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Ghanaian High Commissioner Engages Freetown Mayor to Enhance Bilateral Relations

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope On August 21, 2025, the Ghanaian High Commissioner to Sierra Leone, His Excellency Senator Yawlui, paid a courtesy visit to Freetown’s Mayor, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, at her office. The meeting aimed to strengthen bilateral ties between Ghana and Sierra Leone, emphasizing the importance of regional collaboration and development. During the discussions,…

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Parliament Steps In Amidst EGTC’s Claims of NLe 589 Million Debt from EDSA

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope In a significant development, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament convened on Tuesday to address escalating tensions between the Energy Generation and Transmission Company (EGTC) and the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA). Central to the discussion was EGTC’s assertion that EDSA owes the company a staggering NLe 589…

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SLMMDMC Signs Land Lease Agreements Worth Over $200,000 with Three Chiefdoms for Iron Ore Development

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope The Sierra Leone Mines and Mineral Development and Management Corporation (SLMMDMC), wholly owned by the Government of Sierra Leone, has officially signed land lease agreements with three chiefdoms—Diang, Sambaia, and Dansogoia—totaling over $200,000 in annual surface rent. This initiative will enable SLMMDMC to manage the Kasafoni Iron Ore Deposits located…

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Ministry of Youth Affairs Launches National Steering Committee on Youth, Peace, and Security

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter MOYA, Sierra Palms, Freetown, 21 August 2025 — The Ministry of Youth Affairs, in partnership with various development organizations, has convened the inaugural meeting of the National Steering Committee and the National Technical Working Group focused on Youth, Peace, and Security in Sierra Leone. This landmark event was co-funded…

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Ministry of Gender and African Union Collaborate to Enhance Child Protection Efforts

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs, in collaboration with the African Union (AU) and various international development organizations, held a strategic meeting aimed at addressing critical child protection issues across the nation. The discussions centered on formulating actionable solutions to combat harmful practices, including Female Genital Mutilation (FGM),…

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Government and Japan Forge Partnerships at TICAD9 to Enhance Youth Opportunities

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter On the second day of the TICAD9 summit in Yokohama, Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister, Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, engaged in pivotal discussions with Japan’s Foreign Minister, aiming to empower Africa’s youth through strengthened educational initiatives and sectoral collaborations. During their meeting, Dr. Sengeh extended an invitation to Japan to…

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Government Hosts 40 Nursing Students from Njala University for Practical Training at Police Hospital

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The Government of Sierra Leone has welcomed its largest cohort yet of 40 nursing students from Njala University for hands-on medical training at the Sierra Leone Police Hospital, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing collaboration between the two institutions. For several years, Njala University has integrated clinical placements…

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Sierra Leonean Citizens Remain Ineligible for Diversity Visas Under Current U.S. Presidential Proclamation

By Elizabeth A. Kaine, Daily Scope Reporter The Kentucky Consular Center (KCC) has confirmed that all available Diversity Visa (DV) appointments for the 2025 fiscal year have been scheduled for Sierra Leonean applicants and third-country nationals seeking interviews at the U.S. Embassy in Freetown. In a recent update, the KCC indicated that individuals who have…

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