Author: Truth Media

January 6, 1999 Invasion of Freetown: Prof. Joe A.D. Alie Reflects on a National Tragedy

Freetown, 6th January 2026- Twenty‑seven years after the January 6, 1999, invasion of Freetown, the event remains one of the most harrowing episodes in Sierra Leone’s civil war. In a detailed account published on January 6, 2026, historian Prof. Joe A.D. Alie revisits the strategy, atrocities, and consequences of that day, underscoring its enduring impact on the nation’s collective memory.

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FCC in Crisis as Finance Officer Faces Forced Exit

Freetown, 5th January 2026- A disagreement between the Freetown City Council (FCC) and the Local Government Service Commission (LGSC) has spilt into the public domain, raising concerns about financial stability at City Hall at a time when critical year-end accounting processes are underway.

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