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By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S Freetown, Sierra Leone – In a significant step towards enhancing the response to sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), the Sierra Leone Police, in collaboration with UNICEF, has commenced a comprehensive five-day training program for 80 officers from the Family Support Unit (FSU). The training, held simultaneously in two locations, sees…

By Joseph Momoh Freetown, Sierra Leone – Justice Adrian Fisher, in High Court No. 1 on Siaka Stevens Street, has sentenced Isata Bangura, a businesswoman, to five years in the Female Correctional Centre for unlawful possession of drugs. Bangura faced two charges under Section 8(a) of the National Drugs Control Act 2008. On July 27,…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter Freetown, Sierra Leone – On July 11, 2025, Madam Kenyah Barlay, the Minister of Planning and Economic Development (MoPED), officially launched the 2025 State of the World Population Report during a ceremony at the Multi-Purpose Hall of Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone. This event coincided with World Population Day…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Digital Services and Technology Initiative (DSTI) is set to unveil a revolutionary Digital Regulatory Platform on Monday, July 14, 2025, at the Lagoonda Complex, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The event will be graced by the Honourable Minister of Health, who will formally launch…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope On July 11, 2025, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sierra Leone officially launched the “Enabling Economic Independence for Especially Abled Persons in Sierra Leone” project. This initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Social Welfare and supported by the India-UN Development Partnership Fund (Commonwealth Window), aims to create…

In a significant advancement for child health and nutrition, the Infinity Mind Foundation, in collaboration with the District Health Management Team (DHMT) of Kambia, has launched an innovative training program aimed at addressing the pressing issue of malnutrition among children. The initiative was unveiled during a one-day intensive training session held at the Kambia District…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter ALLEN TOWN, Sierra Leone — A tragic incident in Allen Town has left the local community reeling after a 3-year-old girl was allegedly beaten to death by her guardian. Preliminary reports indicate that the child had been placed under the care of her aunt before being transferred to the custody of…

By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter LUMLEY, Sierra Leone — The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the One Love Salone Foundation, has officially inaugurated the Wanpole Fish Seafood Stall at Lumley Beach. This initiative, launched on July 8, 2025, aims to empower women and enhance the local tourism landscape. The Wanpole stall is…

By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom — His Excellency Dr. Morie Komba Manyeh, Sierra Leone’s High Commissioner to the UK, convened a significant meeting with senior executives from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) at the prestigious David Attenborough Building, University of Cambridge. This meeting highlighted the longstanding connection between Sir…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope Sierra Leone has officially joined the global Spotlight Initiative, a partnership between the United Nations and the European Union aimed at ending all forms of violence against women and girls. The launch event gathered a diverse group of participants, including government leaders, representatives from the European Union, United Nations…