By: Idrissa Bangura, Educator and Child Rights Advocate Every year on June 16th, Africa comes together to observe the Day of the African Child (DAC), a solemn yet hopeful occasion honoring the brave students who marched in Soweto, South Africa, in 1976. These young activists demanded their right to quality education, facing brutal violence in…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S. Abdul Kargbo, the Parliamentary Leader of the All People’s Congress (APC), has firmly denied allegations made by Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, who alleged that Kargbo urged for the suspension of operations of “Air Sierra Leone” due to safety concerns. In a recent interview, Kargbo refuted Sengeh’s claims, asserting,…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S. In a significant operation, the Transnational Organised Crime Unit (TOCU) raided a three-storey building on Taylor Street, Fourah Bay Road, suspected of being used for the production of kush and other harmful narcotic substances. The operation was led by Chief Superintendent of Police Mr. M.K. Alieu, following critical intelligence provided…
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S. Lawyer Basita Michael has publicly criticized Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella and the Government of Sierra Leone for their recent assertions regarding improvements in electricity generation, expressing deep skepticism about the government’s claims. In a statement addressing the ongoing electricity crisis, Michael emphasized the significant trust deficit between citizens and their government….
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S. U.S. lawmakers have introduced a bill that would impose a 5% tax on remittances sent abroad, a move that could significantly impact immigrant communities, particularly Sierra Leoneans who rely on funds from relatives overseas. The proposed legislation, drafted by House Republicans and released on Monday, targets payments made by foreign…
By: Abass Conteh, Reporter, Daily Scope Newspaper In an exclusive interview with Daily Scope Newspaper, teachers and pupils from various schools gathered on June 16—the Day of the African Child—to express their views on the pressing challenges facing African children today. This year’s theme, “Education for All Children in Africa: The Time is Now,” served…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter The Ministry of Youth Affairs in Sierra Leone is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the UGO Fellowship Program 2025, a fully funded initiative in collaboration with the Universal Greening Organization (UGO). This program aims to empower young Sierra Leoneans aged 18 to 32 who are enrolled in sustainability…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S. The Audit Service Sierra Leone (ASSL) has issued a formal clarification regarding a figure cited in its recent audit report on the country’s agricultural sector, particularly concerning government efforts to achieve food sufficiency and the impact of climate change. In a press release dated Thursday, June 12, 2025, ASSL addressed…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Freetown, Sierra Leone – Authorities are urgently seeking the public’s assistance in locating a baby reported missing from the Special Care Baby Unit at Ola During Children’s Hospital and Princess Christian Maternity Hospital (ODCH/PCMH). The infant was last seen on Friday, June 6, 2025. Hospital management, in collaboration with law…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S The Milton Margai Technical University (MMTU) has been awarded a grant exceeding €100,000 as part of a €700,000 initiative to implement the Sierra Leone Education in Entrepreneurial Pedagogy and Skills Project (SLEEK). This project, launched on June 12, 2025, at the Great Hall of the Congo Cross Campus, aims to…
