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President Bio Praises Transport Sector Innovations at National Civic Festival
By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Reporter Freetown, December 11, 2025 His Excellency Rtd. Brigadier Dr. Julius Maada Bio, President of Sierra Leone, has lauded the transport sector for its ongoing commitment to innovation and modernization during a visit to the Transport Sector Booth at the National Civic Festival. The President’s remarks came as he toured the…
Save the Children Donates $224,434 in Medicines to Port Loko and Pujehun
By Joseph Momoh, D.S. Reporter In a significant boost for healthcare in Sierra Leone, Save the Children, in collaboration with the National Medical Supplies Agency and other partners, has donated essential medicines worth $224,434 to the District Health Management Teams in Pujehun and Port Loko. This initiative is part of the Strengthening Health Systems Project,…
Drug Suspect with British Passport Arrested at Freetown Airport
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Musa Koroma, a Sierra Leonean citizen holding a British passport, has been arrested at Freetown International Airport while attempting to leave the country with dried leaves suspected to be marijuana. The arrest was confirmed by Michael J. K. Lagga, head of the Transnational Organized Crime Unit, who indicated that…
President Bio Visits Stats SL Booth at Salon Civic Festival, Reinforces Commitment to National Census
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio visited the Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL) booth at the Salon Civic Festival, where he reaffirmed his administration’s strong backing for the ongoing national census initiative. The government has allocated approximately $20.8 million to support the 2024 census, including $17 million dedicated…
Orange Sierra Leone and Mobihive Launch Tross Phone Financing Scheme for Smartphones
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Orange Sierra Leone, in collaboration with Mobihive, has introduced the Tross Phone initiative, a new device financing scheme that enables customers to purchase selected smartphones on credit and pay in monthly installments. The launch event took place on December 10, 2025, at Orange’s office on Rawdon Street in Freetown….
President Bio Commissions Over 1,000 New Military Personnel, Declares End to Political Military Intervention
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter Benguema Barracks, Waterloo — December 11, 2025In a significant milestone for the Republic of Sierra Leone, President Dr. Julius Maada Bio officially commissioned 1,017 newly trained soldiers and officer cadets into the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF). At the ceremony held at the Armed Forces Training Centre,…
APC Launches Nationwide Sensitization Tour Ahead of Internal Elections
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter The All People’s Congress (APC) has announced a nationwide Pre-Convention Elections Sensitization Tour scheduled from December 15, 2025, to January 4, 2026. This initiative aims to prepare party members for upcoming internal elections. The announcement was made by the APC’s Internal Elections Management Committee (IEMC) on December 10, 2025….
Civil Society and International Partners Unite to Commemorate Human Rights Day in Sierra Leone
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S. In a collaborative effort to honor International Human Rights Day, the European Union Delegation in Sierra Leone partnered with International IDEA Africa & West Asia and BBC Media Action Sierra Leone, gathering civil society organizations (CSOs) from across the nation. The event provided a platform for various stakeholders to celebrate…
Salone Civic Festival Launches Today with Dynamic Three-Day Agenda
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S. The 2025 Salone Civic Festival officially kicks off today, organized by the Ministry of Information and Civic Education. This three-day event is set to foster civic awareness, promote national dialogue, engage youth, and celebrate cultural expression. Running from December 11 to December 13, the festival’s agenda features a wide range…
LEGAL LINK Urges President Bio to Enact Social Media Ban for Children Under 16
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S. The Christian Lawyers Centre, known as LEGAL LINK, has formally petitioned President Julius Maada Bio to impose a ban on social media usage for children under the age of 16 in Sierra Leone. This significant appeal coincides with International Human Rights Day, marked in a letter dated December 10, 2025….