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By Joseph Momoh, Daily ScopeMakeni, April 14, 2026 Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Clinical Services, Dr. Mustapha Kabba, on Saturday commended health workers at Makeni Regional Hospital for improving patient care, while urging them to raise standards as government expands investment in the health sector. He spoke during the commissioning of the hospital’s rehabilitated Special…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily ScopeFreetown, April 14, 2026 The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has launched the Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation ePhyto Project, moving Sierra Leone from paper-based phytosanitary certificates to an electronic system aimed at speeding up agricultural trade. The initiative is being rolled out with the Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation,…

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily ScopeMakeni, April 14, 2026 The Bombali District Human Rights Committee has condemned the forced removal of National Election Watch observers from Friday’s paramount chieftaincy election in Bombali Sebora Chiefdom, calling it part of a troubling pattern of exclusion by electoral officials. BDHRC said the removal was allegedly ordered by ECSL’s North-East…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily ScopeKamakwie, April 14, 2026 Statistics Sierra Leone has intensified its national outreach ahead of the 2026 Population and Housing Census, holding a civic town hall in Kamakwie to boost participation and public trust in the exercise. The forum, hosted at the Karene District Council Hall in partnership with the Ministry of…

By Alimatu Kargbo reporter D.S Freetown, Sierra Leone – A General Assembly meeting at the university on April 13, 2026, was marked by intense debate and concerns over reports of the Vice-Chancellor’s alleged suspension. The meeting, convened to update students on academic and welfare issues, brought together students and leaders to address pressing concerns. Student…

By Saidu Jalloh reporter D.S Freetown, Sierra Leone – The National Election Watch (NEW) has deployed observers to Benin to monitor the country’s presidential election, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s regional engagement. Rev. James A. Lahai, National Coordinator of NEW, leads the West Africa Election Observers Network (WAEON) delegation, while Kadiatu Tholley, a…

By Joseph Momoh reporter D.S Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security has stepped in to resolve an industrial dispute at Sierra Tropical Limited, meeting with aggrieved workers to address concerns over working conditions, unionization, and safety. Minister Mohamed Rahman Swaray led the delegation, emphasizing the government’s commitment to fair…

By Kadijatu Bangura reporter D.S Freetown, Sierra Leone – Police are hunting for a man who posed as a presidential communications aide to defraud two Sierra Leonean women in the United States of $31,900, promising to expedite their travel documents. Peter Lahai, the suspect, allegedly claimed to be a Communications Specialist attached to President Julius…

Kay’s Heart Foundation has hosted a workshop aimed at empowering aspiring entrepreneurs, with a special focus on young women. The program commenced on Sunday April 12, 2026, at the Council Hall Post Office in Waterloo. According to the Chief Executive Officer of the foundation, Ing Kadiatu Koroma, the initiative is designed to equip participants with…

BY: Kisy Joseph Momoh Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Chief Justice of Sierra Leone, Komba Kamanda, has formally welcomed three senior members of the Judiciary back to the country after they successfully completed an intensive “Legal Elites” seminar in China. The ceremony, held at the Chief Justice’s chambers, recognized the officials’ dedication to enhancing their…