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By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope On July 11, 2025, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sierra Leone officially launched the “Enabling Economic Independence for Especially Abled Persons in Sierra Leone” project. This initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Social Welfare and supported by the India-UN Development Partnership Fund (Commonwealth Window), aims to create…

In a significant advancement for child health and nutrition, the Infinity Mind Foundation, in collaboration with the District Health Management Team (DHMT) of Kambia, has launched an innovative training program aimed at addressing the pressing issue of malnutrition among children. The initiative was unveiled during a one-day intensive training session held at the Kambia District…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter ALLEN TOWN, Sierra Leone — A tragic incident in Allen Town has left the local community reeling after a 3-year-old girl was allegedly beaten to death by her guardian. Preliminary reports indicate that the child had been placed under the care of her aunt before being transferred to the custody of…

By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter LUMLEY, Sierra Leone — The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the One Love Salone Foundation, has officially inaugurated the Wanpole Fish Seafood Stall at Lumley Beach. This initiative, launched on July 8, 2025, aims to empower women and enhance the local tourism landscape. The Wanpole stall is…

By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom — His Excellency Dr. Morie Komba Manyeh, Sierra Leone’s High Commissioner to the UK, convened a significant meeting with senior executives from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) at the prestigious David Attenborough Building, University of Cambridge. This meeting highlighted the longstanding connection between Sir…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope Sierra Leone has officially joined the global Spotlight Initiative, a partnership between the United Nations and the European Union aimed at ending all forms of violence against women and girls. The launch event gathered a diverse group of participants, including government leaders, representatives from the European Union, United Nations…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S In a significant move to empower persons with disabilities (PWDs), the Directorate of Science, Technology, and Innovation (DSTI) has announced a comprehensive training initiative aimed at equipping 1,000 individuals with essential skills for employment. This initiative was unveiled during a press conference on July 8, 2025, led by Brima Abdulai…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope In a landmark ruling, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court of Justice has found the Government of Sierra Leone in violation of women’s and girls’ rights for its failure to explicitly criminalize Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). The Court described FGM as “one of the worst forms…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S Isatu Jabbie Kabbah, Adviser on Gender Issues to President Julius Maada Bio, has expressed her profound shock and disappointment over the recent promotion of Colonel Francis Kwame Kanu in the military, despite ongoing rape allegations against him. In a recent engagement regarding Kanu’s promotion, Kabbah conveyed her disbelief, stating, “After…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, Daily Scope The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) of Sierra Leone has successfully initiated the return of Le3 billion, approximately 1 million new Leones, stolen from the Freetown City Council. In a ceremony held yesterday at the ACC’s office, a cheque was presented to Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr and the Chief Administrator, marking a…