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By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S In a significant move to empower persons with disabilities (PWDs), the Directorate of Science, Technology, and Innovation (DSTI) has announced a comprehensive training initiative aimed at equipping 1,000 individuals with essential skills for employment. This initiative was unveiled during a press conference on July 8, 2025, led by Brima Abdulai…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope In a landmark ruling, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court of Justice has found the Government of Sierra Leone in violation of women’s and girls’ rights for its failure to explicitly criminalize Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). The Court described FGM as “one of the worst forms…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S Isatu Jabbie Kabbah, Adviser on Gender Issues to President Julius Maada Bio, has expressed her profound shock and disappointment over the recent promotion of Colonel Francis Kwame Kanu in the military, despite ongoing rape allegations against him. In a recent engagement regarding Kanu’s promotion, Kabbah conveyed her disbelief, stating, “After…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, Daily Scope The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) of Sierra Leone has successfully initiated the return of Le3 billion, approximately 1 million new Leones, stolen from the Freetown City Council. In a ceremony held yesterday at the ACC’s office, a cheque was presented to Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr and the Chief Administrator, marking a…

By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, Daily Scope The National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA) has initiated a three-week training program focused on Economic Inclusion Implementation Procedures and Processes, aimed at fostering inclusive development and advancing national social protection priorities. Hosted at the West End Palace in Freetown, the program features participation from Coaches, Business Development Officers,…

By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter, Daily Scope The National Youth Leadership Summit, an annual event that has positively impacted over 5,000 young people since its inception in 2018, is gearing up for its 8th iteration. Scheduled for November 27–30, 2025, this year’s summit will take place at the Sierra Leone House of Parliament in Freetown. The…

By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) has expressed profound concerns regarding a recent statement from the Parliament about the Child Rights Act of 2025, currently awaiting Presidential Assent. In a press release dated July 7, 2025, Parliament clarified that the new legislation “neither criminalizes Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)…

By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope The Government of Sierra Leone has compensated 17 landowners in Black Johnson and surrounding areas as part of its legal acquisition of land for the Fish Harbor project. This move is a significant step in the government’s efforts to develop the region’s fisheries industry. Lawyer Yusuf Sesay, representing the…

By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S Medipol Global International Health Services, Turkey’s largest private health investment and university hospital, has expressed a keen interest in partnering with Sierra Leone’s healthcare sector. A delegation from Medipol, led by Mr. Murat Beltek, Head of Marketing and Business Development, paid a courtesy visit to Her Excellency Dr. Francess Virginia…

By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter TAIAMA KORI CHIEFDOM, Moyamba District — Chief Ernest B. Ndomahina, former Ambassador to China and current Commissioner of the National Commission for Social Action (NacSA), hosted a significant meeting at his residence on Saturday, July 5, 2025. The gathering, which commenced around 4:30 PM, brought together a diverse group of chiefdom…