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Sierra Leone Embassy in UAE Honors Outgoing Head of Chancery, Welcomes Successor
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Abu Dhabi, UAE – February 11, 2026 – The Sierra Leone Embassy in the United Arab Emirates held a ceremony to bid farewell to outgoing Head of Chancery, Mrs. Menah Bando Fillie-Faboe, and to welcome her successor, Mohamed Sorie Conteh, Esq. During the event at the Embassy, Ambassador Rashid Sesay…
Minister Sannoh Advances Youth Collaboration with TİKA
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope MOYA, Freetown February 12, 2026 Minister of Youth Affairs Hon. Ibrahim Sannoh met with Mr. Mirzet Müezzinoğlu, the Country Director of the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA), to strengthen youth development initiatives between Sierra Leone and Türkiye. The meeting, characterized by a spirit of diplomacy and mutual respect, highlighted…
Ministry of Agriculture Donates 350 Metric Tons of Rice to Enhance School Feeding Program
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has delivered 350 metric tons of rice to the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) to bolster the National School Feeding Programme. This significant donation, made possible through support from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), was presented during…
EU Unveils €11.2 Million Climate-Friendly Palm Oil Initiative in Sierra Leone
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Sierra Leone’s agriculture sector is set for significant advancement with the launch of the €11.2 million “Sustainable and Climate-Friendly Palm Oil” programme, funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). This initiative is part of a larger €35 million investment aimed at enhancing…
Ecobank and Sierra Rutile Sign $40 Million Deal to Relocate Plant to Sierra Leone
By Joseph Momoh, D.S. Correspondent Ecobank Sierra Leone and Sierra Rutile Limited have entered into a groundbreaking $40 million syndicated financing agreement aimed at relocating a mineral sands processing plant from Kenya to Sierra Leone. The partnership was unveiled on the second day of the 2026 Mining Indaba in Cape Town, a premier event for…
Gender Ministry Pledges to Eradicate FGM at Zero Tolerance Event
By Saidu Jalloh, D.S. Correspondent At a high-level consultation commemorating the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) on February 6, 2026, the Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs, Dr. Isata Mahoi, reaffirmed the government’s steadfast dedication to ending FGM. She characterized the practice as a severe violation of human rights and…
PPRC Confirms NLe 350,000 Fine Payment from APC Leadership
By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Correspondent The Political Parties Regulation Commission (PPRC) has announced the receipt of a fine payment totaling Three Hundred and Fifty Thousand Leones (NLe 350,000) from the All People’s Congress (APC) leadership. The payment was processed on February 11, 2026. The fine was imposed on the party for violations of Section 39(1)…
Parliament Backs $45 Million Trade Deal to Boost Sierra Leone’s Economy
By Joseph Momoh, D.S. Correspondent On February 10, 2026, the Parliament of Sierra Leone ratified a significant trade agreement with JOLAKS Manufacturing Company Limited, a move projected to stimulate business opportunities and foster economic growth in the country. Minister of Trade, Alpha Ibrahim Sesay, presented the agreement, describing it as a pivotal step for Sierra…
APC Postpones Ward Elections Amid Funding Crisis
By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Correspondent The All Peoples Congress (APC) has officially postponed its upcoming ward elections, attributing the decision to significant financial shortages and logistical hurdles that hinder the electoral process. In a letter issued on February 10, 2026, the party’s Internal Elections Management Committee (IEMC) announced that the elections, previously set for February…
President Bio Welcomes New AfDB Executive Director, Highlights Economic Success
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S State House, Freetown, February 10, 2026 President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has received Dr. Elsiddig Mohamed Rahma, the newly appointed Executive Director of the African Development Bank (AfDB), during a courtesy visit at State House. Joining them was Dr. Halima Yusuf Hashi, the outgoing Country Manager, marking her departure from…