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By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, Daily Scope Dr. Austin Demby, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Health, addressed a high-level session titled “One World for Health” at the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva, advocating for global health equity. Minister Demby emphasized Sierra Leone’s steadfast commitment to health justice and inclusive progress. In his address, he remarked,…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, Daily Scope The U.S. Embassy has partnered with the Republic of Sierra Leone Air Force (RSLAF) in a significant initiative aimed at strengthening the air force’s capabilities and organizational structure. A team from the U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA) recently visited Sierra Leone for a week-long exchange focused…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope In a viral video shared on Facebook, Samuel Mohamed, a dedicated teacher, voiced his frustration after twenty years of service without receiving a government teaching PIN code from the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education. Despite holding an education certificate from Njala University in Bo, he remains unrecognized…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, Daily Scope The Freetown City Council, led by Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr and Deputy Mayor Kweku Lisk, Esq., has initiated significant construction projects aimed at enhancing public safety, preserving community dignity, and improving educational infrastructure throughout the city. This initiative includes the construction of new perimeter walls at key locations, specifically targeting…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, Daily Scope The United States Embassy in Sierra Leone held its first College Fair on May 20, 2025, at City Hall, drawing hundreds of students eager to explore educational opportunities in the United States. The event featured over 15 booths from a diverse array of U.S. colleges and universities, ranging from…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope The international non-governmental organization Marie Stopes Sierra Leone has issued an urgent appeal for a coordinated national response to the escalating crisis of underage pregnancies in the country. Recent reports indicate alarming trends, with adolescent pregnancies affecting girls as young as eight years old. During a media training session…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S The Director General of the National Civil Registration Authority (NCRA), Mr. Mohamed Mubashir Massaquoi, convened a significant meeting with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, the Food Systems Resilience Project, and the Ministry of Communications, Technology, and Innovation to discuss the integration of a national digital farmer registry with…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S A sudden power outage briefly interrupted the Ministry of Information and Civic Education’s weekly press conference today at the Miata Conference Hall in Youyi Building, during critical discussions on youth development, climate change, and environmental issues. The blackout occurred approximately 15 minutes into a statement by Chernor Bah, the Minister…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S Residents of Koidu City are on edge after a second thunder strike hit the area this evening, just days after a devastating thunderstorm resulted in three fatalities in the broader Kono District. Eyewitnesses described a frightening scene: a bright flash in the sky was quickly followed by a loud explosion…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S Sierra Leone’s Minister of Youth Affairs, Ibrahim Sannoh, has unveiled a strategic plan to address the rising issue of dependency among young people, commonly referred to as the “Bra U Borbor Dae” syndrome. Minister Sannoh emphasized the need to change the mindset that encourages reliance on handouts and connections rather…