By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S In a bid to alleviate the ongoing electricity crisis, the Sierra Leone government has engaged Ugandan company Dipro International Engineering. Earlier this week, Franklyn Fawundu, Deputy Director-General of Operations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, held a productive meeting with the management team of Dipro International. The primary focus of…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Sierra Leone’s population heavily relies on rice as a staple food, yet the country struggles to produce enough to meet its domestic needs. Consequently, the government faces significant financial pressure, spending millions annually on rice imports from Asia to satisfy demand. Since the end of a decade-long civil war in…
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope Two staff members from the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA) have tragically died from electrocution while performing maintenance on an electrical pole in Malal Village, Kambia District, Northwestern Sierra Leone. The incident occurred when the pole collapsed while the men were working, resulting in both individuals being electrocuted….
By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter, Daily Scope The Sierra Leone government has released 10 individuals accused of murdering policemen and setting fire to the Kamakwie Police Station during the insurrection on August 10, 2022. In a note addressed to the presiding judge in Makeni, Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Osman Kanu stated, “Take notice that in…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, Daily Scope Yulisa Ahmadu, popularly known as Dr. Love, was appointed Youth Envoy in the Ministry of Youth Affairs by His Excellency on May 25, 2023. His role includes representing and advocating for the voices and interests of the youth, alongside any additional duties assigned by the President or the Minister…
By: Elizabeth A. Kaine Sierra Leone’s Foreign Minister, Timothy Kabba, has formally requested a meeting with U.S. Ambassador Bryan Hunt following reports of a proposed travel ban affecting Sierra Leone nationals. This proposed ban, part of a broader strategy by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, has placed Sierra Leone in the orange tier alongside…
The United States is planning to introduce a new travel ban that will affect citizens from Sierra Leone and 42 other countries, according to a draft policy under review by U.S. diplomatic and security officials. If implemented, this policy will result in strict visa restrictions and a sharp increase in visa denials for Sierra Leoneans…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S Sierra Leone has officially welcomed its first electric vehicles, launched by New Energy Electrical Vehicles (NEEV), a prominent e-mobility company. The introduction includes a range of electric options such as motorbikes, tricycles, and cars, aimed at transforming the country’s transportation sector. NEEV’s initiative seeks to replace fossil fuel-powered vehicles with…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S. In a surprising turn of events, Zainab Kamara has been granted bail amid her ongoing trial related to kush manufacturing. The decision comes as a pivotal moment in a case that has captured public attention and stirred controversy. Legal experts suggest that this development could influence the trajectory of the…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S Nine individuals, including seven Chinese and two Sierra Leoneans with military backgrounds, are scheduled to appear in a Harare court on Tuesday following the discovery of a gold smuggling operation and a related conspiracy to commit armed robbery. Law enforcement sources in Zimbabwe report that the situation escalated when one…
