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By Saidu Jalloh, D.S. Reporter BERLIN, Germany Sierra Leone’s “Mini Gastronomy and Cultural Day” was a remarkable highlight at ITB Berlin 2026, showcasing the country’s culinary heritage and cultural richness. The event not only celebrated food but also reshaped perceptions of Sierra Leone as a travel destination for the German market, captivating the attention of…

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter Freetown, March 4, 2026 Media Tech Company’s CEO, Mr. Walid, has made a significant contribution to public safety by donating 20 smart solar street lights to the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) as part of the company’s corporate social responsibility initiatives. During the donation ceremony, Mr. Walid emphasized that the…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter New York, March 4, 2026 Sierra Leone’s Statistician-General, Andrew Bob Johnny, and Francis Tommy, Director of the National Statistical System, are participating in the 57th Session of the United Nations Statistical Commission in New York City from March 3 to March 6, 2026. This session convenes representatives from National…

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The Government of Sierra Leone will hold the 52nd Governing Council Meeting of the African Regional Labour Administration Centre (ARLAC), alongside a High-Level Symposium on “Advancing Decent Work in the Platform Economy.” The event is scheduled for March 9 to March 13, 2026, at the Mamba Point Hotel, Lagoonda…

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter BERLIN, Germany In a groundbreaking development for West African tourism, Sierra Leone has secured the rights to host the 3rd UN Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa. This prestigious event is set to take place from December 2 to December 4, 2026. The announcement was made on…

By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Reporter State House, Freetown, March 3, 2026 President Dr. Julius Maada Bio presided over the swearing-in ceremony of Mr. Edmond Sylvester Alpha, the newly appointed Chief Electoral Commissioner and Chairman of the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL), following his parliamentary approval. In his remarks, Secretary to the President Baba Brima…

By Joseph Momoh, D.S. Reporter On March 3, 2026, the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) convened a consultative meeting with executives of the Bike Riders Union at its headquarters on Kissy Road, Freetown. This meeting was a precursor to the anticipated signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at fostering compliance and enhancing…

By Joseph Momoh, D.S. Reporter The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), in partnership with Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Energy and funded by the Government of Japan, officially concluded the Project for Enhancing the Impact of Rural Renewable Energy on February 27, 2026. The closing ceremony took place at the UNDP Conference Room in…

By Saidu Jalloh, D.S. Reporter The International Monetary Fund (IMF) wrapped up a review mission on February 26, 2026, assessing the progress of its Extended Credit Facility Program in Sierra Leone. The discussions were held at the Ministry of Finance Conference Hall in Freetown and involved IMF staff, senior officials from the Ministry of Finance,…