By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Musa Kambia has been sentenced to three years in prison following a conviction for obtaining money under false pretenses. The ruling was delivered by Magistrate Mustapha Braima Jah at Pademba Road Court No. 1. Kambia’s conviction, which breaches Section 32(1) of the Larceny Act of 1916, arose from an…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter In the wake of the tragic murder of Reverend Augustine Dauda Amadu, Parish Priest of the Immaculate Conception Parish in Kenema, the Sierra Leone Police have ramped up security operations in the Eastern Region. Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) for the East, Moses Francis Tower, announced the implementation…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter On August 29, 2025, the ECOWAS Commission initiated a crucial fact-finding and assessment mission focused on the prolonged border dispute involving Yenga, a village in Sierra Leone’s Kailahun District. The mission, led by Hon. Morie Lengor, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Internal Affairs, included representatives from various governmental and regional…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Sonoco Company is set to make a significant impact on Sierra Leone’s food industry with the announcement of a $50 million flour mill project in Freetown. The facility is expected to produce an impressive 6,000 tons of flour daily, positioning Sierra Leone as a key player in the West…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Stakeholders from government and health sectors convened in Makeni this week to advance the integration of gender considerations into One Health initiatives, enhancing epidemic preparedness and health responses throughout Sierra Leone. The three-day workshop, held at the Wusum Hotel, was organized by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope Sierra Leone celebrated the return of the Global Mercy, the world’s largest civilian hospital ship, during a Host Partners Welcome Event at the Queen Elizabeth II Quay in Freetown. The event was attended by Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, government officials, healthcare leaders, and international partners. After a…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter In a case that has shocked the community, Musa Turay, a 38-year-old former teacher at St. Joseph Secondary School, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for the sexual penetration of two underage girls, aged 12 and 13. The High Court of Sierra Leone delivered the verdict in…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The Sierra Leone Teaching Service Commission (TSC) has announced a significant extension of its teacher recruitment drive, now set to close on September 6, 2025. This decision follows an initial deadline of August 15, which resulted in only about 55% of the targeted 3,300 teaching positions being filled, leaving…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter The Centre for Accountability and Rule of Law (CARL) has unveiled a report detailing significant shortcomings in the implementation of Sierra Leone’s Free Quality Education (FQE) initiative. Released on August 28, the report highlights critical issues faced by schools in Freetown and other regions. Key findings indicate that only…
The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) mourns the passing of our esteemed elder brother and senior colleague, Commissioner James Bola Williams, affectionately known as Jay Willie. He departed this life in the early hours of Sunday, 31st August 2025, in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Mr. Williams served as the President of the Stroke Survivors Association…
