By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Sierra Leone has opened five rehabilitation centres across the country in the last two years as part of its response to rising substance abuse, the National Task Force on Drug and Substance Abuse said Tuesday. Speaking at the weekly government press briefing at the Miatta Civic Center, Ansumana Kanneh, Pillar…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Sierra Leone’s health authorities have confirmed a measles outbreak, with 41 cases recorded across eight districts between January and April 2026. The National Public Health Agency and the Ministry of Health said Tuesday that testing shows a 75% positivity rate nationwide. Western Area Urban is the hardest hit, accounting for…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Police in Falaba District have arrested nine commercial motorbike riders and several passengers suspected of illegally entering Sierra Leone from Mali during a targeted security operation on Monday. The arrests were made in Mongo Bendugu as officers stepped up patrols along the country’s northern border to curb unauthorized crossings and…
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Sierra Leone’s Environmental Protection Agency has collected $26.2 million in financial guarantees from 11 mining firms to cover mine closure and environmental restoration costs, marking the largest recovery of its kind in the country’s mining sector. The agency said the funds are earmarked to ensure that companies, not the state,…
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Sierra Leone and China are exploring expanded cooperation in education after Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education Conrad Sackey met with Chinese Ambassador Zhao Yong in Freetown on Tuesday. The talks centered on broadening Chinese language instruction in schools, boosting support for technical and vocational training, and strengthening exchange…
By: Joseph Momoh,Dailyscope Reporter The government used its appearance before the UN Human Rights Council on Tuesday to renew its commitment to abolishing capital punishment permanently, as member states examined the country’s human rights record in the fourth-cycle Universal Periodic Review. Attorney-General and Justice Minister Alpha Sesay led the delegation in Geneva, presenting reforms enacted…
It is with heavy hearts we regret to announce the tragic death loss of our beloved daughter, sister and friend, the late Ms. Francess. P. GbondoWho tragically passed away on 7th May, 2026 due to the 40ft Container accident at Rokel Junction.She is survived by family, close friends, colleagues and other relatives at home and…
Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi Rajioun The death is reported of our dear late Aunty Fatmata Boi Dumbuya, (commonly called Aunty Bio).Formally of Coconut Farm, Black Hall Road.Who passed away on 8th May, 2026.She has already been buried on Saturday 9th May, 2026 after the Asr Prayers @ Masjid. And was buried at the Kissy…
“Indeed, we belong to Allah, and to Him we shall return”. The death is reported of Mrs Kadiatu Dumbuya( Nee Marrah).Formally of No. 16 Small Waterloo Street and former employee of the Sierra Leone Commercial Bank.Whose death took place at the early hours of 6th May, 2026.At the Connaught Hospital, Freetown. She has already been…
Obituary Announcement The Lord gave, the Lord hath taken away, blessed be the name of the Lord. Job 1:21 We report with deep sadness and sorrow, the passing into glory of Sister JOSEPHINE HARRIET GEORGE (SEJU GEORGE) of Koidu, and a faithful Parishioner of Christ Church Parish, which sad event occurred on Friday, 8th May,…
