By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S Freetown, Sierra Leone – The National Election Watch (NEW) has officially signed a sub-grant agreement with the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA), facilitated by the European Union’s instruments for the Sierra Leone Democracy Strengthening Program. This significant partnership was formalized on June 11, 2025, with the aim…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter Karpowership has announced its intention to restore full electricity supply to Sierra Leone, contingent upon the settlement of 30% of the country’s outstanding bills. In an interview with Global Times, Emre Durmusoglu, Karpowership’s Commercial Operations Director, emphasized the company’s commitment to supporting Sierra Leone’s energy needs since 2018. Durmusoglu praised the…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S The Government has issued a firm statement discrediting claims by the Gento Group regarding the acquisition of land rights to commence mining operations at the Tonkolili North – Kasafoni Iron Ore Deposit. In a direct rebuttal, the Government clarified that the Kasafoni deposit is exclusively owned and controlled by the…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S In a significant commitment to infrastructure development, the Government of Sierra Leone allocated a remarkable Le4.75 billion for road rehabilitation in 2023, marking it as the largest single procurement category for the year despite only 58 procurement actions. This substantial investment underscores the government’s dedication to enhancing infrastructure amid a…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S Freetown, June 5, 2025 – Akeem Lawal, Managing Director of Payment Processing and Switching at Interswitch, announced a groundbreaking initiative to create approximately 100,000 new jobs for Sierra Leoneans over the next three years during the 2nd Sierra Leone Fintech Forum held in Freetown. This plan signifies a pivotal shift…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S The Minister of Justice, Alpha Sesay Esq., convened a vital meeting with the leadership of the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) at the Senior Officers’ Mess in Kingtom to strengthen collaboration in justice delivery. The discussions focused on enhancing communication, protecting human rights, and upholding the rule of law. Accompanied by…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter Daily Scope Newspaper FREETOWN—Dr. Ibrahim Seaga Shaw, Chairman and Information Commissioner of the Right to Access Information Commission (RAIC), has recently concluded a two-day study tour in Morocco, aimed at enhancing collaboration between Sierra Leone and Morocco on access to information and data protection. The visit took place from June 8…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S The Native Consortium and Research Center (NCRC) has renewed its call for a significant reduction in fuel prices in Sierra Leone, citing recent global price drops and a strengthening Leone against the US dollar. This appeal was made during a town hall meeting at the Bintish Hotel Conference Hall in…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter Daily Scope Newspaper FREETOWN—Dr. Isata Mahoi, the Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs, has reported a concerning increase in Gender-Based Violence (GBV) cases for the year 2024, with a total of 2,771 incidents documented. This announcement was made during the government’s weekly press conference at the Miatta Conference Centre. Out of…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Government of Sierra Leone reaffirmed its dedication to education and human capital development during a recent meeting with a high-level delegation from the African Union Development Agency and the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD). The session, held at the Conference Hall of the Ministry…
