A cohort of young entrepreneurs in Sierra Leone has successfully completed a six-week business training program organized by American Spaces, aimed at equipping participants with essential skills to launch and expand their enterprises. The initiative is designed to bolster youth-led businesses and stimulate economic growth within the country. Organizers praised the participants for their dedication…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The Environment Protection Agency (EPA) of Sierra Leone is intensifying its commitment to responsible mining by implementing stricter regulations concerning mine rehabilitation and closure. This initiative was discussed in the latest episode of the agency’s public awareness series, EPA Unpacked. In Episode 7, Mr. Paul Lamin, Director of Natural…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Six individuals have been remanded in custody following their initial court appearance in connection with the murder of Reverend Father Augustine Dauda Amadu and a series of armed robberies. The suspects were presented before Pademba Road Court No. 1 on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. The accused—Martin Sellu, Gbassay Swarray,…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has officially presented its Mid-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) Budget for 2026–2028, amounting to Le 576,023,180. The presentation took place on Wednesday at the Ministry of Finance Hall on George Street. During the event, Honourable David Fortune, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, emphasized the critical…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter During the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Minister of Youth Affairs Ibrahim Sannoh delivered a compelling lecture at the Aspire Artemis Foundation High-Level Forum, focusing on the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in bridging the global digital divide and fostering opportunities for youth. In his address, themed…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter Dr. Isata Mahoi, the Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs, recently met with the United Kingdom’s Envoy for Women and Girls to bolster bilateral efforts aimed at eradicating harmful practices, including Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), promoting gender equality, and protecting vulnerable children during the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) in…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope FREETOWN, September 24, 2025 — In a significant case of deception, two Indian nationals were presented before Magistrate Mustapha Braima Jah at Pademba Road Court No. 1 today, facing serious charges linked to financial fraud involving prominent members of Sierra Leone’s judiciary. The accused, Prakash Ramrakhyans and Sindhi Chamantall, stand…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope In a daring move that has ignited a fierce debate over national priorities, the National Council for Civic Education and Democracy (NaCCED) has proposed a staggering budget request of NLE 26 million for the upcoming fiscal year—more than NLE 23 million above its official spending ceiling. This ambitious proposal was…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter In a strategic push to elevate civic engagement and transparency, the Ministry of Information and Civic Education (MoICE) has submitted a proposed budget of NLE 92.2 million for the 2026 fiscal year. This proposal significantly surpasses the government-approved limit of SLE 81 million, exceeding it by NLE 11 million….
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope FREETOWN, September 24, 2025 — The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has initiated a strategic partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to enhance anti-corruption efforts in Sierra Leone. This collaboration was discussed during a high-level meeting with UNDP Resident Representative Fredrick Hans Ampiah, held at the UNDP Conference Room in…
