By: Elizabeth A. Kaine, Managing Editor As we celebrate our first anniversary, Daily Scope Newspaper is proud to be your trusted source for news, particularly in highlighting human rights stories that matter. Over the past year, we have provided our readers with a blend of hard copies three times a week and soft copies five…
I have never lived on a ranch or owned a horse. I have watched many movies about ranches and cowboys who ride horses and train them. I am told that in order for a horse to be an effective worker it must first be “broken”, it must surrender its will and mindset to its rider…
By: Tommy Sidikie, Reporter The Paramount Chief of Khonimaka Chiefdom, PC Kandeh Kabba Sedu I, has been suspended by the Minister of Local Government, Ambassador Tamba Lamina, following serious allegations of abuse of office. The suspension is effective immediately and will remain in place pending the outcome of a tribunal hearing, as stipulated in the…
By: Saidu Jalloh reporter Freetown, — In a significant turn of events, Magistrate Santigie Bangura of Pademba Road Court No. 2 has mandated the appearance of former Finance Minister Patricia Laverly in court to answer charges stemming from her alleged assault of Tourism Minister Nabella Farida Tunis. This directive was issued on November 28, 2024,…
By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter The National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA) officially hosted the World Bank Implementation Support Mission (ISM) for the Productive Social Safety Net and Youth Employment (PSSNYE) project on Monday, December 2, 2024. Led by Senior Social Protection Specialist Abu Kargbo and Senior Economist Samik Adhikari, this mission marks the beginning of…
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL), with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Irish Aid, recently organized a two-day consultative workshop aimed at advancing the development of a National Action Plan (NAP) on Business and Human Rights. Held on November 28 and 29, 2024, at the…
By: Tommy Sidikie, Reporter Her Excellency Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, First Lady of the Republic of Sierra Leone, is scheduled to deliver a high-profile public lecture on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Milton Margai Technical University’s Goderich Campus in Freetown. The event aims to engage students, faculty, and professionals in meaningful discussions on critical societal…
B: Joseph Momoh, Reporter In a neighborhood once filled with laughter and joy, 12-year-old Aminata Sesay stands at a heartbreaking crossroads. A bright student at the United Methodist Girls’ School, her radiant smile has dimmed as she fights a relentless battle against cancer that threatens to take away her ability to walk. “It all started…
In the silence where stigma often hides, A voice rises strong, where hope abides. On this day, we stand, united and brave, For every life saved, for every soul’s wave. Let’s break the chains of fear and despair, With love as our armor, we show that we care. Together we march, hand in hand, side…
By: Elizabeth A. Kaine As we observe World HIV Day, it is crucial to reflect on the tireless work of health workers and the challenges faced by individuals living with HIV, particularly in African countries like Sierra Leone. The dual battle against the virus and the pervasive stigma associated with it is a pressing issue…
