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By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S More than 300 Sierra Leoneans are now seeking new employment in Freetown, Sierra Leone, on Monday, 14th June 2026, after the departure of the hospital ship Global Mercy, which concluded its three-year humanitarian mission in the country. The 311 Day Crew members, trained across multiple disciplines while serving aboard the…

By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter Sierra Leone has requested technical and financial support from the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Geneva, Switzerland, on Friday, 12 June 2026, to conduct a national Labour Force Survey and to formalize its Social Dialogue Forum as a permanent tripartite platform. The request was made by Minister of Employment, Labour and…

By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter DS The West Africa Integration and Investment Summit (WAIIS) received a major boost in Abuja, Nigeria, on Sunday, 14 June 2026, after prominent African businessman and philanthropist Tony Elumelu pledged his support for the initiative during high-level talks with Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio, who currently chairs ECOWAS. Elumelu committed…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope ReporterParliament, 10 June 2026 – The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone has described enforcement of the country’s Sexual Offences Law as only “partially effective,” warning that weak implementation is undermining justice for survivors despite years of legal and institutional reforms. HRCSL presented its 2020–2024 Status Report to Parliament on…

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Bo residents can now access passport and immigration services locally after the Sierra Leone Immigration Department officially launched its decentralised office in the Southern Region this week. The Bo rollout follows successful launches in Kenema and Makeni and forms part of Chief Immigration Officer Dr. Moses Tiffa Baio’s plan…

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter Freetown Polytechnic is set for a major classroom upgrade after government, UNDP, and China delivered a large consignment of furniture under the China Education Project. The first batch of 770 desks and chairs was handed over this week, with an additional 400 units expected soon. Once completed, the donation…

By Daily Scope Reporter Monrovia, 11 June 2026 Sierra Leone’s Anti-Corruption Commission and Liberia’s Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission pledged to intensify joint operations Thursday, as their leaders met at LACC headquarters in Monrovia to review progress under a bilateral anti-corruption pact. ACC Commissioner Francis Ben Kaifala Esq. and LACC Executive Chair Counsellor Zoe Alexandra focused talks…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S The National Revenue Authority has ordered businesses and license holders with outstanding non-tax liabilities to settle debts immediately or face enforcement action. The compliance notice targets mining companies, EIA license holders, ISPs, TV and radio stations, state land lessees, factory operators, private security firms, liquor license holders, and entities owing…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S The U.S. Embassy in Freetown has issued a firm warning to Sierra Leoneans traveling to America for the FIFA World Cup: leave the United States before your authorized stay expires, or risk losing future access. In an advisory released ahead of the tournament, the Embassy urged travelers to monitor their…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter A UN human rights delegation has warned that Sierra Leone’s monitoring capacity is under strain without a permanent advisor in the country, even as national institutions continue to show resilience. The OHCHR West Africa team, led by Rodent Katchoni, concluded a consultative visit this week. The team said regional support from…