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UNICEF Celebrates 40 Years in Sierra Leone with New Strategic Plan for Children
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter In a significant milestone, the United Nations International Children Emergency Fund (UNICEF) commemorated its 40th anniversary in Sierra Leone by launching a proactive five-year strategic plan dedicated to enhancing the lives of children nationwide. The unveiling of this ambitious plan took place during a celebratory event themed “For Every…
S/L Government Declares Successful End to Mpox Outbreak
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The Sierra Leone government has officially declared the end of the Mpox outbreak, as announced by the Ministry of Health and the National Public Health Agency (NPHA) on December 15, 2025. Health Minister Dr. Austin Demby made the landmark announcement, confirming that the country has fulfilled the World Health…
China and UNICEF Collaborate to Improve Newborn and Child Health in Sierra Leone
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The National Revenue Authority (NRA) has taken a significant leap towards modernizing tax collection in Sierra Leone by introducing digital tax filing and mobile payment systems. Commissioner General Jeneba Bangura made the announcement during the Civic Festival, highlighting the benefits of the Integrated Tax Administration System (ITAS), which enables…
APC Receives Police Clearance for Nationwide Pre-Convention Election Tour
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporting The Sierra Leone Police have granted approval for a nationwide pre-convention election sensitization tour organized by the opposition All Peoples Congress (APC). This decision follows a formal request from the party leadership, with the clearance issued on December 12, 2025. In a letter from the police headquarters, the APC’s…
S/L Launches Cashless Payment System for Waka Fine Buses
By Saidu Jalloh, D.S. Reporter The Government of Sierra Leone has launched an innovative cashless payment system for the Waka Fine buses, aimed at enhancing the convenience and efficiency of public transportation in Freetown. Passengers can now use a Waka Fine card to pay for their fares, a significant step intended to reduce cash transactions…
S/L Launches Direct China Shipping: Transit Time Slashed to 5 Weeks
By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Reporter Sierra Leone (S/L) has officially launched an innovative direct shipping route connecting Taizhou Port in China to the Queen Elizabeth II Quay in Freetown, significantly enhancing trade by reducing transit times from 12 weeks to just five. The new corridor, aimed at optimizing the flow of goods between the two…
President Bio Praises Transport Sector Innovations at National Civic Festival
By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Reporter Freetown, December 11, 2025 His Excellency Rtd. Brigadier Dr. Julius Maada Bio, President of Sierra Leone, has lauded the transport sector for its ongoing commitment to innovation and modernization during a visit to the Transport Sector Booth at the National Civic Festival. The President’s remarks came as he toured the…
Save the Children Donates $224,434 in Medicines to Port Loko and Pujehun
By Joseph Momoh, D.S. Reporter In a significant boost for healthcare in Sierra Leone, Save the Children, in collaboration with the National Medical Supplies Agency and other partners, has donated essential medicines worth $224,434 to the District Health Management Teams in Pujehun and Port Loko. This initiative is part of the Strengthening Health Systems Project,…
Drug Suspect with British Passport Arrested at Freetown Airport
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Musa Koroma, a Sierra Leonean citizen holding a British passport, has been arrested at Freetown International Airport while attempting to leave the country with dried leaves suspected to be marijuana. The arrest was confirmed by Michael J. K. Lagga, head of the Transnational Organized Crime Unit, who indicated that…
President Bio Visits Stats SL Booth at Salon Civic Festival, Reinforces Commitment to National Census
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio visited the Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL) booth at the Salon Civic Festival, where he reaffirmed his administration’s strong backing for the ongoing national census initiative. The government has allocated approximately $20.8 million to support the 2024 census, including $17 million dedicated…