By: Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter The Klymax Breed Foundation has donated food items valued at Le25,000 to the Milton Margai School for the Blind in Freetown, responding to an appeal from the school’s administration for support. The presentation took place on Saturday, 23 May 2026, at the school’s Wilkinson Road campus. The items included…
By: Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The government has introduced a new regulatory framework to standardize the treatment and rehabilitation of drug-use disorders, aiming to curb the rise of unregulated centres and improve care for people affected by substance addiction. Minister of Internal Affairs, AIG (Rtd.) Morie Lengor, launched the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency’s…
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The University of Sierra Leone and the Anti-Corruption Commission are at odds over the findings of a high-profile probe into alleged procurement irregularities at USL’s Business Centre between 2021 and 2023. The ACC released its report on May 8, concluding that claims of financial misconduct at the Business Centre…
By: Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Sierra Leone says it is fully prepared to detect and respond to any public health emergency, with systems in place that reflect lessons learned from Ebola, COVID-19, and Mpox. Deputy Minister of Health I, Prof. Charles Senessie, told reporters that the country’s experience with those outbreaks has reshaped how…
Funeral Announcement. With deep sorrow and heartfelt sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, Mama Sallay Keyeh Conteh.Who departed this life on 10th May, 2026.Born on 18th July, 1958.Age: 68 years old. She will be laid to rest on Friday 29th, May 2026.At the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,…
Glorious Exit of an Icon Late Mrs. Margaret Mamie Van day Banya.Born on 4th April, 1963Died on 18th May, 2026.Age: 63 years old. Burial Arrangements :
The Fasuluku and Tachequee families regret to announce the passing of Mrs. Mary Edith Fasuluku.A beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She passed away peacefully at her residence, No. 28 Council Road, Koidu Town, Kono District, on Sunday 24th May, 2026. During this difficult time, we kindly ask family, friends, and loved ones to keep the…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S Sierra Leone’s international reputation could take a hit if rising drug-related threats are not addressed decisively, the European Union’s Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Jacek Jankowski, has warned. Speaking during a media engagement in Freetown, Jankowski raised concerns over allegations linking the country to aiding fugitive Jos Leijdekkers, reports of Sierra…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S LONDON – Sierra Leone faces growing risks to food security and social stability as the Middle East crisis disrupts global fertilizer and energy markets, Finance Minister Hon. Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura told international partners in London this week. Speaking at the Global Partnerships Conference on May 19-20, 2026, Bangura said…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S Senior health officials and technical partners have held urgent discussions to strengthen Sierra Leone’s defenses against Ebola, as outbreaks of the Bundibugyo strain continue in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. The National Public Health Agency (NPHA) and the Ministry of Health brought together government leaders, surveillance specialists, epidemiologists,…
