By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter In a recent briefing at the Miatta Conference Centre, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby, outlined significant advancements in the nation’s healthcare system, highlighting a transformative shift towards a patient-centered, life-stage approach designed to achieve universal health coverage. Dr. Demby reported a remarkable 76% reduction in maternal…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Plans are advancing for the establishment of a Sierra Leone-China Education Exchange Centre at Fourah Bay College (FBC), University of Sierra Leone, marking a significant development in the educational collaboration between the two nations. The initiative was discussed during a meeting at the Ministry of Technical and Higher Education…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope The Sierra Leone Police have announced the arrest of six individuals linked to a series of armed robbery incidents that took place approximately two weeks ago in Bo and Kenema. These crimes, which occurred on various dates, resulted in the tragic death of Reverend Father Augustine Dauda Amadu in Kenema…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Government is taking a significant step towards grassroots-driven development by spearheading regional initiatives to localize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Agenda 2063, emphasizing the principle of subsidiarity—ensuring decision-making is as close to local communities as possible. This initiative was highlighted at a three-day conference held from September 9th to…
Freetown, Sierra Leone — Magistrate Mustapha Braima Jah of the Pademba Road Magistrate Court No. 1 has remanded two Tanzanian businessmen, Mohamed Hassan Juma and Alfai Shabani Mkobela, following their arraignment on serious drug-related charges. The pair faces four counts under the National Drug Control Act of 2008, including possession and collection of prohibited drugs…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS) has made a significant contribution to livestock health in Pujehun District by donating essential vaccines and medical supplies. This initiative, which includes Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) vaccines, aims to prevent disease outbreaks and strengthen the well-being of local livestock. The…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The U.S. Embassy in Freetown has donated 67,200 doses of the Mpox vaccine to the Ministry of Health, marking a pivotal advancement in the nation’s battle against the disease. Acquired through GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance, these vaccines are intended to enhance the country’s prevention strategies significantly. The Embassy highlighted…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter In a recent engagement, Sierra Leone’s Chief Justice, Justice Komba Kamanda, has urged the Human Rights Commission’s Directorate of Climate Change and Information Services to intensify nationwide awareness campaigns addressing climate change. Justice Kamanda underscored the nation’s susceptibility to climate-related challenges, such as rising sea levels, flooding, severe heatwaves,…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Staff Reporter Professional footballer Mohamed Kamara is set to face the High Court after being charged with multiple offenses related to illegal drug possession and trafficking, highlighting growing concerns over drug-related issues involving public figures. Kamara’s most recent appearance occurred before Magistrate John Manso Fornah at Pademba Road Court No. 2, where…
By Joseph Momoh, Staff Reporter The Judiciary of Sierra Leone has successfully wrapped up its 2025 Criminal Session, processing a total of 1,659 inmates across the nation’s correctional facilities. Among those incarcerated, 1,561 are male and 98 are female. The session, overseen by Court of Appeal Judge Hon. Justice Alhaji Momoh-Jah Stevens, addressed a variety…
