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NDMA and SLPHA Strengthen Collaboration on Port Growth and Disaster Resilience
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter\ tgThe National Disaster Management Agency and the Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority have agreed to deepen cooperation to align ongoing port expansion with national disaster preparedness efforts. Senior officials from both institutions met at the Queen Elizabeth II Quay for high-level talks focused on improving coordination between infrastructure…
South Africa Omits Sierra Leone From 2026 Visa-Free Travel List for 32 African States
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter Sierra Leone has again been left off South Africa’s visa-exemption list, as the Department of Home Affairs announced 32 African countries whose citizens can enter without a visa in 2026. Under the updated policy, nationals from the listed countries may travel to South Africa for between 30 and 90…
Kekeh Rider Arrested at Ferry Junction With AK-47 and 26 Rounds of Ammunition
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter A commercial kekeh rider was arrested at the Ferry Junction checkpoint on Thursday, July 16, 2026, after police allegedly found him in possession of an AK-47 rifle and 26 rounds of ammunition. According to the Sierra Leone Police, Checkpoint Commander Sub-Inspector Mustapha Sesay grew suspicious when the suspect, identified…
SLENA Faces Budget Hurdles as Parliament Pushes for Stronger Oversight
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The Parliamentary Committee on Information and Civic Education has urged the Sierra Leone News Agency to enhance reporting standards and inter-agency coordination, even as it grapples with delayed funding and logistical gaps. During an oversight session on Monday, the Committee reviewed SLENA’s operations, financial standing, and reform agenda. Managing…
Government Launches 10-Day Nationwide Drive to Strengthen School Feeding Programme
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The Government of Sierra Leone, through the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, will roll out a nationwide sensitization campaign to boost implementation of the National School Feeding Programme across all 15 operational districts. The 10-day exercise is aimed at deepening stakeholder collaboration, raising public awareness, and tightening…
ECOWAS Concludes 69th Summit in Lungi, Elects Senegal’s Faye as New Chairman
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The 69th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government wrapped up in Lungi on Sunday, with West African leaders reaffirming their commitment to regional unity, peace, security and economic integration. Hosted at the newly inaugurated Julius Maada Bio International Conference Centre, the summit brought…
Another 40-Foot Container Truck Crashes in Freetown, Sparks Traffic Chaos
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporte Traffic in central Freetown was thrown into disarray on Thursday after a 40-foot container truck overturned near the Congo Cross Roundabout, blocking a major artery and causing hours of congestion. The accident happened during busy hours, prompting security forces to close off the affected section to allow for clearance…
ICPNC Calls for Action on Peace Pacts to Deepen National Unity
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The Independent Commission for Peace and National Cohesion has urged government, political parties, and other stakeholders to move from dialogue to delivery by fully implementing recent peace agreements. Speaking on behalf of the Commission, Executive Secretary Hawa Sally Samai said signing agreements alone will not address the country’s political…
CHRDI Hails Govt’s Ratification of African Court Protocol as Win for Human Rights
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The Campaign for Human Rights and Development International has applauded the Government of Sierra Leone for ratifying the Protocol establishing the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights, describing the move as a significant step toward strengthening justice and accountability. In a statement issued Wednesday, CHRDI said the ratification…
President Bio and VP Jalloh Conduct Final Inspection of Lungi Conference Centre Ahead of ECOWAS Summit
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter President Dr. Julius Maada Bio and Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh on Thursday led a final assessment tour of the newly completed President Julius Maada Bio International Conference Centre in Lungi, as Sierra Leone prepares to host the 69th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of…