Liberty Online TV

| August 24, 2026

EU Supports Sierra Leone with €175,000 in Emergency Flood Aid

The European Union has supported flood-affected communities in Sierra Leone with €175,000 in emergency humanitarian assistance, describing the funding as an “expression of European solidarity” with those affected.The assistance, channelled through the Sierra Leone Red Cross Society, will support 5,1

Liberty Online TV

| August 24, 2026

Sierra Leone, DR Congo Push for Stronger Gender Equality Cooperation

Sierra Leone and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have held bilateral discussions aimed at strengthening cooperation on gender equality, women’s empowerment, inclusion and the protection of women and children.The discussions brought together Sierra Leone’s Minister of Gender and Children’s Aff

Liberty Online TV

| July 28, 2026

KOICA Empowers 50 SMEs to Harness Digital Platforms for Business Growth

Fifty small and medium-sized enterprises have graduated from the READY Salone E-Commerce Programme, an initiative aimed at helping Sierra Leonean businesses expand their operations and reach customers through digital platforms.The graduation ceremony, held at the New Brookfields Hotel in Freetown, f

Liberty Online TV

| July 28, 2026

Sierra Leone Reviews Legal Framework for E-Transactions

The Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade and Industry, has convened a public-private dialogue to examine gaps in Sierra Leone’s legal and regulatory framework for electronic transactions.The dialogue, supported by the Korea International C

Liberty Online TV

| July 24, 2026

Parliament Decides: Lawmakers to Debate and Vote on Constitutional Amendment on Tuesday

Freetown, Sierra Leone – Parliament will debate and vote on the Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Act, 2025, on Tuesday, 28th July 2026.Attorney General and Minister of Justice Alpha Sesay will pilot the Bill through its second and third readings ahead of the parliamentary vote.The proposed l

Liberty Online TV

| July 23, 2026

SLCAA Reports Surge in Passenger Traffic During ECOWAS Summit in Lungi

By Isha Saio MansarayFREETOWN——The Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA) has released statistical data detailing aviation activities at the Freetown International Airport in Lungi during the two-day ECOWAS Summit, revealing a significant uptick in both commercial and private air traffic.Acco

Liberty Online TV

| July 21, 2026

From Battlefield to Regional Stronghold: Vice President Juldeh Jalloh Highlights Sierra Leone’s Rise as a Regional Peace Hub

From Battlefield to Regional Stronghold: Vice President Juldeh Jalloh Highlights Sierra Leone’s Rise as a Regional Peace HubSierra Leone’s Vice President, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, has highlighted the country’s transformation from a nation once defined by civil war into a regional hub for diplomacy

Liberty Online TV

| July 21, 2026

ECOWAS Leaders Chart New Path for West Africa with Compact on Integration, Peace and Development

Lungi, Sierra Leone:West African leaders have adopted a new regional integration framework designed to strengthen peace, security and economic cooperation as ECOWAS seeks to address emerging challenges and deepen unity among member states.Known as the Compact for the Future of Regional Integration i

Liberty Online TV

| July 20, 2026

Senegal’s President Faye Takes Over ECOWAS Chairmanship from Sierra Leone’s President Bio, Pledges Stronger Regional Unity

Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has pledged to strengthen regional unity, peace and economic integration after assuming the chairmanship of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government at the close of the bloc’s 69th Ordinary Session in Lungi.President Faye took over the leadershi

Liberty Online TV

| July 17, 2026

SLAA General Manager Joins Sierra Leone Armed Forces for Airport Cleanup Ahead of ECOWAS Summit

Sierra Leone Airports Authority General Manager Jack D.K. Massaquoi has joined Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces personnel in the cleaning and beautification of Freetown International Airport ahead of the ECOWAS Mid-Year Summit, donating rice and other essential food items to support the exercis

Liberty Online TV

| July 14, 2026

Government Launches National Digital Skills Program Targeting over 1,000 Civil Servants

FREETOWN, Sierra Leone – The Government of Sierra Leone has officially launched a National Digital Skills Training Programme aimed at equipping over 1,000 civil servants with practical digital competencies over the next eight to nine months.The initiative, announced Friday at the New Broomfield Hote

Liberty Online TV

| July 13, 2026

SLP, RSLAF Join Forces for Lungi Clean-Up Ahead of ECOWAS Summit

The Sierra Leone Police (SLP), in collaboration with the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) and community stakeholders, has launched a large-scale clean-up exercise across Lungi Township as part of preparations for the upcoming ECOWAS Summit of Heads of State and Government.In a post on i

Liberty Online TV

| July 13, 2026

Parliament Ratifies Amendments to 120MW Bekongor Hydropower Project Agreements

Freetown, July 13 — Sierra Leone’s Parliament has ratified a set of amended agreements relating to the proposed 120-megawatt Bekongor Hydroelectric Power Project, with lawmakers debating the project’s potential to improve electricity supply, create jobs and the financial implications of the revised

Liberty Online TV

| July 12, 2026

Sierra Leone Announces Temporary Airport Restrictions for ECOWAS Summit

reetown, Sierra Leone – July 11, 2026 – The Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority has announced temporary security and traffic arrangements at Freetown International Airport, Lungi, from July 17 to 19, 2026, as the country hosts the ECOWAS Summit.According to a public notice issued by the Authority’

Liberty Online TV

| July 7, 2026

CARL-SL Urges President Bio to Safeguard Workers’ Retirement Savings

Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Centre for Accountability and Rule of Law Sierra Leone (CARL-SL) has called on President Julius Maada Bio to urgently intervene to safeguard the retirement savings of Sierra Leonean workers following recent concerns raised over the performance of the National Social Secu

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