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ECSL Updates Civil Society on 55 Electoral Reform Commitments
Govt and WHO Strengthen Ties on Public Health Communication
Sellu Warns Recruits Picked from 15,000 Applicants: No Room for Drugs in Police Force
Makeni Hospital’s New Wards Set to Cut Maternal Risks for 527,000 People

ECSL Updates Civil Society on 55 Electoral Reform Commitments

By: Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope The Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone has updated civil society groups on steps taken to implement electoral reforms and strengthen democratic accountability. At a meeting this week, ECSL met with CSOs working on governance, accountability, women’s empowerment, persons with disabilities, and youth development. The discussions centered on the Commission’s role…

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Govt and WHO Strengthen Ties on Public Health Communication

By: Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Information and Civic Education has committed to deepening its partnership with the World Health Organization to strengthen public health messaging and community outreach. The pledge came during a meeting in Freetown between Information Minister Chernor Abdulai Bah and WHO Country Representative Dr. George F. Ameh. Talks…

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Sellu Warns Recruits Picked from 15,000 Applicants: No Room for Drugs in Police Force

By: Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope The Inspector General of Police William Fayia Sellu has told new police recruits that discipline and professionalism are non-negotiable as they prepare for national service. Speaking Thursday at the Advanced Public Order Training School in Samu, Kambia District, Sellu said policing is a full-time career demanding commitment and sacrifice, not…

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Makeni Hospital’s New Wards Set to Cut Maternal Risks for 527,000 People

By: Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Women seeking maternity and fistula care in northern Sierra Leone now have access to improved facilities following the handover of rehabilitated wards at Makeni Regional Hospital. The project, funded by the United Nations Population Fund and the Embassy of Iceland, was officially handed over Tuesday. Health officials, hospital management, and…

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Road, Agriculture and Energy Projects Top PI-CREF-BADEA Agenda

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Sierra Leone’s Presidential Initiative on Climate Change, Renewable Energy and Food Security hosted a delegation from the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa on Tuesday to advance discussions under the Vienna Roundtable framework. The meeting focused on a package of priority projects aimed at upgrading infrastructure and expanding economic…

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Health Authorities Confirm Measles Outbreak, Urge Vaccination as Cases Hit 41

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Sierra Leone’s health authorities have confirmed a measles outbreak, with 41 cases recorded across eight districts between January and April 2026. The National Public Health Agency and the Ministry of Health said Tuesday that testing shows a 75% positivity rate nationwide. Western Area Urban is the hardest hit, accounting for…

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Police Nab Nine in Falaba Over Suspected Illegal Entry from Mali

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Police in Falaba District have arrested nine commercial motorbike riders and several passengers suspected of illegally entering Sierra Leone from Mali during a targeted security operation on Monday. The arrests were made in Mongo Bendugu as officers stepped up patrols along the country’s northern border to curb unauthorized crossings and…

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