By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope In a significant display of bilateral cooperation, the Chinese Embassy in Sierra Leone has donated critical surveillance equipment to the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) to enhance the country’s “Safe City” Project. The formal ceremony, attended by senior officials and representatives from law enforcement, showcased the donation, which includes 45 CCTV…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter In a decisive effort to combat illegal mining, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has destroyed 199 dredges across several districts in Sierra Leone, including Tonkolili, Bombali, Kenema, Kailahun, Kono, and Bo. This large-scale operation marks a significant stance against environmental violations and the protection of the nation’s ecosystems. The…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter Accra, Ghana – Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr of Freetown City chaired an influential panel discussion titled “Political Party Development: Building Partnerships with Think Tanks and Academia” at the All African Political Parties Summit. This significant conference aimed at fostering unity among political leaders across the continent. The event featured contributions from Amb…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter12th August 2025 On 12th August 2025, an Inter-Ministerial assessment for the redemarcation of the Western Area Peninsula was conducted under the leadership of Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina Sengeh. The assessment involved various key Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, notably including the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, represented by…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter During the Informal Ministerial Roundtable on Plastic Pollution in Geneva, Switzerland, on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, Sierra Leone’s Deputy Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Madam Mima Yeama Sobba-Stephens, urged for urgent national and international action to address the escalating crisis of plastic pollution. The roundtable was part of…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Andrew Danny Stephanus Lahia appeared in Pademba Road Court No. 2 on Monday, August 11, 2025, facing serious allegations related to a $92,000 visa fraud scheme. He is charged with conspiracy to defraud, obtaining money by false pretenses, forgery, and uttering a forged document, under various sections of the…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The Ministry of Internal Affairs, under the leadership of AIG (Rtd) Morie Lengor Esq., has launched a strategic partnership with the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) and INTERPOL to combat vehicle theft in the country. This collaboration aims to develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) designed to prevent the…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The Sierra Leone Teachers Union has raised alarms over the recent suspension of over 4,000 teachers from the payroll, warning that this action could severely disrupt the planned reopening of schools in September. Union representatives emphasized that many of the affected teachers are actively engaged in their schools and…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The Global Mercy, operated by the international charity Mercy Ships, has returned to Sierra Leone for a ten-month mission aimed at enhancing surgical care and medical training in the country. After a brief maintenance period in Cádiz, Spain, the hospital ship is set to collaborate with national and local…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The United States Government has confirmed its commitment to supporting Sierra Leone in combating the Mpox outbreak, contributing more than $2 million to enhance response efforts. According to the U.S. Embassy in Freetown, this funding has been instrumental in reducing daily Mpox cases from a peak of 200 in…
