Freetown, 21st January 2026 – The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) has conducted a rapid assessment in Suen and Batbai villages, Ribbi Chiefdom, Moyamba District, following a fire incident that occurred on 17th January 2026, which resulted in the complete destruction of two (2) houses in Batbai village and fifteen (15) houses in Suen village...Read More

Freetown, 23 January 2026 – The Deputy Director General of the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA), Mr. Sulaiman B. Sowa, has led an emergency response following a fatal incident involving a fallen tree branch along Blama Road in Kenema City on 22 January 2026, which claimed the life of a young woman and left three...Read More

Freetown, 14th October 2024 – The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) and its partners commemorated the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) under the theme: “Empowering the Next Generation for a Resilient Future.” The event, held at New Brookfields Hotel, highlighted the importance of prioritizing disaster preparedness and risk reduction, particularly among the youth,...Read More

Two research projects focusing on disaster management and resilience in Sierra Leone have been featured in a Cabinet Office publication in the United Kingdom (UK). The work of Bournemouth University Disaster Management Centre (BUDMC), characterized by dynamic co-creative partnerships with the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA), has been highlighted in the latest issue of the...Read More