By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The Sierra Leone Roads Authority (SLRA) has announced a temporary closure of the Dambala Bridge along the Bo-Yele-Matotoka Road from December 16 to December 22, 2025, for essential restoration works. This closure follows a partial collapse of the bridge two months ago, which occurred when a truck crossed over…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, Daily Scope Freetown, Sierra Leone — A three-day workshop aimed at creating a National Soil Information Roadmap concluded Wednesday at the Atlantic Hotel, bringing together national and international experts to enhance agricultural productivity through improved soil data. Held from October 13 to 15, 2025, the workshop was organized by the International…
By Kadiatu Kargbo, D.S. Reporter Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Sierra Leone Maritime Administration (SLMA), in partnership with the Joint Maritime Committee Steering Group (JMC-SG), has reassured the public about safety measures following the stranding of three fishing vessels at Aberdeen-Lumley Beach. In a public notice issued in accordance with the Merchant Shipping Act of…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter On August 29, 2025, the ECOWAS Commission initiated a crucial fact-finding and assessment mission focused on the prolonged border dispute involving Yenga, a village in Sierra Leone’s Kailahun District. The mission, led by Hon. Morie Lengor, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Internal Affairs, included representatives from various governmental and regional…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Freetown, Sierra Leone — August 26, 2025 — In a significant advancement for gender equality and food security, Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL), alongside the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Food Security (MAFS), has unveiled the 2024 Women’s Empowerment and Nutrition Survey…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Freetown, Sierra Leone — August 26, 2025 — The Government of Sierra Leone is making significant strides to enhance its participation in the mining sector through the recently established Sierra Leone Mines and Mineral Development and Management Corporation (SLMMDC) and the Mineral Wealth Fund. At a press conference held…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope The Sierra Leone Mines and Mineral Development and Management Corporation (SLMMDMC), wholly owned by the Government of Sierra Leone, has officially signed land lease agreements with three chiefdoms—Diang, Sambaia, and Dansogoia—totaling over $200,000 in annual surface rent. This initiative will enable SLMMDMC to manage the Kasafoni Iron Ore Deposits located…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr has issued a stark warning regarding the alarming decline of the city’s protected wetlands and forested areas, referencing recent satellite imagery that underscores the issue. Data from Google Earth reveals a significant reduction in the size of Aberdeen Creek, which decreased from 537 acres in…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The Ministry of Lands in Sierra Leone has successfully secured $20 million from Shelter Afrique to enhance access to affordable housing for the populace. This funding will establish a new mortgage credit line through the Sierra Leone Commercial Bank (SLCB), aimed at assisting more individuals in purchasing their homes….
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter In a decisive effort to combat illegal mining, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has destroyed 199 dredges across several districts in Sierra Leone, including Tonkolili, Bombali, Kenema, Kailahun, Kono, and Bo. This large-scale operation marks a significant stance against environmental violations and the protection of the nation’s ecosystems. The…
