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Finance Minister Pushes for Port Expansion to Boost Trade and Economic Growth
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The Minister of Finance, Hon. Sheku Ahmed Fatamadi Bangura, has called for urgent expansion of Sierra Leone’s port infrastructure, warning that current capacity constraints could undermine trade, investment, and long-term economic growth. Speaking during deliberations on the 2026 Supplementary Budget, the Minister said the country can no longer depend…
SLRSA Makes Vehicle Inspections Compulsory for All Imports to Curb Road Crashes
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority has introduced mandatory standard inspections for all vehicles entering the country, as part of new measures aimed at reducing road traffic accidents. Under the new directive, vehicles that do not meet required safety and roadworthiness standards will not be issued a Temporary Vehicle…
Tongo Police Detain Man Over Fatal Injection Administered by Unlicensed Individual
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter A man has been detained by police in Tongo following the death of a woman who allegedly received an injection from an unlicensed practitioner at a health facility on Monday, August 10, 2026. The deceased, Fatmata M. Ngevao, reportedly died shortly after the injection was administered to her at…
Speaker Refers Constitutional Voting Dispute to Supreme Court for Interpretation
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Segepoh Solomon Thomas, has referred a key constitutional matter to the Supreme Court to determine the legal threshold required for passing the Constitution of Sierra Leone Amendment Bill. Delivering a ruling on the floor of the House, the Speaker said parliamentary decisions are…
SIMUN 2026: Young Sierra Leoneans Take Centre Stage in China–Africa Youth Diplomacy
By Joseph Ibrahim Bahme Sankoh The Sierra Leone International Model United Nations (SIMUN) in partnership with the Chinese Embassy in Freetown, successfully hosted the China–Africa Youth Dialogue & Model United Nations Conference 2026 from 4–6 August 2026 at the Tunde Cole Building, Fourah Bay College, bringing together young leaders, diplomats, academics, development practitioners and other…
Government and GOAL Sierra Leone Hand Over 112 Water and Sanitation Facilities in Moyamba and Kenema
By Joseph MomohDaily Scope Reporter The Government of Sierra Leone, through the Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, in partnership with GOAL Sierra Leone and with support from Charity: Water, has commissioned 112 water and sanitation facilities across Moyamba and Kenema Districts in a move set to benefit an estimated 35,000 people. The 12-month project…
MARWOPNET FLAGS RISING SGBV AND ONLINE ABUSE IN PUJEHUN
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The Mano River Women Peace Network, MARWOPNET, has raised concern over increasing cases of sexual and gender-based violence and digital abuse targeting women and girls in Pujehun District, calling for stronger community action to address the problem. The warning came during a one-day community engagement in Zimmi, Makpele Chiefdom,…
BIO OPENS PARLIAMENT, PLEDGES FASTER ACTION ON FOOD, ENERGY AND JOBS
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter President Dr. Julius Maada Bio on Friday officially opened the Fourth Session of the Sixth Parliament of the Second Republic, declaring the next year as a period of accelerated delivery in food production, energy supply, healthcare, education and job creation. Addressing Parliament at Tower Hill in accordance with Section…
IBRAHIM BANGURA LEADS APC FLAGBEARER POLL WITH 3,600 VOTES
By Kadijatu Bangura Daily Scope Reporter Dr. Ibrahim Bangura has taken an early lead in an independent APC flagbearer opinion poll, securing 3,600 votes out of 10,359 cast and opening a wide margin over other declared aspirants ahead of the party’s 2028 presidential ticket race. According to results circulated on WhatsApp, former Vice President Chief…
NPAA Chief Flags Aberdeen Bridge as National Security Risk Amid Coastal Destruction
By Kadijatu Bangura | D.S. Reporter The Executive Director of the National Protected Area Authority, Sheikh Ahmed Tunis, has warned that unchecked sand mining and mangrove destruction along Freetown’s coastline now pose a direct threat to national infrastructure, singling out the Aberdeen Bridge as “no longer safe.” Speaking on Truth Media on Wednesday, 5 August…