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Minister of Health Launches $2.5 Million Reproductive Health Initiative
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Sierra Leone’s Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby, has officially unveiled over $2.5 million worth of new equipment and life-saving medicines aimed at enhancing sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services in the country. The supplies, procured through the National Medical Supplies Agency (NMSA) and the Integrated Health Projects Administration…
Police Conduct Large-Scale Drug Arrests, Including Officers, Seizing Over 3,000 Wraps
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter In a decisive move against narcotics, the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has reported the arrest of over 130 individuals in a nationwide crackdown, with five of those detained being police officers themselves. This initiative, which has gained momentum over the past week, underscores the SLP’s commitment to combating drug-related…
Traffic Relief: East and West Corridors Reopened in Freetown
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter In a collaborative effort to address traffic congestion in Freetown, the Ministry of Transport and Aviation, alongside the Motor Drivers Union and various transport stakeholders, has announced the temporary reopening of the East and West corridors. This initiative aims to enhance traffic flow and facilitate smoother movement for vehicles…
PAC Engages Eastern Region Councils in 2023 Audit Review
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the Parliament of Sierra Leone, led by Deputy Speaker Hon. Ibrahim Tawa Conteh, has initiated a series of public hearings with local councils in the Eastern Region. The councils involved include the Kenema City Council, Kenema District Council, and Kailahun District Council. These…
S/L High Commission Connects with Camden Mayor in Outreach Visit
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter London, November 4, 2025 – Continuing its community outreach efforts, H.E. Dr. Morie Komba Manyeh and the team from the Sierra Leone High Commission (SLHC) visited Cllr Eddie Hanson, the Mayor of Camden, at the Camden Civic Building in central London today. This visit served as a platform for…
Freetown Mayor Advocates for Equitable Climate Action at C40 Summit
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter Freetown’s Mayor and C40 Co-Chair, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr OBE, inaugurated the C40 World Mayors Summit in Rio de Janeiro on November 3, 2025, by emphasizing the necessity of inclusive climate action, equity, and enhanced leadership among cities in tackling the global climate crisis. In her address during the C40 Steering…
Mile 91 Police NCO Arrested with Over 200 Wraps of Kush
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter A significant incident has emerged in Northeast Sierra Leone, where police officers from the regional headquarters in Makeni executed a raid on the residence of the NCO at Mile 91 Police Station, uncovering more than 200 wraps of kush. The operation was prompted by intelligence suggesting the presence of…
10-Month-Old Memunatu Saved by Mercy Ships from Life-Threatening Tumor
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter When 10-month-old Memunatu boarded the Global Mercy™, a state-of-the-art hospital ship, she carried the heavy burden of a large tumor on her neck, which severely impacted her ability to swallow, eat, speak, and even cry. Her mother, Aminata, had sought help from numerous doctors, but none could provide a…
Government Signs Landmark Agreement with Eni to Unlock Offshore Energy Potential
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Sierra Leone’s government has reached a significant milestone in its energy sector by signing a Reconnaissance Permit Agreement with Eni S.p.A., a global leader in the energy industry. This agreement, facilitated by the Petroleum Directorate, grants Eni access to five offshore blocks—G-113, G-129, G-130, G-131, and G-132—covering approximately 6,790 square…
Kush Dealer Sentenced to 10 Years in Freetown
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Justice Isata Sellu Tucker of the High Court in Freetown has sentenced Abubakarr Sesay, a convicted kush dealer, to ten years in prison for unlawful possession of narcotic drugs. Sesay was found guilty of holding 60.5 grams of kush without legal authorization, in violation of Section 8(a) of the National…