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Orange Sierra Leone and Mobihive Launch Tross Phone Financing Scheme for Smartphones
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Orange Sierra Leone, in collaboration with Mobihive, has introduced the Tross Phone initiative, a new device financing scheme that enables customers to purchase selected smartphones on credit and pay in monthly installments. The launch event took place on December 10, 2025, at Orange’s office on Rawdon Street in Freetown….
President Bio Commissions Over 1,000 New Military Personnel, Declares End to Political Military Intervention
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter Benguema Barracks, Waterloo — December 11, 2025In a significant milestone for the Republic of Sierra Leone, President Dr. Julius Maada Bio officially commissioned 1,017 newly trained soldiers and officer cadets into the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF). At the ceremony held at the Armed Forces Training Centre,…
APC Launches Nationwide Sensitization Tour Ahead of Internal Elections
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter The All People’s Congress (APC) has announced a nationwide Pre-Convention Elections Sensitization Tour scheduled from December 15, 2025, to January 4, 2026. This initiative aims to prepare party members for upcoming internal elections. The announcement was made by the APC’s Internal Elections Management Committee (IEMC) on December 10, 2025….
Civil Society and International Partners Unite to Commemorate Human Rights Day in Sierra Leone
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S. In a collaborative effort to honor International Human Rights Day, the European Union Delegation in Sierra Leone partnered with International IDEA Africa & West Asia and BBC Media Action Sierra Leone, gathering civil society organizations (CSOs) from across the nation. The event provided a platform for various stakeholders to celebrate…
Salone Civic Festival Launches Today with Dynamic Three-Day Agenda
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S. The 2025 Salone Civic Festival officially kicks off today, organized by the Ministry of Information and Civic Education. This three-day event is set to foster civic awareness, promote national dialogue, engage youth, and celebrate cultural expression. Running from December 11 to December 13, the festival’s agenda features a wide range…
LEGAL LINK Urges President Bio to Enact Social Media Ban for Children Under 16
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S. The Christian Lawyers Centre, known as LEGAL LINK, has formally petitioned President Julius Maada Bio to impose a ban on social media usage for children under the age of 16 in Sierra Leone. This significant appeal coincides with International Human Rights Day, marked in a letter dated December 10, 2025….
High Court Rejects Halt Request, Upholds SLBA Elections
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S. In a significant legal ruling, the High Court of Sierra Leone has dismissed a request to block the Sierra Leone Bar Association (SLBA) elections, allowing the extraordinary general meeting to proceed as scheduled at 3:00 PM today, December 10, 2025. The ruling clears the way for the nomination and election…
NRA Warns Firms: Settle Dues or Face Penalties
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter The National Revenue Authority (NRA) has issued an urgent reminder to mining companies, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) license holders, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), and media outlets, urging them to pay their outstanding dues without delay. In its notice, the NRA warned that noncompliance with tax and non-tax obligations will trigger immediate…
Ports Authority Enforces Strict Penalties on Truck Drivers for Container Delays
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter Dr. Abdulai Fofanah, General Manager of the Sierra Leone Ports Authority, has voiced serious concerns over ongoing delays caused by clearing agents, calling them the primary obstacle to smooth port operations. In discussions with stakeholders, Dr. Fofanah highlighted that the tardiness of clearing agents often disrupts the entire logistical chain. To…
Mother Allegedly Stabs 10-Year-Old Daughter in Port Loko
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter A ten-year-old girl, identified as Ismatu Kargbo, is currently hospitalized following an alleged stabbing incident involving her mother in Port Loko Town. The altercation took place at New London along the Kambia Road. Initial reports indicate that the child was asleep when her mother, identified as Lucy Conteh, allegedly attacked her…