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By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter20th September 2025 The government has triumphed in its bid to host the Pan Africa Hash (PAH) 2027, following a competitive selection process held in Ghana that involved representatives from 34 African nations. This significant achievement establishes Freetown as the official host city, marking a pivotal moment for the Sierra…

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter In a significant milestone for gender equality and renewable energy, 200 young women graduated today from the #SHINESALONE Project, completing an intensive training program in solar installation. The graduation ceremony celebrated the culmination of months of hands-on learning and technical instruction aimed at equipping participants with essential skills for…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter On September 18, 2025, President Julius Maada Bio officially inaugurated the Sewa Grounds Market, a modern facility strategically located in the heart of Freetown’s Central Business District. This initiative aims to alleviate street trading issues while providing a secure environment for local vendors. Developed by the National Social Security…

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter An audit conducted by the Audit Service Sierra Leone (ASSL) has exposed significant irregularities in the disbursement of NLe 275,000 allocated to assist 200 youth beneficiaries under the Freetown City Council’s Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) scheme from 2021 to August 2023. This raises critical concerns regarding transparency and…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Makeni, September 16, 2025 — AG and Minister of Justice, Alpha Sesay, met with citizens of Makeni City and the wider Bombali District to discuss the newly enacted Criminal Procedure Act 2024 and the ongoing Constitutional Review Process. This engagement was part of the Ministry of Information and Civic…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Makeni, September 16, 2025 — The National Civic Day Series, hosted by the Ministry of Information and Civic Education, successfully brought together government officials and opposition members in Makeni to address crucial governance issues affecting citizens. The event highlighted significant topics such as the National Census, Constitutional Review, and…

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Freetown, September 17, 2025 — Augustine Foday Ngbobie, Deputy Commissioner of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), reassured development partners and officials from the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development (MoPED) of the ACC’s unwavering commitment to a zero-tolerance policy against corruption. He emphasized the importance of closely monitoring the use…

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Makeni, September 16, 2025 — Sierra Leone’s Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Nabeela Farida Tunis, announced a significant 50% surge in visitor numbers from key source markets in 2024 compared to previous years. She made this announcement during the Civic Day Series, organized by the Ministry of Information…

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Freetown, September 17, 2025 — Sierra Leone’s Chief Justice, Honourable Justice Komba Kamanda, has denied bail to defendants Mohamed Kelleh Mansaray and Saidu Kuyateh, who were arraigned in court on charges of conspiracy to commit migrant smuggling and migrant smuggling. This decision came during the official launch of the…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter President Julius Maada Bio has announced the immediate suspension of Honourable Justice Allan B. Halloway from his position as a Judge of the Superior Court of Judicature, pending the results of a disciplinary tribunal. An official letter from the Office of the President, dated September 15, 2025, indicates that the suspension…