Local News
Tzu Chi Sierra Leone Empowers 40 Volunteers Through Comprehensive Training Session
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S. On July 29, the Sierra Leone branch of the Tzu Chi Foundation hosted a significant training session for 40 volunteers at the Pre-School Center in St. Edward’s Compound. This event aimed to enhance understanding and commitment to Tzu Chi’s mission of compassion, service, and ethical living. The training, led by…
British High Commissioner Recognizes Sierra Leonean Leader for Pioneering Digital Reforms
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S The British High Commission’s Alumni Caravan made a notable stop at the Ministry of Communication, Technology, and Innovation to honor Madam Aminata Irene Omaru Tholley, a distinguished Commonwealth alumna and a pivotal figure in Sierra Leone’s digital transformation. British High Commissioner Josephine Gauld is currently touring the country to engage…
U.S. Ambassador Honors Sierra Leone Alumni at Impact Awards Ceremony
By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Reporter David Bryan Hunt, the United States Ambassador to Sierra Leone, recently lauded the accomplishments of the U.S. Exchange Alumni during a prestigious awards ceremony celebrating individuals who have made significant contributions across various sectors in Sierra Leone. The event, hosted by the Sierra Leone United States Alumni Association, recognized outstanding…
New Lactation Room at PCMH: A Major Step for Working Mothers in Sierra Leone
By Joseph Momoh, D.S. Reporter FREETOWN, Sierra Leone – The SUNI Civil Society Alliance, spearheaded by the Children’s Advocacy Forum Sierra Leone (CAF-SL), has inaugurated a state-of-the-art Workplace Lactation Room at the Princess Christian Maternity Hospital (PCMH). This facility aims to support working mothers, marking a significant advancement in gender nutrition and workplace inclusivity. The…
HRCSL Strengthens Ties with ECOWAS Court of Justice to Enhance Human Rights Protection
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) has recently engaged in a significant dialogue with a delegation from the ECOWAS Court of Justice, led by its President, Hon. Justice Ricardo Claúdio Monteiro Gonçalves. The meeting took place at HRCSL’s headquarters in Tower Hill, Freetown, and aimed to bolster…
Orange Reopens Digital Center, Paving Way for Youth Empowerment
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter On July 21, 2025, the Chief Executive Officer of Orange, Sekou Amadou Bah, along with the company’s management team, welcomed a high-profile government delegation to the newly relocated Orange Digital Center (ODC) on Alpha Wurie Drive, Hill Station, Freetown. This event highlights the government’s commitment to digital transformation and…
NCRA Relocates Headquarters and Births and Deaths Directorate
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The National Civil Registration Authority (NCRA) has announced the relocation of its headquarters and the Directorate of Births and Deaths, aimed at improving service delivery as part of an administrative restructuring. As of the 31st, the NCRA headquarters has moved from its previous address at No. 2 Walpole Street…
Ministry of Social Welfare Launches Survivor Network to Combat Human Trafficking
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter In a significant event marking the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Social Welfare, Mrs. Melrose Karminty, delivered an urgent address themed “Human Trafficking is Organized Crime – End the Exploitation.” Minister Karminty highlighted the substantial advancements made over the past seven years in the…
Desperate Voices Rise from Kroo Bay: Flood Devastation Demands Urgent Action
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Newspaper A heavy downpour in the early hours of Thursday, July 31st, 2025, has led to severe flooding in the Kroo Bay community, causing water to surge into homes and resulting in significant property damage. Residents are grappling with the aftermath as they work to safeguard their families and belongings…
Sierra Leonean Police Officers Return from Peacekeeping Missions in Somalia and South Sudan
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) celebrated the homecoming of 163 officers who recently concluded their peacekeeping missions in Somalia and South Sudan. The formal welcome event took place at the Officer’s Mess in Kingtom, where 158 personnel from the Formed Police Unit (FPU) and 5…