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Gender Ministry Collaborates with FAO to Empower Women in Finance and Land Rights
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs recently convened a strategic meeting with a team from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to explore initiatives aimed at enhancing women’s access to finance and land rights. During the meeting, the Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs expressed deep gratitude to…
Sierra Leone Shines at WTM London 2025: A Celebration of Culture and Cuisine
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The World Travel Market (WTM) London 2025 concluded this evening after three dynamic days of cultural exchange, culinary delights, and strategic collaboration at the ExCeL Exhibition Centre in East London. Sierra Leone’s presence at the event was both impactful and celebratory, showcasing the nation’s rich heritage and vibrant tourism…
Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs Condemns Death of Two-Year-Old in Alleged Assault
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs has expressed profound grief over the tragic death of a two-year-old girl in Normiyama Village, Kori Chiefdom, Moyamba District, following an alleged sexual assault. On October 25, 2025, the child was admitted to Moyamba Government Hospital for treatment of suspected malaria. However,…
CCSL Opens New Psychosocial Counselling Centre in Magburaka
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The Council of Churches in Sierra Leone (CCSL) has inaugurated its new Psychosocial Counselling and Resource Centre in Magburaka, marking a significant milestone in its mission to provide essential psychosocial support and community counselling services nationwide. The centre was dedicated during a ceremony themed “Restoring Hope, Strengthening Lives.” This…
Iranian ICT Guild Organization Partners with Government to Boost Tech Sector
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The Iranian ICT Guild Organization (IIG) has expressed a strong interest in collaborating with Sierra Leone to advance its information and communication technology (ICT) sector. This initiative follows recent engagements led by His Excellency Salamu Koroma, Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to Iran, who met with IIG officials at the Sierra…
ACC Launches Monitoring Initiative for Drug Management in Hospitals
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has initiated a comprehensive monitoring exercise focused on the management of medical drugs in government hospitals. On November 4, 2025, the ACC’s Prevention Department convened key stakeholders from the Medical Stores, Hospital Management Teams, and the Western Urban and Rural District Councils at Integrity House…
Police Officer Dismissed for Drug Possession, Including Six Half-Filled Bags of Kush
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has officially dismissed Sergeant Musa Sidikie Swarray, an officer from the Mile 91 Division of the Operational Support Division (OSD), following his conviction for unlawful possession of illegal drugs, including six half-filled polythene bags of Kush. The decision comes after a thorough disciplinary hearing…
Tacugama Sanctuary Reopens After Six-Month Closure Over Deforestation
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary has officially reopened after a six-month closure, a bold stand against rampant deforestation and illegal land encroachment in Sierra Leone. Located 15 kilometers from Freetown within the Western Area Peninsula National Park, the sanctuary has been a pivotal site for ecotourism and wildlife conservation in…
Kush Victims and Youths Rally in Koidu to Expose Dealers and Fight Addiction
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter In a powerful demonstration of solidarity, victims of the Kush epidemic have joined forces with the Central Youths Organization (C.Y.O) in Kono District to raise awareness and expose those involved in the drug trade. The initiative, which took place in Koidu City, aimed to highlight the devastating impact of…
First Lady Fatima Bio Meets Advocates for 8th Anniversary of Girls’ Rights Campaign
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Madam Fatima Maada Bio, the First Lady of Sierra Leone, has reaffirmed her dedication to empowering youth and promoting gender equality in a recent meeting with advocacy groups linked to the Hands Off Our Girls Campaign. In a post on her official Facebook page, the First Lady shared that…