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Government Leads the Way in Localizing SDGs and Agenda 2063 Through Subsidiarity

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Government is taking a significant step towards grassroots-driven development by spearheading regional initiatives to localize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Agenda 2063, emphasizing the principle of subsidiarity—ensuring decision-making is as close to local communities as possible. This initiative was highlighted at a three-day conference held from September 9th to…

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Tanzanian Businessmen Arrested for Alleged Cocaine Trafficking in Freetown

Freetown, Sierra Leone — Magistrate Mustapha Braima Jah of the Pademba Road Magistrate Court No. 1 has remanded two Tanzanian businessmen, Mohamed Hassan Juma and Alfai Shabani Mkobela, following their arraignment on serious drug-related charges. The pair faces four counts under the National Drug Control Act of 2008, including possession and collection of prohibited drugs…

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Ministry of Agriculture Enhances Livestock Health in Pujehun with Vaccine Donation

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS) has made a significant contribution to livestock health in Pujehun District by donating essential vaccines and medical supplies. This initiative, which includes Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) vaccines, aims to prevent disease outbreaks and strengthen the well-being of local livestock. The…

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CHIEF JUSTICE DEMANDS IMMEDIATE ACTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE TO SECURE SIERRA LEONE’S FUTURE

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter In a recent engagement, Sierra Leone’s Chief Justice, Justice Komba Kamanda, has urged the Human Rights Commission’s Directorate of Climate Change and Information Services to intensify nationwide awareness campaigns addressing climate change. Justice Kamanda underscored the nation’s susceptibility to climate-related challenges, such as rising sea levels, flooding, severe heatwaves,…

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Footballer Mohamed Kamara to Stand Trial for Alleged Drug Offenses

By Kadijatu Bangura, Staff Reporter Professional footballer Mohamed Kamara is set to face the High Court after being charged with multiple offenses related to illegal drug possession and trafficking, highlighting growing concerns over drug-related issues involving public figures. Kamara’s most recent appearance occurred before Magistrate John Manso Fornah at Pademba Road Court No. 2, where…

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Judiciary Concludes 2025 Criminal Session, Over 1,600 Inmates Processed

By Joseph Momoh, Staff Reporter The Judiciary of Sierra Leone has successfully wrapped up its 2025 Criminal Session, processing a total of 1,659 inmates across the nation’s correctional facilities. Among those incarcerated, 1,561 are male and 98 are female. The session, overseen by Court of Appeal Judge Hon. Justice Alhaji Momoh-Jah Stevens, addressed a variety…

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Urgent Call for Resolution: Labour Congress Backs Teachers’ Strike Amid Ongoing School Closures

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S. The Sierra Leone Labour Congress (SLLC) has expressed strong solidarity with the Sierra Leone Teachers Union (SLTU) as they prepare for a nationwide strike set to begin on September 8, 2025. This action responds to unresolved grievances with the government that have persisted since November 2024. In a press release…

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Statistics Sierra Leone Initiates Regional Mapping Training for 2026 Census

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S. Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL) has officially launched its Regional Cartographic Mapping Training, marking a significant step in the preparations for the 2026 Population and Housing Census. The training, which began today, is being conducted simultaneously in five regional headquarters: Bo, Kenema, Makeni, Port Loko, and Freetown (Western Area). This…

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