By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter On August 20, 2025, U.S. Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Bryan David Hunt, welcomed members of the Millennium Challenge Authority Sierra Leone (MCA-SL) Board of Directors for a luncheon at his residence. The gathering aimed to celebrate the resumption of the MCC Compact implementation and to outline forthcoming steps for…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Kenema, August 20, 2025 — The Kenema City Council, in collaboration with the Government of Sierra Leone, the World Bank, and various partners, held a crucial meeting with local traders on August 20, 2025, to discuss the Resilient Urban Sierra Leone Project (RUSLP). The focus of the engagement was the…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope In a recent press conference held by the Ministry of Information and Civic Education, Minister of Local Government and Community Affairs, Tamaba Lamaina, announced plans to create two new districts, Kpanguma and Bandajuma. This initiative aims to enhance administrative efficiency, with Freetown set to gain two new administrative councils and…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter MOYA, Freetown, 19 August 2025 — The Minister of Youth Affairs, Ibrahim Sannoh, convened an inspiring roundtable today with prominent figures from Sierra Leone’s entertainment industry, including Entertainment Ambassador Kao Denero, Colabo, Kracktwist, Artical Foyoh, and Mohamed B. Bayoh (Eco), who also serves as the Entertainment Youth Coordinator. While…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter In a groundbreaking move to enhance youth empowerment in Sierra Leone, the Minister of Youth Affairs, Ibrahim Sannoh, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Economic and Commercial Counseling Center at the Sierra Leonean embassy in Guangzhou, China. This significant agreement aims to equip the nation’s youth…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter A court in Moyamba has remanded Marie Thorlley, a traditional initiator, following charges of unlawfully conducting Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) on a 13-year-old girl in Ribbi Chiefdom. This act reportedly contravenes Sierra Leone’s child protection laws. Thorlley was arrested on July 31, 2025, and made her initial court appearance…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The Sierra Leone Social Health Insurance Scheme (SLeSHI) has officially initiated a nationwide accreditation program aimed at ensuring that healthcare facilities adhere to essential national standards for quality, safety, equity, and efficiency in care. This initiative marks a significant step towards achieving universal health coverage in the country. The…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter In a recent announcement, the Sierra Leonean embassy in Russia has addressed the concerns of students regarding delays in their stipends, emphasizing its commitment to ongoing dialogue with authorities in Freetown. The embassy acknowledged that students are aware of the ongoing discussions with key government bodies, including the Ministry…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter The Egyptian Ambassador to Sierra Leone, H.E. Rasha Soliman Mohi Eldin Soliman, has reaffirmed Egypt’s dedication to enhancing bilateral relations, particularly in support of Sierra Leone’s Medium-Term National Development Plan (2024–2030). During a recent courtesy visit to the Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Madam Kenyeh Barlay, discussions focused…
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved colleague and brother, Adbein Tunde Joe Smith. He tragically lost his life in a devastating road accident along the Makeni-Magburaka Highway. Adbein was an active, committed, and valued member of our network until his untimely death. This news has deeply affected the…
