By Kadiatu Bangura, Daily Scope Newspaper The West African Integration and Investment Summit (WAIIS) 2026 has shortlisted up to 35 projects worth an estimated US$18 billion, targeting private-sector investment across the continent. Dr. Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella, lead of WAIIS 2026, disclosed that the selection followed the submission of nearly 170 project proposals from various countries….

By Kadiatu Bangura, Daily Scope Newspaper The Ministry of Finance and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have concluded the fourth review of Sierra Leone’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) Programme and the first review of the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), commending the country’s efforts to restore macroeconomic stability while warning of emerging global risks that…

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Newspaper The Administration of Fourah Bay College (FBC) has issued a final notice directing all students still occupying its hostels to vacate their rooms and surrender their keys by the close of business on Monday, November 9, 2026, warning that the Sierra Leone Police may be called in to facilitate…

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Newspaper The African Development Bank (AfDB) has inspected the ongoing construction of the Gbondapi Rice Processing Facility in Pujehun District, as work on the project nears completion with installation of major processing equipment now about 90 per cent complete. The inspection was carried out by the Bank’s Environmental and Social…

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Newspaper The Campaign for Human Rights and Development International (CHRDI) has nullified its November 9, 2026 poll on the All People’s Congress (APC) flagbearer race, after detecting irregular voting activities and attempts to compromise the process. In an official statement, the organisation said the decision followed further investigations into the…

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Newspaper FREETOWN — Air Sierra Leone has come under renewed scrutiny after its promised return to commercial flight operations at the end of October passed without independently verifiable evidence of the airline resuming its London services. The airline had announced in August that ticket sales were officially open ahead of…

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Newspaper Three people are feared dead and another reportedly critically injured after a commercial tricycle, commonly known as a keke, became trapped beneath a container truck in Allen Town, eastern Freetown. The collision reportedly occurred on November 9, 2026, according to preliminary information circulated through an eyewitness account. However, the…

By Kadiatu Bangura, Daily Scope Newspaper A total of 337 migrant returnees have graduated from a six-week skills training programme organised in Freetown and Makeni to support their reintegration into society through employment and self-employment opportunities. The graduation ceremonies were held in Makeni on Thursday and in Freetown on Friday, according to the International Organization…

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Newspaper President Julius Maada Bio has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to protecting children’s rights and tackling all forms of violence against children. The President gave the assurance during a meeting with Dr. Najat Maalla M’jid, the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Representative on Violence Against Children, at State House in Freetown….