Freetown – Following the official launch of the Sewa Grounds Market by President Julius Maada Bio in September 2025, traders are voicing their concerns regarding the annual fee of NLe 6,000 for open stalls, a cost many consider prohibitive. Constructed at an estimated value of over $20 million by the National Social Security and Insurance…
Cotonou, Benin – Sierra Leone’s Chief Immigration Officer, Dr. Moses Tiffa Baio, has been appointed as the Chairperson of the ECOWAS Heads of Immigration (HoI) Forum during its 9th annual meeting, held from October 14 to 16, 2025. In his new role, Dr. Baio has committed to enhancing border management, facilitating the free movement of…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Freetown, October 14, 2025 – Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL) has officially launched a nationwide cartographic mapping exercise in preparation for the upcoming 2026 Population and Housing Census (PHC ’26). This initiative marks a significant step toward the country’s most extensive national data collection effort. During the announcement at…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Grand National Assembly, Ankara, Türkiye, October 14, 2025 – The Sierra Leone Ambassador to Türkiye, Her Excellency Francess Virginia Anderson, PhD, recently visited Honorable Çiğdem Erdoğan, Chairperson of the Parliamentary Commission for Equal Opportunities for Women and Men, to discuss potential collaborations with Sierra Leone’s Parliamentary Female Caucus. Honorable…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter In a significant advancement for clean energy access, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Finance, Sheku A. F. Bangura, has formalized a lease agreement for a 40-megawatt (MW) solar power project with Release by Scatec. This agreement marks a pivotal milestone in the nation’s initiative to enhance its energy sector and…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter On Tuesday, October 14, 2025, the Parliament of Sierra Leone continued its deliberations on the speech delivered by His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio on August 7, 2025. During the session, Hon. Brima Mansary from Kenema District praised President Bio as a transformative leader, highlighting the success of the…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter In a bid to enhance international cooperation and expand employment opportunities, Mohamed Rahman Swaray, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Employment, Labour and Social Security, recently met with the Director General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Minister of Labour of Oman. This engagement took place in preparation…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter On October 15, 2025, Minister of Information and Civic Education Chernor Bah convened with Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Madam Kenyeh Barlay, in her Tower Hill office in Freetown to strategize for this year’s National Civic Festival. The meeting aimed to transform last year’s partnership into a shared…
EPISODE 24 – Freetown at the Crossroads: A Mayor’s Courage in a Troubled Time By Dr Doma There comes a time in every nation’s story when politics must give way to principle.Sierra Leone has reached that point. Across our borders and international headline our country’s name is once again being tied to the global drug…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter 13th October 2025 – The Sierra Leone Chef Association has celebrated a significant milestone by presenting three prestigious awards and five medals to the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, following the nation’s outstanding performance at the 2025 West African Food Festival (WAFFEST) held in Accra, Ghana. The awards…
