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By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Sierra Leone is accelerating its digital transformation efforts with an investment exceeding $200 million from the government and development partners, as announced by Salima M. Bah, Minister of Communication, Technology, and Innovation. Speaking on September 30, 2025, during the Civic Day Series in the United States, Minister Bah highlighted…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) and the Sierra Leone Standards Bureau (SLSB) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at improving the quality assurance and safety standards for imported vehicle spare parts. This collaboration represents a significant advancement in enhancing road safety, minimizing preventable accidents, and promoting national…

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter Sierra Leone’s Vice President, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, has praised teachers as the foundational pillars of nation-building, emphasizing their vital role in shaping the country’s future. Speaking at the 2025 Presidential National Best Teacher Awards ceremony at the University of Makeni on Saturday, October 4, Dr. Jalloh stated, “Every…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, Daily Scope Dr. Moses Tiffa Baio, the Chief Immigration Officer of Sierra Leone, emphasized that “a passport is primarily a travel document, not necessarily proof of nationality” as he announced significant reforms at the Immigration Department aimed at modernizing services and improving passport delivery. These changes include plans to transition the…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope The All People’s Congress (APC), Sierra Leone’s main opposition party, has categorically rejected recent proposals by the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) to expand the Proportional Representation (PR) electoral system, introduce executive power-sharing, and create new districts without adhering to proper legal processes. In a press statement released…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, Daily Scope Dr. Austin Demby, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Health, announced that over 620,000 women are currently utilizing modern contraceptives, a significant rise from just 280,000 in 2012. This increase reflects the country’s commitment to improving reproductive health services. Speaking at a high-level strategy session on “Powering Progress for Family Planning…

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter Dr. Henry Musa Kpaka, the Minister of Agriculture, has been actively engaging with stakeholders in Kenema District as part of a nationwide field tour in anticipation of World Food Day and the second anniversary of the Feed Salone initiative. During his visit, Minister Kpaka met with farmers, local authorities,…

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter The U.S. Embassy in Freetown has announced significant reductions in its public operations and communications following the federal government shutdown that began on Monday. The shutdown was triggered by Congress’s failure to pass a funding measure necessary to keep government operations running. In a statement, the Embassy indicated that…

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Orange Sierra Leone Women (OSL Women) recently gathered leaders, healthcare professionals, and community members for a one-day seminar titled “OSL Women Wellbeing.” The event aimed to enhance awareness and foster support for pressing health issues affecting women. The seminar featured a series of impactful addresses addressing critical topics, including…

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has successfully secured over 10,000 bags of locally produced rice for the Strategic Grain Reserve located in Kobia, Kambia District. During a site visit on Friday, Agriculture Minister Dr. Henry Musa Kpaka emphasized that this initiative is part of a broader strategy…