By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr has issued a stark warning regarding the alarming decline of the city’s protected wetlands and forested areas, referencing recent satellite imagery that underscores the issue. Data from Google Earth reveals a significant reduction in the size of Aberdeen Creek, which decreased from 537 acres in…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The Ministry of Lands in Sierra Leone has successfully secured $20 million from Shelter Afrique to enhance access to affordable housing for the populace. This funding will establish a new mortgage credit line through the Sierra Leone Commercial Bank (SLCB), aimed at assisting more individuals in purchasing their homes….
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Freetown, 15 August 2025—In a concerted effort to enhance data quality and bolster national statistical capacity, UNICEF and Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL) have successfully conducted a ten-day Computer-Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) Pretest and Training of Trainers (ToT) program. This initiative is a crucial preparatory measure for the upcoming…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter Sierra Leone’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Jiwoh Abdulai, has suspended both the Executive Director and the Deputy Executive Director of the National Protected Area Authority (NPAA) due to the agency’s inadequate efforts in safeguarding the nation’s forests and biodiversity. This decisive action follows government assessments revealing substantial…
In Loving Memory of Mr. Isaac Theophilus Koroma It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Isaac Theophilus Koroma, beloved son, brother, father, and friend. He left us peacefully at the age of 36 on August 18, 2025. Isaac was born on December 14, 1989, and lived a life filled with…
The Permanent Mission of Sierra Leone in Geneva is profoundly saddened to announce the passing of Ms. Wadia Nathalie Nina Berge, which occurred on Thursday, 14th August 2025, at 4 Rue de Mont Blanc, 74100, Annemasse, Central East of France. Ms. Berge served as an intern at the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sierra Leone…
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved sister, Mrs. Maimuna Kamara, who left us on the evening of [insert date]. She was a cherished sister, mother, and friend, leaving behind a profound void in our hearts. Maimuna is survived by her four beloved daughters: Isha, Fatou, Jaka, and Khadija….
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope The National Revenue Authority (NRA) has announced a new mandatory banking verification process for customs clearance, as detailed in a public notice issued on August 14, 2025. Following discussions with commercial banks and Clearing and Forwarding Agencies, the NRA has informed importers, clearing agents, and the general public that all…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope FOCUS 1,000 has officially inaugurated a fully equipped vaccination station in Cline Town, a strategic move aimed at bolstering Sierra Leone’s public health system and achieving universal vaccine coverage. The facility, established under Phase 2 of the Saving Lives and Livelihoods Project, is supported by the Mastercard Foundation, Africa CDC,…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope In a significant legal decision, the Court of Appeal has ruled that politician Mohamed Kamarainba Mansaray defamed businessman Kobi Walker, ordering him to pay NLe 250,000 in damages, along with NLe 50,000 in legal costs. Delivering the judgment, Justice A.T. Ganda stated that an audio message circulated by Kamarainba on…
