By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S.Freetown, 22 September 2025 Nabeela Farida Tunis, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, has received prestigious accolades, being named Africa’s Best Minister of Tourism and recognized among the Top 100 Travel and Tourism Personalities on the continent. These honors were presented at the 21st AKWAABA African Travel Market held…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S.Bintumani Conference Hall, Aberdeen, Freetown – Monday, 22 September 2025 Sierra Leone’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Alpha Sesay, delivered a keynote address at the national commemoration of the International Day of Peace, organized by the Independent Commission for Peace and National Cohesion under the theme “Act Now for a…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S.Freetown, 23 September 2025 The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has conducted a validation workshop for a baseline study focused on its Family Support Unit (FSU), aimed at enhancing the unit’s capacity to combat sexual and gender-based violence. The event was held at the Police Wives Association Multi-Purpose Hall in Kingtom. In…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S. Sierra Leone has been ranked as the second lowest country in the world in the latest Human Development Index (HDI) report from the United Nations Development Programme. With a score of 0.457, the nation exemplifies the profound challenges of poverty, instability, and limited quality of life that plague many African…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S.United Nations Headquarters, New York, Tuesday, 23 September 2025 President Julius Maada Bio delivered a keynote address at the Annual g7+ High-Level Summit, coinciding with the 80th United Nations General Assembly, where he celebrated Sierra Leone’s decade-long leadership of the coalition of fragile and conflict-affected states. Reflecting on the nation’s transformation,…
By Saidu Jalloh, D.S. Reporter Sierra Leone’s Chief Justice, Honourable Komba Kamanda, has participated in the 20th Triennial Conference of the Commonwealth Magistrates and Judges’ Association (CMJA) in The Gambia, joining 54 judicial leaders from across the Commonwealth. The conference, which runs from September 21 to 26, 2025, is centered on the theme “Combating Corruption…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The Inspector General of Police (IGP), William Fayia Sellu, warmly welcomed a delegation of doctors from the Surgeons in Action Foundation during a recent courtesy visit at the Kingtom Senior Officers’ Mess. This visit precedes a week-long initiative that will provide over 200 free surgical operations at the Police…
By Joseph Momoh, D.S. Reporter A collaborative delegation from the Sierra Leone Housing Corporation (SALHOC) and Banga Group has conducted a thorough inspection of key sites designated for a significant housing development project aimed at constructing 5,000 affordable homes across the country. The inspection encompassed three prime locations: 206 acres at Mile 6, 150 acres…
By Saidu Jalloh, D.S. Reporter The National Civil Registration Authority (NCRA) has initiated a groundbreaking program aimed at issuing free national identification cards to persons with disabilities (PWDs), a move designed to promote inclusion and improve access to essential public services. The registration campaign kicked off on Saturday at the NCRA headquarters in Freetown, led…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The Ministry of Information and Civic Education has confirmed that Dr. Dennis Sandy will continue to serve as the Minister of Works and Public Assets, dispelling rumors of his dismissal that have circulated following recent internal conflicts and public protests. Tensions escalated last week when staff at the Ministry…
