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By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope ReporterFreetown, Sierra Leone – 20th September 2025 – Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL) is poised to launch an important ten-day nationwide training program for field officers as part of its preparations for the upcoming 2026 Population and Housing Census. This initiative is crucial for the national cartographic mapping exercise, a…

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter In a concerted effort to ensure a peaceful and credible rescheduling of the Paramount Chieftaincy Election, Sierra Leonean authorities engaged with key stakeholders in Tunkia Chiefdom on Saturday, September 20, 2025. The meeting, led by CSP Bob Musa Nazlic Mansaray, Local Unit Commander of the Kenema Division, brought together…

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…