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Ministry of Agriculture Launches New Radio Station to Empower Sierra Leone’s Rural Farmers
By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Reporter Sierra Leone’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Henry Musa Kpaka, has announced the launch of a new radio station aimed at supporting the nation’s rural farmers. Named Rural Farmers Radio, the station will operate on the frequency 98.9 FM, positioning itself as the leading traditional media outlet for agricultural…
UNICEF and Stats SL Launch Training for MICS-7 Data Collection Ahead of Nationwide Survey
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Freetown, 15 August 2025—In a concerted effort to enhance data quality and bolster national statistical capacity, UNICEF and Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL) have successfully conducted a ten-day Computer-Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) Pretest and Training of Trainers (ToT) program. This initiative is a crucial preparatory measure for the upcoming…
NPAA Leadership Suspended Amid Concerns Over Forest Protection Failures
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter Sierra Leone’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Jiwoh Abdulai, has suspended both the Executive Director and the Deputy Executive Director of the National Protected Area Authority (NPAA) due to the agency’s inadequate efforts in safeguarding the nation’s forests and biodiversity. This decisive action follows government assessments revealing substantial…
New Vaccination Station Launches in Cline Town to Enhance Immunization Efforts
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope FOCUS 1,000 has officially inaugurated a fully equipped vaccination station in Cline Town, a strategic move aimed at bolstering Sierra Leone’s public health system and achieving universal vaccine coverage. The facility, established under Phase 2 of the Saving Lives and Livelihoods Project, is supported by the Mastercard Foundation, Africa CDC,…
Court of Appeal Orders Kamarainba to Pay NLe 300,000 in Landmark Defamation Ruling
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope In a significant legal decision, the Court of Appeal has ruled that politician Mohamed Kamarainba Mansaray defamed businessman Kobi Walker, ordering him to pay NLe 250,000 in damages, along with NLe 50,000 in legal costs. Delivering the judgment, Justice A.T. Ganda stated that an audio message circulated by Kamarainba on…
Empowering Women: Sierra Leone Launches NEWMAP Constitution and Strategic Plan
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope The Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs, in partnership with Campaign for Good Governance (CGG), Trocaire, and various development stakeholders, has officially unveiled the Network of Women Ministers and Parliamentarians (NEWMAP) Constitution and Strategic Plan for 2025-2030. This significant event took place at the New Brookfields Hotel and attracted key…
SLPHA Leads the Way: Tops 2025 Mid-Term Transport Performance Rankings in Sierra Leone
Freetown, August 14, 2025 — The Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority (SLPHA) has secured the top position in the 2025 Mid-Term Agency Performance Scores for the transport sector, as announced by the Ministry of Transport and Aviation. The performance scores, covering the period from January to June 2025, were revealed during an inter-agency meeting…
Three Police Officers Dismissed for Alleged Armed Robbery in Rokel Community
Freetown, August 13, 2025 — In a significant move to uphold accountability within the Sierra Leone Police Force, three officers have been dismissed following allegations of their involvement in an armed robbery in Rokel Community, located east of Freetown. During a press briefing at the Police Officers’ Mess in Kingtom, Assistant Commissioner of Police Allieu…
Deputy Environment Minister Calls for Global Treaty to Combat Plastic Pollution
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter During the Informal Ministerial Roundtable on Plastic Pollution in Geneva, Switzerland, on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, Sierra Leone’s Deputy Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Madam Mima Yeama Sobba-Stephens, urged for urgent national and international action to address the escalating crisis of plastic pollution. The roundtable was part of…
Man Faces Court Over Allegations of $92,000 Visa Fraud
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Andrew Danny Stephanus Lahia appeared in Pademba Road Court No. 2 on Monday, August 11, 2025, facing serious allegations related to a $92,000 visa fraud scheme. He is charged with conspiracy to defraud, obtaining money by false pretenses, forgery, and uttering a forged document, under various sections of the…