By Joseph Momoh, Reporter Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, September 16, 2025 — President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone, currently serving as Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority, was warmly welcomed by Burkinabé Head of State Captain Ibrahim Traoré upon his arrival at Ouagadougou International Airport for a one-day working visit. During this visit, President Bio is…
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dearly beloved brother, father, uncle, and friend, the late Mr. Victor Kamara-Taylor. Date of Birth: 1st September 1963Date of Death: 15th September 2025Former Residence: 14 Pike Street, off Campbell Street, Freetown He is survived by his children: Junior and Victoria Kamara-Taylor. Siblings: Bozzy,…
By Saidu Jalloh, D.S. In a dramatic courtroom session at Pademba Road Court No. 4 in Freetown, Ibrahim Bangura, a security guard employed on Jones Street, was remanded in custody after challenging the testimony of a key witness in a fraudulent conversion case. Bangura is accused of unlawfully converting a blue TVS King 300 tricycle,…
By Joseph Momoh, D.S. A delegation from the West African Tax Administration Forum (WATAF) recently met with Sierra Leone’s Finance Minister, Ahmed Sheku Fantamadi Bangura, as the nation gears up to host the annual regional tax conference in Freetown from September 15 to 19. During the visit, Jeneba Bangura, representing WATAF, expressed gratitude for the…
By Saidu Jalloh, D.S. Reporter In a significant move towards enhancing medical education in Sierra Leone, President Julius Maada Bio visited the College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences (COMAHS) today to tour the newly inaugurated skills lab, which features advanced Anatomage technology. This initiative underscores the government’s commitment to providing students with innovative educational…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Freetown is taking significant strides towards enhancing urban cleanliness and public health as the Freetown City Council (FCC) has enlisted over 700 community engagement workers. This initiative aims to educate residents about newly enacted sanitation bye-laws designed to improve waste management across the city. During the next two weeks,…
By Saidu Jalloh, D.S. In a significant step towards enhanced defense collaboration, the United States Africa Command (US AFRICOM) has formalized a military support agreement with the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF). The Acquisition and Cross Servicing Agreement (ACSA) was signed on September 8, 2025, by Brigadier-General George TM Dietrich, the US AFRICOM…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter In a significant diplomatic gesture, Dr. Abdul B. Kamara, Director General of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Country Office in Nigeria, presented copies of his impactful book “The Unknown Destination” to Sierra Leone’s Minister of Employment, Labour and Social Security, Mohamed Rahman Swarray, and Ambassador Ernest Ndomahina, Commissioner of…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The Sierra Leone Water Company (SALWACO) has announced a nationwide initiative to tackle the growing issue of unpaid water bills among individuals and institutions. The company reports a significant rise in outstanding debts, which poses a risk to operational efficiency and cash flow. To combat this challenge, SALWACO’s leadership…
By Amb. Unisa Totti Fofanah, Public Trust Media Sierra Leone In a landmark achievement for Sierra Leone, Musayeroh Barrie, Director General of the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA), has been nominated as Vice Chairperson at the 42nd General Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). This nomination marks the first time Sierra Leone…
