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By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter Julius Maada Bio Parade Square, Wilberforce, Freetown, February 18, 2026 President Brigadier (Rtd.) Julius Maada Bio, Commander-in-Chief of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF), has announced a substantial 25% salary increase for all personnel in the armed forces, effective April 2026. The announcement coincided with the 17th…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter State Lodge, Hill Station, Freetown, February 18, 2026 President Dr. Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone welcomed Dr. Maxime Houinato, the UN Women Regional Director for West and Central Africa, during a courtesy visit aimed at reinforcing the agency’s commitment to the country’s gender reform initiatives. Dr. Houinato’s six-day…

By Joseph Momoh, D.S. Reporter The Government of Sierra Leone has embarked on a significant initiative to modernize its health sector with the successful completion of a five-day workshop on Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for senior health leaders. The training took place from February 2 to 6, 2026, at the Family Kingdom Resort…

By Saidu Jalloh, D.S. Reporter The All Peoples Congress (APC) has officially republished the locations and centres designated for its forthcoming Ward Elections, set to occur nationwide on February 21, 2026. A public notice issued on February 14, 2026, by the party’s National Secretariat confirmed that the decision followed a consultative meeting between party leadership…

By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Reporter Senior security officials from Sierra Leone and Liberia have reaffirmed their dedication to enhancing cross-border security cooperation following a high-level bilateral meeting in Jendema. The strategic engagement brought together representatives from the Sierra Leone Police, the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces, the Liberia Immigration Service, the Mano River Union,…

By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Reporter The trial of Lansana Dumbuya, National Secretary General of the All People’s Congress (APC), was abruptly suspended on February 16, 2026. Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah and state prosecutors exited the courtroom due to overcrowding and disputes over the size of the defense team. Initially scheduled to continue today, the proceedings…

By Saidu Jalloh, D.S. Reporter A man was arrested on February 14, 2026, by a joint team of the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) and the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) at the Mile 38 checkpoint in Masiaka Division. The operation is part of ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking along key transit routes….

By Kadijatu Bangura, Staff Reporter The Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs (MoGCA) has convened a crucial meeting of the National Committee for Gender-Based Violence (NaCGBV) to reaffirm the Government of Sierra Leone’s commitment to a coordinated response to Gender-Based Violence (GBV). The gathering, which included representatives from key ministries, civil society organizations, and development…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Staff Reporter The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with the Government of Sierra Leone, has launched two transformative initiatives aimed at overhauling the country’s waste management systems and promoting a circular economy. The projects “Shifting to Zero Waste Against Pollution” (SWAP) and “Youth for Circularity 2030” were unveiled on February…