Local News
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…
S/L High Commission Connects with Camden Mayor in Outreach Visit
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter London, November 4, 2025 – Continuing its community outreach efforts, H.E. Dr. Morie Komba Manyeh and the team from the Sierra Leone High Commission (SLHC) visited Cllr Eddie Hanson, the Mayor of Camden, at the Camden Civic Building in central London today. This visit served as a platform for…
Freetown Mayor Advocates for Equitable Climate Action at C40 Summit
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter Freetown’s Mayor and C40 Co-Chair, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr OBE, inaugurated the C40 World Mayors Summit in Rio de Janeiro on November 3, 2025, by emphasizing the necessity of inclusive climate action, equity, and enhanced leadership among cities in tackling the global climate crisis. In her address during the C40 Steering…
Mile 91 Police NCO Arrested with Over 200 Wraps of Kush
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter A significant incident has emerged in Northeast Sierra Leone, where police officers from the regional headquarters in Makeni executed a raid on the residence of the NCO at Mile 91 Police Station, uncovering more than 200 wraps of kush. The operation was prompted by intelligence suggesting the presence of…
10-Month-Old Memunatu Saved by Mercy Ships from Life-Threatening Tumor
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter When 10-month-old Memunatu boarded the Global Mercy™, a state-of-the-art hospital ship, she carried the heavy burden of a large tumor on her neck, which severely impacted her ability to swallow, eat, speak, and even cry. Her mother, Aminata, had sought help from numerous doctors, but none could provide a…
Government Signs Landmark Agreement with Eni to Unlock Offshore Energy Potential
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Sierra Leone’s government has reached a significant milestone in its energy sector by signing a Reconnaissance Permit Agreement with Eni S.p.A., a global leader in the energy industry. This agreement, facilitated by the Petroleum Directorate, grants Eni access to five offshore blocks—G-113, G-129, G-130, G-131, and G-132—covering approximately 6,790 square…
Kush Dealer Sentenced to 10 Years in Freetown
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Justice Isata Sellu Tucker of the High Court in Freetown has sentenced Abubakarr Sesay, a convicted kush dealer, to ten years in prison for unlawful possession of narcotic drugs. Sesay was found guilty of holding 60.5 grams of kush without legal authorization, in violation of Section 8(a) of the National…
President Bio Receives ACC’s 2024 Annual Report, Praises Anti-Corruption Efforts
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope State House, Freetown, Monday, November 3, 2025 – President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has officially received the 2024 Annual Report from the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), expressing his appreciation for the Commission’s leadership and staff in their ongoing battle against corruption in Sierra Leone. During the presentation, Deputy Commissioner Augustine Foday…
Police Conduct Operation in Makeni, Rescuing 123 Drug Addicts
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope In a significant crackdown on drug abuse, police from the Makeni and Panlap Divisions, alongside personnel from regional headquarters, have rescued 123 individuals struggling with addiction in and around Makeni. The rescued addicts have been transferred to a rehabilitation center located along the Makeni–Kabala Highway. This initiative, led by Assistant…