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By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The Government of Sierra Leone has pledged to strengthen the enforcement of its tobacco laws and protect public health policies from interference by the tobacco industry. The commitment was made on August 1, 2026, during the Africa Tobacco Interference Monitoring, ATIM, Training in Lagos, Nigeria. Representing Sierra Leone were…

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter A privately funded public transport project is nearing launch after 25 new buses were cleared at the Queen Elizabeth II Quay, a development expected to ease transportation challenges for commuters across Sierra Leone. The $3 million fleet was financed by businessman and philanthropist Mohamed Omodu Kamara, widely known as…

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The Sierra Leone Roads Authority has closed the Old Railway Line Bridge at Brookfields to both vehicular and pedestrian traffic effective Friday, August 1, 2026, following the discovery of major structural damage. The decision comes after a recent technical inspection revealed significant deterioration in key components of the bridge,…

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority has refuted claims circulating online that authorities intercepted a large quantity of illicit drugs aboard a Brussels Airlines flight at Freetown International Airport. In a statement released over the weekend, the SLCAA described the reports as “false, misleading and baseless.” The Authority said…

With gratitude for life well spent, the Bangura family announces the death of their father, grandfather, uncle and friend Mr Joseph Salif Bangura.Who died on the 12th July 2026.Age: 82 years old. He is survived by his children: Aruna Bangura, Daniel J Bangura, Josephus Bangura, Micheal S. Bangura, Marion, Emilia and Mohammed Bangura.Several grandchildren, brothers…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S The Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, MBSSE, in partnership with UNICEF Sierra Leone and with funding from the Global Partnership for Education, GPE, has launched a nationwide campaign to end violence and strengthen safety in schools across Sierra Leone. As part of the initiative, School Quality Assurance Officers…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S Senior Lecturer at Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone, and leading flagbearer aspirant of the All People’s Congress, Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Bangura, has urged FBC lecturers to take the lead in adopting artificial intelligence and digital technologies to transform teaching, research, and academic administration. Speaking on Tuesday at the…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S The Sierra Leone Roads Authority, SLRA, says it is considering closing the Old Railway Line Bridge in Brookfields to all vehicular traffic after a fresh assessment found the ageing structure poses significant safety risks. The warning followed an inspection led by SLRA Director General, Ing. Alfred Jalil Momodu, during the…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S The Sierra Leone Students’ Loan Scheme, SLOAN-SL, has validated its Strategic Plan for 2025–2030, setting a target to provide loans to 10,000 students and transform higher education financing in the country. The validation took place during a stakeholder workshop focused on improving access to tertiary education and aligning the Scheme…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S Connaught Hospital has achieved a major medical milestone after successfully carrying out its first brain tumour surgery, marking a new chapter for specialized care in Sierra Leone. The operation was performed under the University of Sierra Leone Teaching Hospitals Complex Neurosurgery Programme at the country’s premier referral hospital. It was…