By: Dr. Doma At this crucial moment for the APC, some delegates are still unsure who to support. That’s okay, but it’s also a red flag.Because in times like this, sitting on the fence isn’t safe it’s risky. Let’s break it down: If you are UNDECIDED in your choice of flagbearer, think about these critical…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope Sierra Leone has officially joined the global Spotlight Initiative, a partnership between the United Nations and the European Union aimed at ending all forms of violence against women and girls. The launch event gathered a diverse group of participants, including government leaders, representatives from the European Union, United Nations…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S In a significant move to empower persons with disabilities (PWDs), the Directorate of Science, Technology, and Innovation (DSTI) has announced a comprehensive training initiative aimed at equipping 1,000 individuals with essential skills for employment. This initiative was unveiled during a press conference on July 8, 2025, led by Brima Abdulai…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope In a landmark ruling, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court of Justice has found the Government of Sierra Leone in violation of women’s and girls’ rights for its failure to explicitly criminalize Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). The Court described FGM as “one of the worst forms…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S Isatu Jabbie Kabbah, Adviser on Gender Issues to President Julius Maada Bio, has expressed her profound shock and disappointment over the recent promotion of Colonel Francis Kwame Kanu in the military, despite ongoing rape allegations against him. In a recent engagement regarding Kanu’s promotion, Kabbah conveyed her disbelief, stating, “After…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, Daily Scope The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) of Sierra Leone has successfully initiated the return of Le3 billion, approximately 1 million new Leones, stolen from the Freetown City Council. In a ceremony held yesterday at the ACC’s office, a cheque was presented to Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr and the Chief Administrator, marking a…
By: Dr. Doma At this crucial moment for the APC, some delegates are still unsure who to support. That’s okay, but it’s also a red flag.Because in times like this, sitting on the fence isn’t safe it’s risky. Let’s break it down: If you are UNDECIDED in your choice of flagbearer, think about these critical…
Everyone Can Use A Shelter, Sometimes Today I see people running for shelter. The rain is heavy and the drops are large. They hurt when they strike my skin. There was a song many years ago, “Raindrops keep falling on my head… So I just did some talking to the sun, and I said I…
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, Daily Scope The National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA) has initiated a three-week training program focused on Economic Inclusion Implementation Procedures and Processes, aimed at fostering inclusive development and advancing national social protection priorities. Hosted at the West End Palace in Freetown, the program features participation from Coaches, Business Development Officers,…
By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter, Daily Scope The National Youth Leadership Summit, an annual event that has positively impacted over 5,000 young people since its inception in 2018, is gearing up for its 8th iteration. Scheduled for November 27–30, 2025, this year’s summit will take place at the Sierra Leone House of Parliament in Freetown. The…
