By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S The Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) has initiated a new operation aimed at removing illegal garages and roadside obstructions throughout Freetown. The first phase of this initiative commenced on Monday, May 5, 2025, along the Hill Side Bypass Road at Dawazark Junction. Led by Executive Director Mr. James Baggie…
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Freetown, April 3, 2025 – The Environment Protection Agency of Sierra Leone officially launched the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC 3.0), the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP), and the National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) Development Processes on Thursday at the Atlantic Lumley Hotel. The launch event gathered key representatives from…
By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S Freetown – Mark Watts, the Executive Director of C40 Cities, has unveiled a $100,000 grant aimed at studying urban heat impacts in Freetown. The announcement was made during a press conference held on April 2, 2025, at the Freetown City Council (FCC) Headquarters on Wallace Johnson Street. Watts is currently…
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…
