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By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S. U.S. Ambassador Bryan Hunt held a pivotal meeting today with Sierra Leone’s Foreign Minister, Timothy Kabba, amid rising apprehensions over a potential U.S. travel ban affecting Sierra Leonean nationals. While the primary agenda of the meeting was to introduce the new Peace Corps Director, Tim Miller, key bilateral issues—including the…

By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S In a bid to alleviate the ongoing electricity crisis, the Sierra Leone government has engaged Ugandan company Dipro International Engineering. Earlier this week, Franklyn Fawundu, Deputy Director-General of Operations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, held a productive meeting with the management team of Dipro International. The primary focus of…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Sierra Leone’s population heavily relies on rice as a staple food, yet the country struggles to produce enough to meet its domestic needs. Consequently, the government faces significant financial pressure, spending millions annually on rice imports from Asia to satisfy demand. Since the end of a decade-long civil war in…

By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope Two staff members from the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA) have tragically died from electrocution while performing maintenance on an electrical pole in Malal Village, Kambia District, Northwestern Sierra Leone. The incident occurred when the pole collapsed while the men were working, resulting in both individuals being electrocuted….

By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter, Daily Scope The Sierra Leone government has released 10 individuals accused of murdering policemen and setting fire to the Kamakwie Police Station during the insurrection on August 10, 2022. In a note addressed to the presiding judge in Makeni, Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Osman Kanu stated, “Take notice that in…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, Daily Scope Yulisa Ahmadu, popularly known as Dr. Love, was appointed Youth Envoy in the Ministry of Youth Affairs by His Excellency on May 25, 2023. His role includes representing and advocating for the voices and interests of the youth, alongside any additional duties assigned by the President or the Minister…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S Sierra Leone has officially welcomed its first electric vehicles, launched by New Energy Electrical Vehicles (NEEV), a prominent e-mobility company. The introduction includes a range of electric options such as motorbikes, tricycles, and cars, aimed at transforming the country’s transportation sector. NEEV’s initiative seeks to replace fossil fuel-powered vehicles with…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S. In a surprising turn of events, Zainab Kamara has been granted bail amid her ongoing trial related to kush manufacturing. The decision comes as a pivotal moment in a case that has captured public attention and stirred controversy. Legal experts suggest that this development could influence the trajectory of the…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S Sierra Leone’s Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah, emphasized his commitment to advocating for Africa during a press conference held on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. The Minister reported on his recent visit to Denmark, where he urged the Danish government to maintain its pledge of allocating 0.7% of…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S On March 11, 2025, the Parliament of Sierra Leone unanimously approved the National Counter-Terrorism Act of 2024, following a thorough review and several amendments. The legislation aims to establish a National Counter-Terrorism Coordination Committee, define terrorism-related offenses, and implement measures against terrorist financing, among other provisions. The bill’s passage came…