By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Accra, Ghana — Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr recently met with World Bank officials at their Accra office to discuss ongoing and prospective support for urban development in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The meeting included Robert O’Brien, the World Bank Country Director for Ghana, Sierra Leone, and Liberia, along with Madhu Raghunath,…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter In a shocking revelation, the Government of Sierra Leone has exceeded its 2024 budget by a staggering NLe 1.6 billion, raising urgent concerns about fiscal discipline and the management of public funds. Official figures from the Ministry of Finance reveal a troubling trend that could have serious implications for…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Freetown, Sierra Leone — August 26, 2025 — In a significant advancement for gender equality and food security, Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL), alongside the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Food Security (MAFS), has unveiled the 2024 Women’s Empowerment and Nutrition Survey…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Alexandria, Egypt — August 26, 2025 — The Sierra Leone Maritime Administration (SLMA) has taken a pivotal step in enhancing its maritime capabilities by signing a comprehensive Protocol of Cooperation with the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT) in Egypt. The agreement was formalized during an…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Freetown, August 27, 2025 — Dr. Kandeh Yumkella, the Energy Sector Lead, conducted an on-site inspection of the maintenance work on generators at the Blackhall Road Power Station today. This initiative, aimed at enhancing electricity delivery across Freetown, comes as part of a broader effort to support homes, businesses,…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter Tacugama, Sierra Leone — August 26, 2025 — The Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary officially launched the groundbreaking ceremony for its Canopy Walkway project today, aimed at enhancing eco-tourism, conservation efforts, and community development. This initiative is supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Mr. Bala Amarasekaran, founder of Tacugama,…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter Freetown, Sierra Leone — August 27, 2025 — The Tripartite Steering Committee Secretariat (TSCS) convened with the Office of National Security (ONS) to discuss the implementation of key tripartite recommendations related to election security. This meeting focused on recommendations 30, 31, and 74, which emphasize the need for capacity…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Freetown, Sierra Leone — August 26, 2025 — The Government of Sierra Leone is making significant strides to enhance its participation in the mining sector through the recently established Sierra Leone Mines and Mineral Development and Management Corporation (SLMMDC) and the Mineral Wealth Fund. At a press conference held…
Heartbreaking News: The Passing of Musu Konneh It is with profound sadness that we announce the untimely passing of Musu Konneh, a dedicated final-year student at Eastern Technical University Kenema. Musu was a passionate and hardworking individual, known for her commitment to her studies and her dream of becoming a nurse to help others. Her…
By Joseph Momoh, D.S. Reporter The Health For All Coalition Sierra Leone, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI), has successfully conducted a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation initiative for the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign. This assessment took place in four districts—Moyamba, Bo, Kenema, and Kailahun—where the HPV…
