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Egypt Pledges Enhanced Support for Sierra Leone’s Development Initiatives

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter The Egyptian Ambassador to Sierra Leone, H.E. Rasha Soliman Mohi Eldin Soliman, has reaffirmed Egypt’s dedication to enhancing bilateral relations, particularly in support of Sierra Leone’s Medium-Term National Development Plan (2024–2030). During a recent courtesy visit to the Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Madam Kenyeh Barlay, discussions focused…

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‼️ OBITUARY ‼️

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved colleague and brother, Adbein Tunde Joe Smith. He tragically lost his life in a devastating road accident along the Makeni-Magburaka Highway. Adbein was an active, committed, and valued member of our network until his untimely death. This news has deeply affected the…

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Ministry of Agriculture Launches New Radio Station to Empower Sierra Leone’s Rural Farmers

By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Reporter Sierra Leone’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Henry Musa Kpaka, has announced the launch of a new radio station aimed at supporting the nation’s rural farmers. Named Rural Farmers Radio, the station will operate on the frequency 98.9 FM, positioning itself as the leading traditional media outlet for agricultural…

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Mayor Aki-Sawyerr Sounds Alarm on Wetland and Forest Degradation in Freetown

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…

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UNICEF and Stats SL Launch Training for MICS-7 Data Collection Ahead of Nationwide Survey

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…

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NPAA Leadership Suspended Amid Concerns Over Forest Protection Failures

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…

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