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Government Sets Bold Vision to Safeguard Nature and Combat Climate Change
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S. The Government of Sierra Leone has unveiled an ambitious strategy aimed at preserving the country’s environment and addressing climate change. Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Jiwoh Abdulai, presented the comprehensive four-part plan during the inaugural Forest and Climate Forum conference held in Freetown. This initiative is part of the…
Freetown Mayor and Africa’s First Chief Heat Officer Among National Geographic’s 33 Honorees
By: Joseph Momoh reporter D.S In a landmark acknowledgment of visionary leadership and dedication to sustainable development, Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr OBE of Freetown and Eugenia Kargbo, Africa’s first Chief Heat Officer, have been celebrated by National Geographic as part of their National Geographic 33 list. This prestigious honor highlights 33 extraordinary changemakers whose innovative ideas…
Brother Charged with Murder After Fatal Shooting in Waterloo
By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S. Magistrate Sahr Kekura of Pademba Road Court No. 1 has remanded Santigie Kamara to prison following allegations that he killed his elder brother, Francis Amara Kanneh. The accused appeared in court for the first time on Friday, March 14, 2025, facing murder charges under the Offence Against the Person Act,…
Crucial Testimony Emerges in Mohamed Conteh Murder Case
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S. In ongoing proceedings regarding the murder of Mohamed Conteh, both accused individuals are facing serious charges stemming from events that allegedly occurred on December 22, 2024, at Bonga Lane in Freetown. The charge sheet asserts that the accused conspired together to commit the crime on that fateful day. During the…
Landmark Poultry Feed Plant Launched to Boost Local Food Production
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S. Sierra Leone’s Minister for Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Henry Musa Kpaka, has officially commissioned the country’s first large poultry feed plant in Waterloo, marking a significant advancement in the nation’s agricultural sector. The plant, established by Eastern Farmers Agric and General Enterprise (EFAGE) in partnership with Trouw Nutrition of…
Crackdown on Cement Cartel: Government Vows Action Against Price Manipulation
By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S. The Ministry of Trade and Industry has pledged to dismantle a purported cement cartel allegedly formed by several importers within the country. A senior official from the ministry affirmed that the government is taking proactive measures to tackle the persistent issue of price manipulation that is reportedly impacting consumers. According…
U.S. Ambassador Meets with Foreign Minister Amidst Travel Ban Concerns
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S. U.S. Ambassador Bryan Hunt held a pivotal meeting today with Sierra Leone’s Foreign Minister, Timothy Kabba, amid rising apprehensions over a potential U.S. travel ban affecting Sierra Leonean nationals. While the primary agenda of the meeting was to introduce the new Peace Corps Director, Tim Miller, key bilateral issues—including the…
Government Partners with Ugandan Firm to Address Electricity Crisis
By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S In a bid to alleviate the ongoing electricity crisis, the Sierra Leone government has engaged Ugandan company Dipro International Engineering. Earlier this week, Franklyn Fawundu, Deputy Director-General of Operations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, held a productive meeting with the management team of Dipro International. The primary focus of…
Rice Dependency: Government Initiatives and Controversies Unfold
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Sierra Leone’s population heavily relies on rice as a staple food, yet the country struggles to produce enough to meet its domestic needs. Consequently, the government faces significant financial pressure, spending millions annually on rice imports from Asia to satisfy demand. Since the end of a decade-long civil war in…
Tragic Electrocution Claims Lives of Two EDSA Staff in Kambia District
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope Two staff members from the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA) have tragically died from electrocution while performing maintenance on an electrical pole in Malal Village, Kambia District, Northwestern Sierra Leone. The incident occurred when the pole collapsed while the men were working, resulting in both individuals being electrocuted….