Local News

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S The Minister of Justice, Alpha Sesay Esq., convened a vital meeting with the leadership of the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) at the Senior Officers’ Mess in Kingtom to strengthen collaboration in justice delivery. The discussions focused on enhancing communication, protecting human rights, and upholding the rule of law. Accompanied by…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter Daily Scope Newspaper FREETOWN—Dr. Ibrahim Seaga Shaw, Chairman and Information Commissioner of the Right to Access Information Commission (RAIC), has recently concluded a two-day study tour in Morocco, aimed at enhancing collaboration between Sierra Leone and Morocco on access to information and data protection. The visit took place from June 8…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S The Native Consortium and Research Center (NCRC) has renewed its call for a significant reduction in fuel prices in Sierra Leone, citing recent global price drops and a strengthening Leone against the US dollar. This appeal was made during a town hall meeting at the Bintish Hotel Conference Hall in…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter Daily Scope Newspaper FREETOWN—Dr. Isata Mahoi, the Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs, has reported a concerning increase in Gender-Based Violence (GBV) cases for the year 2024, with a total of 2,771 incidents documented. This announcement was made during the government’s weekly press conference at the Miatta Conference Centre. Out of…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Government of Sierra Leone reaffirmed its dedication to education and human capital development during a recent meeting with a high-level delegation from the African Union Development Agency and the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD). The session, held at the Conference Hall of the Ministry…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) has initiated a nationwide monitoring exercise to assess the treatment and prevention measures for Mpox in hospitals across Freetown and regional areas. This initiative, led by the Directorate of Monitoring and Research, aims to ensure that public health…

By Joseph Momoh and Saidu Jalloh, Reporters, D.S. Freetown is bracing for significant power cuts starting June 12, 2025, following Karpowership’s announcement that it will cease electricity supply to the capital due to unpaid bills. The Ministry of Energy confirmed today that it received a disconnection notice from Karpowership on May 28, indicating that the…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S. The Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA), under the leadership of Executive Director Mr. James Baggie Bio, is actively working to remove illegal garages along Model Junction as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance road safety in Freetown. This initiative aims to facilitate smoother traffic flow and provide designated…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S. In a significant step toward addressing the growing threat of drug and substance abuse, the Ministry of Social Welfare has facilitated the rehabilitation of 50 young addicts—45 boys and 5 girls—at the Peace Mission Training Centre (PMTC) in Hastings. This initiative marks a critical milestone in the government’s broader national…