By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Sierra Leone is accelerating its digital transformation efforts with an investment exceeding $200 million from the government and development partners, as announced by Salima M. Bah, Minister of Communication, Technology, and Innovation. Speaking on September 30, 2025, during the Civic Day Series in the United States, Minister Bah highlighted…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs (MTCA), in partnership with the Sierra Leone Economic Diversification Project (SLEDP), has launched its Nature-Based Digital Ecotourism Training program in Kono District, reinforcing its dedication to sustainable tourism and capacity building. The training took place at the District Council Hall and was…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) and the Sierra Leone Standards Bureau (SLSB) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at improving the quality assurance and safety standards for imported vehicle spare parts. This collaboration represents a significant advancement in enhancing road safety, minimizing preventable accidents, and promoting national…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter Sierra Leone’s Vice President, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, has praised teachers as the foundational pillars of nation-building, emphasizing their vital role in shaping the country’s future. Speaking at the 2025 Presidential National Best Teacher Awards ceremony at the University of Makeni on Saturday, October 4, Dr. Jalloh stated, “Every…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, Daily Scope Dr. Moses Tiffa Baio, the Chief Immigration Officer of Sierra Leone, emphasized that “a passport is primarily a travel document, not necessarily proof of nationality” as he announced significant reforms at the Immigration Department aimed at modernizing services and improving passport delivery. These changes include plans to transition the…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope The Directorate of Hospital and Ambulance Services has officially launched the country’s inaugural National Hospital Technical Working Group (TWG), marking a significant advancement in hospital governance and healthcare service delivery. This newly formed TWG unites senior officials from the Ministry of Health, medical superintendents, hospital administrators, and representatives from…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope The All People’s Congress (APC), Sierra Leone’s main opposition party, has categorically rejected recent proposals by the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) to expand the Proportional Representation (PR) electoral system, introduce executive power-sharing, and create new districts without adhering to proper legal processes. In a press statement released…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, Daily Scope Sierra Leone’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Alpha Sesay Esq., has announced a comprehensive package of electoral and justice sector reforms aimed at enhancing democratic participation and improving legal processes for citizens residing abroad. During the Civic Day Series held in the United States on Tuesday, AG Sesay…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, Daily Scope The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has successfully completed a transformative training initiative for 100 women-led and women-owned Very Small Enterprises (VSEs) in Sierra Leone, under its Empowering Women-Led and Women-Owned Small and Micro Enterprises (EWASME) project. Participants engaged in an extensive capacity-building program that encompassed essential topics such…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, Daily Scope Dr. Austin Demby, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Health, announced that over 620,000 women are currently utilizing modern contraceptives, a significant rise from just 280,000 in 2012. This increase reflects the country’s commitment to improving reproductive health services. Speaking at a high-level strategy session on “Powering Progress for Family Planning…
