By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, Daily Scope The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) has issued a stark warning following a dramatic increase in fire-related incidents across Sierra Leone. In the first quarter of 2025, 67 out of 71 recorded disasters were attributed to fire outbreaks, representing an alarming 94% of all reported incidents. This concerning statistic…
By: Simeon Gbani, Reporter, Daily Scope The Sierra Leone Police, in collaboration with the 12th Infantry Battalion of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces, conducted successful raids on illicit gold mining operations in the Diang Chiefdom of Koinadugu District, specifically targeting the renowned tourist destination, Lake Sonfon, which is celebrated as one of Africa’s…
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S. The Freetown City Council (FCC) has made a significant advancement in aligning its “Freetown the Treetown” (FTT) project with the international carbon market. A strategic meeting held on March 14, 2025, focused on the project’s progress in enhancing climate resilience and promoting urban reforestation. The meeting was led by the…
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter On November 20, 2024, the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs (MTCA), in collaboration with its partners, held a panel discussion titled “Wildlife Conservation and Communities” as part of the ongoing Tourism for All Campaign. The event aimed to address challenges in environmental conservation and eco-tourism, bringing together representatives from the…
By: Tommy Sidikie, Reporter Sierra Leone is taking significant steps to enhance urban and land reform through a strengthened partnership with UN-Habitat, highlighted during the ongoing World Urban Forum-12 in Cairo. A key meeting led by UN-Habitat’s focal point for Sierra Leone, Saiid Conteh, brought together high-ranking officials, including Oumar Sylla, Head of the Africa…
By: Tommy Sidikie In a significant effort to bolster wildlife protection, the United States Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs has funded a vital legal training program focused on wildlife law enforcement in Sierra Leone. Hosted by the Tacuguma Chimpanzee Sanctuary (TCS) in collaboration with the Pan African Sanctuary Alliance…
By: Foday S. Bangura In a bid to combat environmental degradation and promote sustainable livelihoods, a critical tree planting initiative has been launched in the Outamba Kilimi National Park, northwest Sierra Leone. The project, implemented by Tacugama with support from EUCORD, aims to restore the park’s lush landscapes and revitalize its ecological balance. On July…
On Tuesday, 6th August 2024, the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) received distress calls from community members reporting a two-story building in a precarious state of collapse on Priscilla Street, Freetown. Responding swiftly, a team led by NDMA’s Western Region Coordinator, Gerald King, visited the site to conduct a thorough vulnerability risk assessment. Their findings…
The Minister of Agriculture Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah has started the second leg of his nationwide tour, encouraging smallholder farmers to work harder to expand production. The second leg of the tour comes barely a few days after the launch of the Liberia Feed Yourself Agenda, also known as the National Agricultural Development Plan (NADP),…
Deep in Nimba County, Liberia, amidst sprawling fields of peanuts and vegetables, Ezekiel Sayetee isn’t your average farmer. The man they call the “groundnut giant” is tired of the traditional tools of the trade. Cutlasses and hoes are relics of the past for Sayetee, whose ambitions extend far beyond the limitations of manual labor. Sayetee…
