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Iranian ICT Guild Organization Partners with Government to Boost Tech Sector
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The Iranian ICT Guild Organization (IIG) has expressed a strong interest in collaborating with Sierra Leone to advance its information and communication technology (ICT) sector. This initiative follows recent engagements led by His Excellency Salamu Koroma, Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to Iran, who met with IIG officials at the Sierra…
ACC Launches Monitoring Initiative for Drug Management in Hospitals
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has initiated a comprehensive monitoring exercise focused on the management of medical drugs in government hospitals. On November 4, 2025, the ACC’s Prevention Department convened key stakeholders from the Medical Stores, Hospital Management Teams, and the Western Urban and Rural District Councils at Integrity House…
Police Officer Dismissed for Drug Possession, Including Six Half-Filled Bags of Kush
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has officially dismissed Sergeant Musa Sidikie Swarray, an officer from the Mile 91 Division of the Operational Support Division (OSD), following his conviction for unlawful possession of illegal drugs, including six half-filled polythene bags of Kush. The decision comes after a thorough disciplinary hearing…
Tacugama Sanctuary Reopens After Six-Month Closure Over Deforestation
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary has officially reopened after a six-month closure, a bold stand against rampant deforestation and illegal land encroachment in Sierra Leone. Located 15 kilometers from Freetown within the Western Area Peninsula National Park, the sanctuary has been a pivotal site for ecotourism and wildlife conservation in…
Kush Victims and Youths Rally in Koidu to Expose Dealers and Fight Addiction
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter In a powerful demonstration of solidarity, victims of the Kush epidemic have joined forces with the Central Youths Organization (C.Y.O) in Kono District to raise awareness and expose those involved in the drug trade. The initiative, which took place in Koidu City, aimed to highlight the devastating impact of…
First Lady Fatima Bio Meets Advocates for 8th Anniversary of Girls’ Rights Campaign
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Madam Fatima Maada Bio, the First Lady of Sierra Leone, has reaffirmed her dedication to empowering youth and promoting gender equality in a recent meeting with advocacy groups linked to the Hands Off Our Girls Campaign. In a post on her official Facebook page, the First Lady shared that…
Minister of Health Launches $2.5 Million Reproductive Health Initiative
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Sierra Leone’s Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby, has officially unveiled over $2.5 million worth of new equipment and life-saving medicines aimed at enhancing sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services in the country. The supplies, procured through the National Medical Supplies Agency (NMSA) and the Integrated Health Projects Administration…
Police Conduct Large-Scale Drug Arrests, Including Officers, Seizing Over 3,000 Wraps
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter In a decisive move against narcotics, the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has reported the arrest of over 130 individuals in a nationwide crackdown, with five of those detained being police officers themselves. This initiative, which has gained momentum over the past week, underscores the SLP’s commitment to combating drug-related…
Traffic Relief: East and West Corridors Reopened in Freetown
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter In a collaborative effort to address traffic congestion in Freetown, the Ministry of Transport and Aviation, alongside the Motor Drivers Union and various transport stakeholders, has announced the temporary reopening of the East and West corridors. This initiative aims to enhance traffic flow and facilitate smoother movement for vehicles…
PAC Engages Eastern Region Councils in 2023 Audit Review
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the Parliament of Sierra Leone, led by Deputy Speaker Hon. Ibrahim Tawa Conteh, has initiated a series of public hearings with local councils in the Eastern Region. The councils involved include the Kenema City Council, Kenema District Council, and Kailahun District Council. These…