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By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter The Sierra Leone Labour Congress (SLLC), in collaboration with the Sierra Leone Domestic Workers Union (SLeDoWU) and international partners, has commenced a three-day workshop focused on enhancing protections for domestic and migrant workers through the comprehensive implementation of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention 189. Held at the Family…

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Freetown, August 19, 2025 — The Ministry of Information and Civic Education hosted its weekly press conference today, placing significant emphasis on electoral system consultations and the advancement of female representation in governance. Senior officials, including Deputy Minister Bocakarie Abdel-Aziz Bawoh and Hon. Mariama Zombo, addressed key issues that will…

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The Chief Administrator of the Makeni City Council, Mr. Daniel Kpukumu, has been summoned to appear before the Parliamentary Oversight Committee on Transparency following his failure to attend a crucial session on August 19, 2025. Chaired by Hon. Ambrose Maada Lebbie, the committee is currently conducting an oversight mission…

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Kenema, August 20, 2025 — The Executive of the Sierra Leone Motor Bike Riders Union in the Kenema Eastern Region made a significant donation of NLe 400 on August 20, 2025, to support the ongoing KenDSU Free Quality Summer School initiative. This generous contribution aims to encourage and motivate the…

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Kenema, August 20, 2025 — The Kenema City Council, in collaboration with the Government of Sierra Leone, the World Bank, and various partners, held a crucial meeting with local traders on August 20, 2025, to discuss the Resilient Urban Sierra Leone Project (RUSLP). The focus of the engagement was the…

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope In a recent press conference held by the Ministry of Information and Civic Education, Minister of Local Government and Community Affairs, Tamaba Lamaina, announced plans to create two new districts, Kpanguma and Bandajuma. This initiative aims to enhance administrative efficiency, with Freetown set to gain two new administrative councils and…

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter MOYA, Freetown, 19 August 2025 — The Minister of Youth Affairs, Ibrahim Sannoh, convened an inspiring roundtable today with prominent figures from Sierra Leone’s entertainment industry, including Entertainment Ambassador Kao Denero, Colabo, Kracktwist, Artical Foyoh, and Mohamed B. Bayoh (Eco), who also serves as the Entertainment Youth Coordinator. While…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter A court in Moyamba has remanded Marie Thorlley, a traditional initiator, following charges of unlawfully conducting Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) on a 13-year-old girl in Ribbi Chiefdom. This act reportedly contravenes Sierra Leone’s child protection laws. Thorlley was arrested on July 31, 2025, and made her initial court appearance…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The Sierra Leone Social Health Insurance Scheme (SLeSHI) has officially initiated a nationwide accreditation program aimed at ensuring that healthcare facilities adhere to essential national standards for quality, safety, equity, and efficiency in care. This initiative marks a significant step towards achieving universal health coverage in the country. The…

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter The Egyptian Ambassador to Sierra Leone, H.E. Rasha Soliman Mohi Eldin Soliman, has reaffirmed Egypt’s dedication to enhancing bilateral relations, particularly in support of Sierra Leone’s Medium-Term National Development Plan (2024–2030). During a recent courtesy visit to the Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Madam Kenyeh Barlay, discussions focused…