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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,…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter Istanbul, Türkiye, February 20, 2026 Her Excellency Francess Virginia Anderson, PhD, Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to Türkiye, has wrapped up a productive week-long visit to Istanbul, which included important discussions with Istanbul Nişantaşı University focused on establishing a potential academic partnership with the University of Sierra Leone. During her visit,…

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Freetown, Sierra Leone February 12, 2026 Rtd. AIG Morie Lengor Esq., Minister of Internal Affairs, has affirmed the Ministry’s full support for the upcoming 2026 International Conference of Information Commissioners (ICIC) and the International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI), along with the Right to Access Information Commission’s…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter A recent audit of the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority has revealed critical mismanagement in the calculation and payment of PAYE taxes owed to the National Revenue Authority (NRA). The audit uncovered a significant outstanding balance of NLe2,520,146.55 (two billion, five hundred and twenty million, one hundred and forty-six…

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope The Embassy of the Republic of Sierra Leone (SL) in Kuwait has officially welcomed Mr. Moinena Massaquoi as the newly appointed Minister Counsellor/Head of Chancery. The induction ceremony took place on February 19 at the Chancery located in South Surra, Al-Zahra, marking the start of his diplomatic tour of duty….

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope At the conclusion of the 11th Annual Conference and 13th Annual General Meeting of the Association of West Africa Universities (AWAU) held on February 19, 2026, Vice President of Sierra Leone, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, emphasized the pivotal role universities play in regional integration and innovation. Addressing a gathering of…