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CCSL Opens New Psychosocial Counselling Centre in Magburaka

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The Council of Churches in Sierra Leone (CCSL) has inaugurated its new Psychosocial Counselling and Resource Centre in Magburaka, marking a significant milestone in its mission to provide essential psychosocial support and community counselling services nationwide. The centre was dedicated during a ceremony themed “Restoring Hope, Strengthening Lives.” This…

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Iranian ICT Guild Organization Partners with Government to Boost Tech Sector

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The Iranian ICT Guild Organization (IIG) has expressed a strong interest in collaborating with Sierra Leone to advance its information and communication technology (ICT) sector. This initiative follows recent engagements led by His Excellency Salamu Koroma, Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to Iran, who met with IIG officials at the Sierra…

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ACC Launches Monitoring Initiative for Drug Management in Hospitals

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has initiated a comprehensive monitoring exercise focused on the management of medical drugs in government hospitals. On November 4, 2025, the ACC’s Prevention Department convened key stakeholders from the Medical Stores, Hospital Management Teams, and the Western Urban and Rural District Councils at Integrity House…

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Police Officer Dismissed for Drug Possession, Including Six Half-Filled Bags of Kush

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has officially dismissed Sergeant Musa Sidikie Swarray, an officer from the Mile 91 Division of the Operational Support Division (OSD), following his conviction for unlawful possession of illegal drugs, including six half-filled polythene bags of Kush. The decision comes after a thorough disciplinary hearing…

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Tacugama Sanctuary Reopens After Six-Month Closure Over Deforestation

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary has officially reopened after a six-month closure, a bold stand against rampant deforestation and illegal land encroachment in Sierra Leone. Located 15 kilometers from Freetown within the Western Area Peninsula National Park, the sanctuary has been a pivotal site for ecotourism and wildlife conservation in…

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Minister of Health Launches $2.5 Million Reproductive Health Initiative

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Sierra Leone’s Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby, has officially unveiled over $2.5 million worth of new equipment and life-saving medicines aimed at enhancing sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services in the country. The supplies, procured through the National Medical Supplies Agency (NMSA) and the Integrated Health Projects Administration…

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Police Conduct Large-Scale Drug Arrests, Including Officers, Seizing Over 3,000 Wraps

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter In a decisive move against narcotics, the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has reported the arrest of over 130 individuals in a nationwide crackdown, with five of those detained being police officers themselves. This initiative, which has gained momentum over the past week, underscores the SLP’s commitment to combating drug-related…

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