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By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope ReporterFreetown, August 10, 2026 The National Civil Registration Authority (NCRA) has called for stronger investment in an integrated, decentralised and digital civil registration system as Sierra Leone prepares to enter a new decade of Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) development from 2027 to 2036. The call was made on…

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope ReporterFalaba, August 12, 2026 Life in Kaliyereh, a town in Sulima Chiefdom, Falaba District, has become difficult as residents say an unclear border with Guinea is threatening their farms, businesses and daily movement. For months, tension has grown after a dispute earlier this year left people unsure where Sierra Leone…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Newspaper Africell Sierra Leone has launched a new Next-of-Kin Service for Afrimoney subscribers, enabling customers to designate a trusted person who can be contacted for account information if they are unable to access their wallet. The service was officially launched on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, during an event held at…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Newspaper The Sierra Leone Police on Tuesday held an interfaith memorial service at the Senior Officers’ Mess, Police Headquarters, Kingtom, to honour six officers who were killed during the 10 August 2022 protest. Inspector General of Police William Fayia Sellu led tributes to the fallen officers, describing them as heroes…

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Newspaper Sierra Leonean startups have been called to compete for a share of US$65,000 in the 2026 ECOWAS Startup Awards, as the regional bloc opens applications to support innovation and entrepreneurship across West Africa. The Economic Community of West African States launched the second edition of the awards on August…

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Newspaper All People’s Congress Member of Parliament Hon. Ibrahim Barrie has defended the APC Parliamentary Group’s walkout during debate on the Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Bill, 2025, warning that the country’s supreme law is at risk of being undermined. Barrie described the walkout as a “principled stand” taken in…

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter The Global Youth Network for Empowerment and Development has adopted a new social change strategy to strengthen efforts toward eliminating Female Genital Mutilation in Sierra Leone. GYNED representatives participated in a five-day training on Social Norms and Change from August 3 to 7 at the Purposeful Office in Freetown….

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The Minister of Finance, Hon. Sheku Ahmed Fatamadi Bangura, has called for urgent expansion of Sierra Leone’s port infrastructure, warning that current capacity constraints could undermine trade, investment, and long-term economic growth. Speaking during deliberations on the 2026 Supplementary Budget, the Minister said the country can no longer depend…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority has introduced mandatory standard inspections for all vehicles entering the country, as part of new measures aimed at reducing road traffic accidents. Under the new directive, vehicles that do not meet required safety and roadworthiness standards will not be issued a Temporary Vehicle…

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter A man has been detained by police in Tongo following the death of a woman who allegedly received an injection from an unlicensed practitioner at a health facility on Monday, August 10, 2026. The deceased, Fatmata M. Ngevao, reportedly died shortly after the injection was administered to her at…