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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

The family of the late Emmanuel Idriss Kamara wishes to inform all and sundry that he will be laid to rest on Friday 17th July 2026. Below is the schedule of the funeral event. “Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.”(psalm 116:15) May his soul rest in peace For…