Western Area Rural

East End Lions played to an entertaining 1-1 draw at home against the crowd-pulling team, Waterloo FC, on Sunday, October 25, at the Trade... The post East End Lions And Waterloo FC Play Out 1-1 Draw at Trade Centre appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) is conducting its monthly clean-up exercise in Waterloo as part of its commitment to community engagement, environmental cleanliness and... The post Sierra Leone Police Takes Monthly Clean-Up Exercise to Waterloo appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Kasho Holland-Cole, Chairman of the Western Area Rural District Council WARDC, has backed the Government’s redistricting initiative while renewing his call for the creation... The post WARDC Chairman Backs Government Redistricting, Pushes for Separate Waterloo City Council appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Waterloo – The Regional Commander of Freetown-East, Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Brima Kanneh, on Tuesday led Commissioner Alhaji Ibrahim Mohamed Sama, popularly known as Delta 1, the Waterloo Divisional Local Unit Commander (LUC), Superintendent Bankolay Mansaray, and other senior police officers on an inspection of three strategic locations within the Waterloo Division earmarked for [...]

By Marian Magdalene Bangura The Government of Sierra Leone has unveiled maps for three proposed rural councils in the Western Area Rural District as part of efforts to strengthen decentralisation, [...]

The Government of Sierra Leone has unveiled proposed boundary maps for the establishment of three new local councils in the Western Area Rural District,... The post Government Unveils Plans to Establish 3 New Rural Councils in Western Area appeared first on Sierraloaded.

By Staff Writer The Government of Sierra Leone has unveiled maps for three newly established rural councils in the Western Area, signalling a significant step towards reshaping local governance, administrative boundaries and community representation in the region. The new councils—Waterloo Rural Council, Mountain Rural Council and York Rural Council—were presented during the ongoing Civic Day ...

The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) are assessing locations for a proposed police station and additional posts in Waterloo to improve security coverage and strengthen... The post Sierra Leone Police (SLP) Assess Sites for New Station and Posts in Waterloo appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Police have arrested a suspected armed robber, Dibro Kamara, of Kissy Town, Waterloo, after recovering a semi-automatic rifle and 48 rounds of live ammunition... The post Police Arrest Suspected Armed Robber With Rifle, Ammunition at Mange Checkpoint appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Sierra Leone Police on Monday 19th October 2025 arrested a suspected armed robber with a semi-automatic rifle and 48 rounds of live ammunition at the Mange Police Checkpoint. The suspect, identified as Dibro Kamara of Kissy Town, Waterloo, was detained by Sierra Leone Police officers during a routine check. He is being held as [...]

WATERLOO, 20 October 2026 – The Government of Sierra Leone has unveiled the official maps for three new councils to be created out of the current Western Area Rural District: Waterloo Rural Council, Mountain Rural Council, and York Rural Council. The maps were displayed during the ongoing Civic Day engagement in Waterloo, organized by the [...]

The Government of Sierra Leone has unveiled maps of three new rural councils in the Western Area: Waterloo Rural Council, Mountain Rural Council, and... The post Government Unveils Maps of Three New Western Rural Councils appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Government officials and local authorities called for effective decentralisation and improved service delivery during the Civic Day Series held at the Western Area Rural District Council Hall in Waterloo. The engagement, organised by the Ministry of Information and Civic Education under the theme "Next Stop: WARDC Council Hall Waterloo," focused on local government restructuring, citizen participation and bringing governance closer to the people. Decentralisation Secretariat Director Alex...

Statistics Sierra Leone Director of Communication and Public Relations Samuel Ansumana intensified the awareness campaign for the 2026 Population and Housing Census Tuesday at the MOICE Civic Festival in Waterloo, Western Area District Council. Addressing participants, Ansumana emphasised accurate population data's critical importance as the country counts down to the upcoming national census. He stated censuses are conducted every ten years, noting these exercises provide essential baseline...

Waterloo FC continued their impressive start to the 2026/27 Leone Rock Premier League season with a disciplined 2-0 win over Diamond Stars FC at... The post Waterloo FC Cruise Past Diamond Stars appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Former Sierra Leone international striker Kei Kamara has dismissed rumours linking him with a return to football at newly promoted Sierra Leone Premier League... The post Kei Kamara Rules Out Comeback Amid Waterloo FC Rumours appeared first on Sierraloaded.

By Mohamed Ismail KamaraExecutive Director, Stichting EcoProbe Africa, [email protected] I have spent years writing about the dangers closing in on Freetown. Sometimes I wondered if my words were reaching anyone. Then yesterday, at 12:23 in the afternoon, the ground trembled. Offices at Youyi Building began to sway. Workers on Waterloo Street felt their chairs move. [...]

The Ministry of Information and Civic Education will convene citizens and stakeholders in Waterloo on October 20 to discuss Sierra Leone’s redistricting process and... The post Waterloo to Host Public Dialogue on Redistricting, 2026 Census appeared first on Sierraloaded.

FREETOWN, 13th October 2026 – Ground shaking has been reported in parts of central Freetown this afternoon following a powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake in the Atlantic Ocean. The tremor was felt around 12:23 p.m. today, Tuesday, sending brief panic among residents and workers in the capital. Witnesses at Youyi Building, Waterloo Street, Wellington Street and Siaka [...]

Residents in parts of central Freetown, including areas around Youyi Building, Waterloo Street and Wellington Street, have reported feeling a light earth tremor following... The post Earth Tremor Reported in Several Parts of Freetown After 6.9-Magnitude Offshore Earthquake appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Residents and workers in parts of central Freetown have reported feeling a mild earth tremor on Tuesday afternoon following a powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck deep in the Atlantic Ocean along the Central Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Witnesses in the Waterloo Street and Wellington Street areas said the brief shaking was noticeable enough to draw attention from people in offices and nearby buildings, prompting some residents to alert others to remain vigilant.

The Chairman of the Western Area Rural District Council (WARDC), Kasho Holland-Cole, has called on the central government to allow local councils to function... The post Allow Local Councils to Function Effectively – WARDC Chairman Kasho Urges Bio’s Government appeared first on Sierraloaded.

China and Sierra Leone have highlighted their longstanding friendship through a free medical outreach and donation of medicines and medical supplies to residents of... The post Sierra Leone, China Strengthen Ties with Free Medical Outreach in Waterloo appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leone international striker Musa Noah Kamara, popularly known as Musa Tombo, marked his return to Premier League football with a decisive late goal... The post Musa Tombo Returns to Premier League Football With Late Winner for Waterloo FC appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Sierra Leone and the 27th Chinese Medical Team to Sierra Leone have strengthened China-Sierra Leone relations through a free medical outreach and donation of medicines and medical supplies to residents at Waterloo Community Health Center in the Western Area Rural District. The initiative, held on Saturday, October 10, brought together [...] The post CHINA-SIERRA LEONE 55 YEARS OF FRIENDSHIP IN ACTION! China Extends Healthcare Support to Waterloo Communities first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

By Marius Musa Kargbo The China Chamber of Commerce in Sierra Leone and the 27th Chinese (Hunan) Medical Team have treated and screened 200 patients in Waterloo, combining free medical consultations with the donation of essential medicines and supplies to support healthcare delivery in the community. The outreach, held on October 10 at the Waterloo [...] The post Chinese Medical Team Treats 200 Patients In Waterloo, Donates Essential Drugs first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post Chinese Medical Team Treats 200 Patients In Waterloo, Do...

Former Sierra Leone male national team striker Musa Noah Kamara, popularly known as Musa Tombo, is expected to make his debut for Waterloo FC... The post Leone Rock Premier League: Musa Tombo to Debut for Waterloo FC appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) have arrested a man and seized two parcels of dried leaves suspected to be cannabis during a routine stop-and-search... The post Waterloo Resident Arrested with Suspected Cannabis at Mile 38 Checkpoint appeared first on Sierraloaded.

WATERLOO, 8th October 2026 – The body of an unidentified woman has been discovered at Bolima Community, WMA School, Lumpa, Waterloo in the Western Area Rural District. The body was found lying in the community this morning. Residents alerted the local authorities after making the discovery. According to information gathered, the woman was found with [...]

Holland-Cole Western Area Rural District Council Chairman Kasho Holland-Cole has called on the government to give local councils greater access to resources, including land, so... The post Holland-Cole Urges Government to Give Councils More Resources appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Western Area Rural District Council Chairman Kasho Holland-Cole says access to suitable land is central to resolving persistent roadside trading and congestion in Waterloo.... The post Cole Calls for Land Access as Waterloo Roadside Trading Persists appeared first on Sierraloaded.

An 11-year-old boy identified as Hassan has reportedly drowned at Whitestone, down the river, while attempting to rescue a teammate who was in danger... The post 11-Year-Old Boy Dies in Waterloo River While Attempting to Save Colleague from Drowning appeared first on Sierraloaded.