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Kenema City Council Announces Upgrade for Central Market, Providing Space for 1,800 Traders
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Kenema, August 20, 2025 — The Kenema City Council, in collaboration with the Government of Sierra Leone, the World Bank, and various partners, held a crucial meeting with local traders on August 20, 2025, to discuss the Resilient Urban Sierra Leone Project (RUSLP). The focus of the engagement was the…
Kpanguma and Bandajuma: New Districts Announced in Sierra Leone Amid Political Controversy
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope In a recent press conference held by the Ministry of Information and Civic Education, Minister of Local Government and Community Affairs, Tamaba Lamaina, announced plans to create two new districts, Kpanguma and Bandajuma. This initiative aims to enhance administrative efficiency, with Freetown set to gain two new administrative councils and…
Minister of Youth Affairs Engages Sierra Leonean Artists to Elevate Entertainment and Empower Youth
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter MOYA, Freetown, 19 August 2025 — The Minister of Youth Affairs, Ibrahim Sannoh, convened an inspiring roundtable today with prominent figures from Sierra Leone’s entertainment industry, including Entertainment Ambassador Kao Denero, Colabo, Kracktwist, Artical Foyoh, and Mohamed B. Bayoh (Eco), who also serves as the Entertainment Youth Coordinator. While…
Traditional Initiator Detained for Allegedly Performing Illegal FGM on 13-Year-Old
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter A court in Moyamba has remanded Marie Thorlley, a traditional initiator, following charges of unlawfully conducting Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) on a 13-year-old girl in Ribbi Chiefdom. This act reportedly contravenes Sierra Leone’s child protection laws. Thorlley was arrested on July 31, 2025, and made her initial court appearance…
SLeSHI Launches Nationwide Accreditation of Healthcare Facilities
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The Sierra Leone Social Health Insurance Scheme (SLeSHI) has officially initiated a nationwide accreditation program aimed at ensuring that healthcare facilities adhere to essential national standards for quality, safety, equity, and efficiency in care. This initiative marks a significant step towards achieving universal health coverage in the country. The…
Egypt Pledges Enhanced Support for Sierra Leone’s Development Initiatives
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter The Egyptian Ambassador to Sierra Leone, H.E. Rasha Soliman Mohi Eldin Soliman, has reaffirmed Egypt’s dedication to enhancing bilateral relations, particularly in support of Sierra Leone’s Medium-Term National Development Plan (2024–2030). During a recent courtesy visit to the Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Madam Kenyeh Barlay, discussions focused…
Ministry of Agriculture Launches New Radio Station to Empower Sierra Leone’s Rural Farmers
By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Reporter Sierra Leone’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Henry Musa Kpaka, has announced the launch of a new radio station aimed at supporting the nation’s rural farmers. Named Rural Farmers Radio, the station will operate on the frequency 98.9 FM, positioning itself as the leading traditional media outlet for agricultural…
UNICEF and Stats SL Launch Training for MICS-7 Data Collection Ahead of Nationwide Survey
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Freetown, 15 August 2025—In a concerted effort to enhance data quality and bolster national statistical capacity, UNICEF and Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL) have successfully conducted a ten-day Computer-Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) Pretest and Training of Trainers (ToT) program. This initiative is a crucial preparatory measure for the upcoming…
NPAA Leadership Suspended Amid Concerns Over Forest Protection Failures
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter Sierra Leone’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Jiwoh Abdulai, has suspended both the Executive Director and the Deputy Executive Director of the National Protected Area Authority (NPAA) due to the agency’s inadequate efforts in safeguarding the nation’s forests and biodiversity. This decisive action follows government assessments revealing substantial…
New Vaccination Station Launches in Cline Town to Enhance Immunization Efforts
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope FOCUS 1,000 has officially inaugurated a fully equipped vaccination station in Cline Town, a strategic move aimed at bolstering Sierra Leone’s public health system and achieving universal vaccine coverage. The facility, established under Phase 2 of the Saving Lives and Livelihoods Project, is supported by the Mastercard Foundation, Africa CDC,…