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Hon. Lamina Alerts ECOWAS Parliament on Guinea’s Border Violation By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Abuja, Nigeria, February 24, 2026 At an Extraordinary Session of the ECOWAS Parliament, Hon. Saa Emerson Lamina, a Sierra Leonean Member of Parliament, voiced urgent concerns regarding alleged territorial infringements by Guinean forces in Kaliyereh Village, located in Sulima Chiefdom,…
Minister of Youth Affairs Promotes Unity at Turkish Embassy Iftar
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter On February 24, 2026, the Minister of Youth Affairs, Ibrahim Sannoh, attended an iftar hosted by the Turkish Embassy at Sport Zone in Sierra Leone. The event gathered young people and members of the Muslim community, fostering an atmosphere of reflection and unity. During his remarks, Minister Sannoh engaged…
Attorney General Pushes for Constitutional Reforms at Kono Civic Day
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Alpha Sesay Esq., addressed the Kono Civic Day Series Conference hosted by Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah. During the event at the Kono District Council Hall, he provided an in-depth overview of Sierra Leone’s constitutional review process and the…
Speaker Thomas Advocates NGO-Parliamentary Collaboration for Stronger Democracy
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter On February 24, 2026, the Rt. Hon. Speaker Segepoh Solomon Thomas attended the NGO-Parliamentary Dialogue, emphasizing its significance in fostering policy coherence aligned with President Julius Maada Bio’s National Priorities. He described the engagement as a vital enhancement of the democratic process, underscoring the collaborative nature of parliamentary work….
Government, Leone Rock Forge Pact to Boost Youth Skills and Jobs
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope The Ministry of Youth Affairs (MoYA), in collaboration with the National Youth Commission (NAYCOM), held a strategic engagement with Leone Rock Metal Group on 23 February 2026 aimed at strengthening youth employment and skills development in Sierra Leone’s mining sector. Led by Minister Ibrahim Sannoh, the MoYA delegation included…
NDMA Records 30 Fires in First Two Months of 2026; Warns of Increased Dry‑Season Risk
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, Daily Scope The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) has reported 30 fire incidents nationwide between January and February 2026, data released by the agency show. The figure, compiled from incidents recorded over the two‑month period, signals a worrying rise in fire outbreaks as the country approaches the dry season. The Southern,…
Headline: APC Convenes Emergency Meeting Over ECSL Chair Nomination
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, Daily Scope The All Peoples Congress (APC) has summoned an emergency meeting of its elected officials and members of the National Advisory Committee (NAC) to discuss developments surrounding the proposed appointment of Edmond Sylvester Alpha as Chief Electoral Commissioner and Chairman of the Electoral Commission of Sierra Leone (ECSL). In a…
Masiaka Move: Military Unveils Ambitious Housing Overhaul
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, Daily Scope The Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) has unveiled plans for a modern military housing complex in Masiaka as part of a broader effort to improve troop welfare and modernize defence infrastructure. Officials confirmed land has been secured for the new accommodation project, which is intended to replace…
CAUSE Canada Launches Seven-Year “EmpowerHER” to Strengthen SRHR for Girls and Women
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope Freetown CAUSE Canada and its Sierra Leone partner officially launched the EmpowerHER Project on Monday, 23 February 2026 at the New Brookfields Hotel in Freetown. The seven-year initiative (2025–2032), funded by Global Affairs Canada, aims to advance sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for adolescent girls and women…
New UK Travel Rules Eliminate Passport Switching for Dual Nationals
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Starting February 25, 2026, Sierra Leoneans with dual British citizenship will encounter stricter border regulations when traveling to the United Kingdom. With the UK government fully implementing its digital Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system, the longstanding practice of “passport switching” will no longer be permitted. Under the new rules,…