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By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Freetown, Sierra Leone The Court of Appeal has officially dismissed the appeal of convicted former politician Mohamed Kamarainba Mansaray and issued warrants for his arrest, following his repeated failures to appear in court. The ruling was announced on Monday, November 10, 2025, by a panel led by Hon. Justice A.M….

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter November 7, 2025, Mombasa, Kenya Abu-bakarr Sheriff Esq., Secretary to the Authority and Board of the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA), is among the 43 senior road safety officials from seven African nations who successfully completed the Executive Leadership Road Safety Course on November 7. The course, aimed…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Kenema, Sierra Leone In a decisive move to enhance public health and combat illegal drug trafficking, the Pharmacy Board of Sierra Leone, in collaboration with local law enforcement, conducted a significant operation leading to the destruction of illicit drugs valued at more than 172 million Leones. The operation, which took…

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter Freetown, Sierra Leone The government has officially launched its National Surgical, Obstetric, and Anaesthesia Plan (NSOAP), a comprehensive initiative aimed at revolutionizing surgical healthcare and saving lives nationwide. The plan was introduced last week by Honourable Minister of Health, Austin Demby, PhD, MPH, in Freetown, and its significance was…

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Benguma, Sierra Leone In a significant operation on Saturday, November 8, 2025, the Joint Special Unit of the National Taskforce for Drug and Substance Abuse intercepted approximately 118 kilograms of dried leaves believed to be Cannabis Sativa during a raid in the Benguma area. This successful seizure highlights the…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Freetown, Sierra Leone In a groundbreaking initiative, the Sierra Leone Police Hospital, in collaboration with Cancer UK-Salone, has launched its first-ever free prostate cancer screening program for police officers. This initiative aims to promote early detection and raise awareness about prostate cancer, a disease primarily affecting men aged 45…

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Makeni, Sierra Leone Three individuals have been arrested and charged with drug-related offenses following a police operation at the Sahara Hotel in Makeni. The accused Janet Mariama Kamara, a surveyor; Thaimu Kargbo, a civil engineer; and Abu Bakarr Conteh, a businessman made their initial court appearance on Wednesday, October…