Western Area Rural

A young man identified as Mohamed Fullah from the Morabie community has reportedly collapsed and died at the Bassatown Playing Field in Waterloo, Western Area Rural District, on Friday, September 18, 2026. According to information from the scene, Fullah suddenly collapsed at the playing field before he was pronounced dead. The circumstances surrounding his death [...] The post Young Man Reportedly Collapses and Dies at Waterloo Playing Field appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Borbor Community along the Peninsula is set to benefit from a new market following the handover of land documents by the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Country Planning to the Western Area Rural District Council (WARDC). The handover, facilitated through the Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs, is expected to pave the way [...] The post Borbor Community Set for New Market as Government Hands Over Land appeared first on Sierraloaded.

An accident occurred at Tombo Park along the Benguma Highway in Waterloo on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, with emergency services responding promptly to the scene. Initial reports indicate that no injuries were recorded in the collision. Accounts from the scene suggested that the driver believed to be responsible for the accident may have been under [...] The post Accident at Tombo Park Along Benguma Highway Reportedly Leaves No Injuries appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Western Area Rural District Students’ Union (WARDSU) has graduated 30 girls and young women after completing a month-long livelihood and skills-development programme designed to promote economic independence and reduce vulnerability to gender-based violence. The graduation ceremony was held on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at the Western Area Rural District Council in Waterloo. Supported [...] The post WARDSU Graduates 30 Young Women After Month-Long Skills Training first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

Freetown – Sierra Leone Police have arrested about 20 people, among them two members of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces, in connection with the alleged murder of Operations Support Division Sergeant David French in Waterloo. Assistant Inspector-General of Police for Freetown East, Brima Kanneh, disclosed the development on Wednesday during the SLP’s weekly [...]

Inspector General of Police William Fayia Sellu visited the family of the late Sergeant David French over the weekend, offering condolences as authorities continue investigating the circumstances surrounding the officer’s death. French, an officer with the Operational Support Division (OSD), was killed on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Madonkeh, on the outskirts of Waterloo. He [...] The post IGP Sellu Visits Family of Slain OSD Officer as Investigation Into Madonkeh Killing Continues appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has announced the arrest of more than 22 suspects in connection with the alleged murder of Sergeant 12565 David French, who was killed on Sunday, 13th September, 2026, while providing security at a property in Waterloo. Among those arrested are two military personnel, identified as Corporal Tamba Nguan and Staff Sergeant James B. Fornah.

The Minister of Health Dr. Austin Demby has outlined plans to construct a modern, purpose-built storage facility in Kerry Town, Western Area Rural.

Freetown, September 7, 2026 — A devastating fire that claimed the lives of three children in New Site, Waterloo, has claimed a fourth victim. Fatmata Blozer Mansaray, the children’s mother, died this morning at Cottage Hospital (Princess Christian Maternity Hospital) in Freetown while receiving treatment for severe burns sustained in the blaze. The fire broke [...]

The dreams of many Sierra Leoneans yearning for a new political force that prioritises the welfare of ordinary citizens are gradually being felt across different segments of society, particularly among persons with disabilities in the Western Area Rural District. For many members of the disability community in Waterloo, life has been marked by serious economic ...

Three children have tragically lost their lives following a fire at New Site in Waterloo in the early hours of Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The devastating incident reportedly occurred at around 3:00 a.m. while the family was asleep, leaving the community shocked and grieving. The children’s parents reportedly survived the blaze but sustained critical injuries. [...] The post 3 Children Die in Devastating Waterloo House Fire appeared first on Sierraloaded.

A devastating house fire in the New Site community of Waterloo in the Western Area Rural District has claimed the lives of three children in the early hours of this morning. The incident, which occurred around 3:00 a.m., has left the affected family and the wider community in profound shock and grief. Neighbours and residents [...]

Newly promoted Leone Rock Premier League side Waterloo Football Club has secured the signing of midfielder Daniel Karim, known as “Mahrez,” on a three-year contract after his six-year stint with FC Kallon, multiple sources confirmed. Karim, 21, joins the “Fry-Fish Boys” as they prepare for their top-flight debut following a controversial promotion decided by the [...] The post Waterloo FC Bolsters Roster with Experienced Midfielder Following Historic Promotion appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The air at Waterloo dumpsite (locally known as Bomeh), is thick with the stench of rotting refuse, yet for a single mother selling plantains and young men shoveling trash, it is the only place they can earn a living. Despite a 2021 government promise to relocate the hazardous site and provide modern facilities, the reality [...] The post Living on The Edge: Waterloo Bomeh A Death Trap appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Members of Save the Children’s Forum Network have conducted a two-day community awareness campaign in Banana Wata and Waterloo, engaging children, parents, community leaders and residents on Sierra Leone’s law prohibiting child marriage. The engagements, held from August 26 to 27, 2026, focused on the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act and its simplified, child-friendly version. [...] The post Children’s Forum Network Takes Anti-Child Marriage Campaign to Banana Wata, Waterloo appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The air at Waterloo dumpsite (locally known as Bomeh), is thick with the stench of rotting refuse, yet for a single mother selling plantains and young men shoveling trash, it is the only place they can earn a living. Despite a 2021 government promise to relocate the hazardous site and provide modern facilities, the reality [...] The post Living on the edge: WATERLOO BOMEH A DEATH TRAP first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

A man has been arrested at the Waterloo Magistrate’s Court in Sierra Leone after allegedly posing as a qualified lawyer for approximately five years and representing clients in legal proceedings. According to reports circulating in local media and social channels, the individual entered the Magistrate’s chambers to apply for bail on behalf of a client [...]

A man who allegedly posed as a qualified lawyer for about five years has been arrested at the Waterloo Magistrate Court after reportedly attempting to represent a client in a bail application. The suspect was apprehended on Thursday, August 27, 2026, after appearing before Magistrate Shaka P. Kamara, popularly known as Shaka P, and allegedly [...] The post Suspected Fake Lawyer Arrested at Waterloo Court After Allegedly Practising for Five Years appeared first on Sierraloaded.

A 37-year-old healthcare worker with the Western Area Rural District Health Management Team is appealing for public assistance to raise approximately US$15,000 for specialised orthopaedic surgery in India after sustaining multiple pelvic fractures in a motor vehicle accident while on duty. Mohamed F. Kamara was injured on July 16, 2026, while collecting drugs for HIV/AIDS [...] The post Healthcare Worker Appeals for US$15,000 to Fund Specialised Orthopaedic Surgery in India appeared first on Sierraloaded.

An Operational Support Division officer of the Sierra Leone Police, David French, was reportedly killed at Madonkeh, on the outskirts of Waterloo, on Sunday, August 23, 2026, prompting a major security operation and the arrest of more than 20 suspects, including two serving military personnel. According to information attributed to the OSD Media Team, [...] The post OSD Officer Killed in Madonkeh; Two Soldiers & Over 20 Others Arrested first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

A 37-year-old healthcare worker who works under the Western Area Rural District Health Management Team, Mohamed F. Kamara, is seeking about US$15,000 to undergo specialized orthopedic surgery in India after sustaining multiple pelvic fractures in a motor vehicle accident while on duty.

Mounting piles of garbage at the Waterloo dumpsite near Tombo Junction are increasingly encroaching on the Bomeh Main Highway, raising concerns over public health, road safety and traffic movement. The dumpsite, located in the Western Rural District, has reportedly become an informal offloading point for drivers transporting vegetables from the provinces to Freetown. Drivers reportedly [...] The post Garbage Piles Threaten Traffic, Public Health on Bomeh Highway appeared first on Sierraloaded.

An Operational Support Division (OSD) police officer was reportedly killed on Tuesday while providing security at a disputed piece of land under a court injunction in Madonkeh, Waterloo. According to the OSD Headquarters media team, the officer was attacked by a group of alleged gang members while assigned to protect the property. Police said the [...] The post OSD Officer Allegedly Killed With Machetes in Waterloo Land Dispute appeared first on Sierraloaded.

A personnel of the Operational Support Division (OSD) of the Sierra Leone Police has been killed while providing security at a piece of land under court injunction in Madonkeh, on the outskirts of Waterloo. The officer was allegedly overpowered and disarmed by a group of suspected gang members before being brutally attacked with machetes, the [...]

The Western Area Rural District Students Union has highlighted notable progress in youth-led development initiatives supported by the United Kingdom under the Move Initiative. The Union’s activities include promoting safer university spaces, raising awareness of students’ rights, and strengthening livelihoods to support economic independence among young people. The initiatives are being led by young people [...] The post UK-Backed Move Initiative Puts Young People at the Heart of Community Change appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Waterloo FC has confirmed the appointment of former East End Lions and Bhantal FC coach Sillah as the club’s new head coach ahead of the upcoming football season. Coach Sillah will take charge of the Fry Fish Boys as the club prepares for the new campaign, with his immediate responsibility expected to include building a [...] The post Waterloo FC Appoints New Head Coach Ahead of Upcoming Season appeared first on Sierraloaded.