By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S. Dr. Ibrahim Seaga Shaw, Chairman and Information Commissioner of the Right to Access Information Commission (RAIC) of Sierra Leone, has called for united efforts to improve access to information and uphold information integrity. His remarks came during the Regional Conference on Information Integrity for West Africa and the Sahel, organized…
By Joseph Momoh, D.S. Reporter In a historic development for Sierra Leone, Ms. Musayeroh Barrie, Director General of the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA), has been nominated to serve as Vice-Chairperson of the Administrative Commission at the forthcoming 42nd General Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). This nomination marks a significant milestone,…
We announce with deep sorrow the passing of Forstina Hawa Gogra, who was called to eternal rest on 4th September 2025 at the age of 47 years. She was born on 11th March 1974 to Mr. Amara Gogra and Mrs. Teresa Gogra, who raised her with love and strong Christian values. Forstina was a devoted…
(22nd November 1936 – 2025)Aged 86 Years It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mr. Franklyn Chiny Richards (Salisu), who was born on 22nd November 1936 in Freetown. He is survived by his beloved wife Mrs. Modupe Richards, his children Clifford Alganon Richards (USA), Bamie Raymond Richards, Chiny Richards, and Angie…
(25th September 1996 – 4th September 2025) It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Ibrahim Jamil Sesay Esq., beloved son of Jamilatu Conteh and the late Colonel A.K. Sesay. Jamil was a man of many gifts and talents. He pursued a career as a practicing lawyer, while also thriving as an…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, Daily Scope Praia, Cabo Verde – September 5, 2025 Sierra Leone has joined forces with over 20 West African and Sahelian nations to address the escalating challenges of disinformation, hate speech, and information manipulation. This commitment was solidified during the Regional Conference on Information Integrity, held in Praia, Cabo Verde, from…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, Daily Scope September 5, 2025 The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has placed Sierra Leone in the global spotlight, demonstrating its leadership in combating corruption, recovering stolen assets, and fostering international cooperation. This recognition came during a compelling presentation by Deputy Commissioner Augustine Foday Ngobie at the Second Resumed Sixteenth Session of the…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope The Sierra Leone Teaching Service Commission (TSC) has announced the reinstatement of 1,802 suspended teachers who were previously unverified. This decision comes after a comprehensive nationwide registration and verification exercise conducted in March 2025, with extensions provided in May and June. The initiative aimed to gather crucial real-time data…
By Elizabeth A. Kaine As Sierra Leone prepares to reopen schools today, I believe this moment marks a significant turning point for our nation. After an extended break at the end of the academic year, the return to the classroom symbolizes not just a resumption of education, but a collective commitment to the future of…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope September 5, 2025 Sierra Leone’s Deputy Minister of Transport and Aviation, Rex Bhonapha, officially deposited the Instrument of Ratification of the African Road Safety Charter at the African Union Commission in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on September 5, 2025. This significant milestone marks Sierra Leone as the 14th country to…
