nationals. The move comes after a proclamation signed by U.S. President Donald J. Trump on 16 December 2025, expa

Liberty Online TV

| November 13, 2025

AMBASSADOR PATRICK MCMANUS VISITS SEND SALONE HEADQUARTERS, REAFFIRMS IRELAND’S COMMITMENT TO WOMEN’S DEVELOPMENT

Wednesday, November 12th, 2025, marked the official visit of the new Ambassador designate from Ireland to Sierra Leone, H.E. Amb. Patrick McManus, to the headquarters of SEND Salone in Kenema. The visit aims to follow up on the impacts of some of the developmental activities that were initiated by h

Liberty Online TV

| November 6, 2025

SIERRA LEONE PARTNERS WITH SIGN FOUNDATION TO BUILD NATIONAL BLOCKCHAIN SYSTEMS

In a move to accelerate its digital economy, the Government of Sierra Leone will partner with the SIGN Foundation to design and roll out new national digital systems powered by blockchain technology.A Memorandum of Understanding signed today, November 6, 2025, between the Ministry of Communication,

Liberty Online TV

| November 4, 2025

SIERRA LEONE GOVERNMENT OPENS EAST WEST CORRIDORS TO EASE FREETOWN TRAFFIC GRIDLOCK

The Ministry of Transport and Aviation has announced the temporary opening of Freetown’s east and west corridors to all commercial passenger vehicles, which were initially prohibited from using those corridors. According to the ministry, this move aims to “ease congestion, reduce travel delays, and

Liberty Online TV

| November 3, 2025

MINISTER CHERNOR BAH NAMED WEST AFRICA’S BEST MINISTER OF INFORMATION

Sierra Leone’s Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah, has been named West Africa’s best information minister by Afriqu’Europe Magazine, recognising his outstanding contributions to leadership and public communication and civic education in Sierra Leone.The Editor-in-Chief of Afriq

Liberty Online TV

| October 31, 2025

PRESIDENT BIO RECOGNIZES 17 NEW PARAMOUNT CHIEFS, REAFFIRMS CHIEFTAINCY’S ROLE IN NATIONAL PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT

The President, His Excellency Julius Maada Bio, has today, October 31st 2025 presented staff of office to 17 newly elected paramount chiefs from across chiefdoms in the Sierra Leone, marking a formal recognition of their Chieftaincy pursuant to Part IV, Section 17(a) of the Chieftaincy Act of 2009.

Liberty Online TV

| October 30, 2025

THREE-PRONGED WAR: PRESIDENT BIO DECLARES BATTLE ON KUSH WITH LAWS, FORCE & COURTS

His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio has issued a series of strong directives aimed at intensifying the national fight against drug and substance abuse, particularly the growing menace of kush.During a high-level meeting convened to discuss strategies for eliminating the drug crisis, President