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Stats SL Initiates Nationwide Cartographic Mapping for 2026 Census
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Freetown, October 14, 2025 – Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL) has officially launched a nationwide cartographic mapping exercise in preparation for the upcoming 2026 Population and Housing Census (PHC ’26). This initiative marks a significant step toward the country’s most extensive national data collection effort. During the announcement at…
Ambassador Anderson Seeks Partnership for Women’s Empowerment in Türkiye
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Grand National Assembly, Ankara, Türkiye, October 14, 2025 – The Sierra Leone Ambassador to Türkiye, Her Excellency Francess Virginia Anderson, PhD, recently visited Honorable Çiğdem Erdoğan, Chairperson of the Parliamentary Commission for Equal Opportunities for Women and Men, to discuss potential collaborations with Sierra Leone’s Parliamentary Female Caucus. Honorable…
Ministers Collaborate to Plan 2025 National Civic Festival
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter On October 15, 2025, Minister of Information and Civic Education Chernor Bah convened with Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Madam Kenyeh Barlay, in her Tower Hill office in Freetown to strategize for this year’s National Civic Festival. The meeting aimed to transform last year’s partnership into a shared…
Chef Association Celebrates WAFFEST Success with Ministerial Presentation
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter 13th October 2025 – The Sierra Leone Chef Association has celebrated a significant milestone by presenting three prestigious awards and five medals to the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, following the nation’s outstanding performance at the 2025 West African Food Festival (WAFFEST) held in Accra, Ghana. The awards…
Anti-Corruption Commission Engages Port Loko Schools on Integrity Education
14th October 2025 – From October 6 to 10, 2025, the Public Education and Outreach Unit of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) conducted integrity awareness campaigns at several schools in Port Loko, including Maforki Agricultural Islamic, Free Pentecostal Academy, and Johanna Kuyvanhoven Model Secondary School. The initiative, known as the Meet-the-School Campaign, aims to instill essential…
SLRSA Partners with WanGov to Transform Online Payment Solutions
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter 13th October 2025 – The Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) has taken a major stride in enhancing public service delivery by entering into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with WanGov, a leading digital government platform. This partnership is set to leverage cutting-edge technology to improve the efficiency of…
Jendema Border: Sierra Leone Boosts Security with CCTV to Combat Drug Trafficking
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter In a strategic effort to tackle drug trafficking and other cross-border crimes, the Sierra Leonean government has ramped up surveillance measures at the Jendema border by installing four CCTV cameras at key locations. This initiative follows a high-level meeting convened by the National Security Coordinator, Mr. Abdulai Caulker, under…
Diplomatic Passport Controversy: Foreign Minister Denies Claims of Arrested Drug Dealer
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter In a recent statement, Alhaji Timothy Musa Kabba, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, addressed allegations regarding an individual arrested in Turkey for drug-related offenses purportedly holding a Sierra Leonean diplomatic passport. During an appearance on AYV Television’s “Wake Up Sierra Leone,” Minister Kabba clarified that…
Pupils Shine in Civic Day Quiz and Debate Competition in Bo City
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Eight schools from Bo District showcased their talents in a spirited quiz and debate competition organized by the Ministry of Information and Civic Education on October 13, 2025, as part of the Civic Day Series. Resident Minister for the Southern Region, Mr. John Abu, addressed the students, praising the…
ACC Encourages IMATT College Freshmen to Uphold Integrity and Discipline
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter On October 9, 2025, Sylvanus Blake, Deputy Director of the Public Education and Outreach Department of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Sierra Leone, urged freshmen of the Law Department at IMATT College to reject corrupt practices and uphold the highest standards of integrity. His remarks came during an orientation ceremony…