By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter The Global Youth Network for Empowerment and Development has adopted a new social change strategy to strengthen efforts toward eliminating Female Genital Mutilation in Sierra Leone. GYNED representatives participated in a five-day training on Social Norms and Change from August 3 to 7 at the Purposeful Office in Freetown….

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The Minister of Finance, Hon. Sheku Ahmed Fatamadi Bangura, has called for urgent expansion of Sierra Leone’s port infrastructure, warning that current capacity constraints could undermine trade, investment, and long-term economic growth. Speaking during deliberations on the 2026 Supplementary Budget, the Minister said the country can no longer depend…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority has introduced mandatory standard inspections for all vehicles entering the country, as part of new measures aimed at reducing road traffic accidents. Under the new directive, vehicles that do not meet required safety and roadworthiness standards will not be issued a Temporary Vehicle…

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter A man has been detained by police in Tongo following the death of a woman who allegedly received an injection from an unlicensed practitioner at a health facility on Monday, August 10, 2026. The deceased, Fatmata M. Ngevao, reportedly died shortly after the injection was administered to her at…

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Segepoh Solomon Thomas, has referred a key constitutional matter to the Supreme Court to determine the legal threshold required for passing the Constitution of Sierra Leone Amendment Bill. Delivering a ruling on the floor of the House, the Speaker said parliamentary decisions are…