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By Joseph Momoh, D.S Reporter PORT LOKO – Police have recovered two heavily rusted AK-47 rifles believed to have been buried for years in the Moyiba community, Port Loko District. The discovery was made on Sunday, August 16, 2026, following a tip-off from resident Mohamed Foday Kabba. Officers responded swiftly, secured the weapons from inside…

By Saidu Jalloh, D.S Reporter FREETOWN – Sierra Leone Brewery Limited has recorded its biggest local sorghum harvest to date, with farmers supplying 1,004 metric tonnes in 2026 — 204 tonnes above the company’s target. The milestone was celebrated on Friday, 14 August 2026, at the SLBL Supply Chain Academy during an incentive distribution ceremony…

By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S Reporter FREETOWN – Anti-Corruption Commission Commissioner Francis Ben Kaifala has advised the Supreme Court to exercise judicial restraint and decline to rule on the disputed Constitutional Amendment Bill now before it. In a social media post titled “Dangerously Educated Opinion”, Kaifala said the Court could lawfully choose not to make a…

By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S Reporter FREETOWN – The Inter-Religious Council of Sierra Leone has called on political leaders to break the current deadlock in Parliament and ensure constitutional amendments are done in the interest of all Sierra Leoneans. In a statement, the IRCSL, representing Muslims, Christians and other faith groups, commended the Government and the…

By Joseph Momoh | D.S Reporter FREETOWN — Sierra Leone has produced its first ever recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Commonwealth Trust 100 Young Leaders Award. Climate advocate Komrabai Dumbuya was presented the award on Monday by British High Commissioner Josephine Gauld in recognition of his work on climate action and sustainable development. Dumbuya,…

By Kadijatu Bangura | D.S Reporter FREETOWN — Sierra Leone on Tuesday wrapped up a three-day national simulation exercise to test how ready the country is to detect and respond to an Ebola outbreak. The drill, held from August 12 to 14 in Western Area Urban and Kenema District, was led by the Ministry of…

By Joseph Momoh | D.S Reporter FREETOWN — All People’s Congress Parliamentary Leader Hon. Abdul Kargbo has said the Speaker of Parliament lacks the constitutional authority to amend Sierra Leone’s Constitution without securing a two-thirds majority vote in Parliament. Speaking in an interview on Saturday, August 15, 2026, Kargbo warned that any attempt to alter…

By Saidu Jalloh | D.S Reporter Sierra Leone’s health system is staring at a major funding gap after Britain announced it will cut bilateral aid to the country from £16 million to £5 million over the next two years. The reduction, which represents an 83 percent cut, is part of a wider UK decision to…

By Saidu JallohDaily Scope Reporter The National Protected Area Authority is moving ahead with plans to demolish illegal structures at Aberdeen Creek, after completing a full threat assessment and security review this week. The assessment was led by NPAA Deputy Executive Director Dwight Z.K. Sheriff alongside the Operational Commander of the Aberdeen Police Division. Officials…

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter Women journalists across the globe are facing escalating violence and intimidation simply for doing their jobs, the International Federation of Journalists has warned, calling it a direct assault on press freedom. In a statement from its Gender Council, the IFJ said female reporters are increasingly targeted with physical attacks,…