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By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter BERLIN, Germany In a groundbreaking development for West African tourism, Sierra Leone has secured the rights to host the 3rd UN Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa. This prestigious event is set to take place from December 2 to December 4, 2026. The announcement was made on…

By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Reporter State House, Freetown, March 3, 2026 President Dr. Julius Maada Bio presided over the swearing-in ceremony of Mr. Edmond Sylvester Alpha, the newly appointed Chief Electoral Commissioner and Chairman of the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL), following his parliamentary approval. In his remarks, Secretary to the President Baba Brima…

By Joseph Momoh, D.S. Reporter On March 3, 2026, the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) convened a consultative meeting with executives of the Bike Riders Union at its headquarters on Kissy Road, Freetown. This meeting was a precursor to the anticipated signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at fostering compliance and enhancing…

By Joseph Momoh, D.S. Reporter The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), in partnership with Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Energy and funded by the Government of Japan, officially concluded the Project for Enhancing the Impact of Rural Renewable Energy on February 27, 2026. The closing ceremony took place at the UNDP Conference Room in…

By Saidu Jalloh, D.S. Reporter The International Monetary Fund (IMF) wrapped up a review mission on February 26, 2026, assessing the progress of its Extended Credit Facility Program in Sierra Leone. The discussions were held at the Ministry of Finance Conference Hall in Freetown and involved IMF staff, senior officials from the Ministry of Finance,…

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter The Welfare Society for the Disabled Sierra Leone (WESOFOD-SL) Pujehun Branch convened a crucial meeting on February 27, 2026, to engage 30 persons with disabilities selected for an upcoming six-month technical and vocational skills training program at the Village of Hope in Pujehun District. This initiative, supported by Trócaire…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter A medical doctor was detained on the orders of Magistrate Julian Mary Gbloh during a recent session at Pademba Road Court No. 5 in Freetown due to disruptive behavior amid a protracted property dispute hearing. The case involves Victor Davies, Celia Davies, and Charles Davies, residents of No. 7B…

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter An accountant from DirectAid Sierra Leone Ltd, Abubakarr Adam Sillah, has been remanded in custody following his appearance in court on February 11, 2026, where he faces 63 charges of larceny by servant. The allegations involve the misappropriation of over one billion leones from the company’s bank account. Sillah…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The Budget Advocacy Network (BAN) and the National Revenue Authority (NRA) have ramped up efforts to launch the 2026 Taxpayer Perception Survey, a pivotal initiative aimed at enhancing voluntary tax compliance and bolstering domestic revenue generation in Sierra Leone. Supported by the European Union through Linpico as part of…

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter In a decisive move against illegal dredging, authorities in Kenema District destroyed 15 unauthorized dredging machines as part of a robust enforcement operation led by the Environmental Protection Agency of Sierra Leone (EPA-SL), in collaboration with the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) and the Sierra Leone Police…