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By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The Government of Sierra Leone is set to lead a high-profile delegation to London for a series of trade and investment events scheduled for the week of October 13, 2025. Chief Minister David Moinina Sengeh will head the delegation, which will also include senior government officials, private sector leaders,…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The Family and Probate Division of the High Court of Sierra Leone has mandated a DNA test to determine the biological paternity of a minor involved in a contentious dispute between Mr. Mohamed Alhaji Momoh-Jah and Ms. Edwina Hawa Jamiru. In an official ruling detailed in an eight-page document,…

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The Honourable Fallah Kenawah Tengbeh, Member of Parliament for Kailahun District (Constituency 002), has expressed serious concerns regarding the recent actions of the Guinean Armed Forces (GAF). On September 30, 2025, the GAF raised a Guinean national flag approximately 30 meters beyond the borders of Yenga village, near an…

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter On October 2, 2025, the leadership of the Ministry of Health (MoH) conducted a comprehensive inspection of the newly constructed Maternity Centre of Excellence, preparing for its upcoming official commissioning. The inspection was led by Chief Medical Officer Dr. Sartie Kenneh, who, accompanied by senior officials, toured the state-of-the-art…

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Sierra Leone is accelerating its digital transformation efforts with an investment exceeding $200 million from the government and development partners, as announced by Salima M. Bah, Minister of Communication, Technology, and Innovation. Speaking on September 30, 2025, during the Civic Day Series in the United States, Minister Bah highlighted…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) and the Sierra Leone Standards Bureau (SLSB) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at improving the quality assurance and safety standards for imported vehicle spare parts. This collaboration represents a significant advancement in enhancing road safety, minimizing preventable accidents, and promoting national…

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter Sierra Leone’s Vice President, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, has praised teachers as the foundational pillars of nation-building, emphasizing their vital role in shaping the country’s future. Speaking at the 2025 Presidential National Best Teacher Awards ceremony at the University of Makeni on Saturday, October 4, Dr. Jalloh stated, “Every…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, Daily Scope Dr. Moses Tiffa Baio, the Chief Immigration Officer of Sierra Leone, emphasized that “a passport is primarily a travel document, not necessarily proof of nationality” as he announced significant reforms at the Immigration Department aimed at modernizing services and improving passport delivery. These changes include plans to transition the…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope The All People’s Congress (APC), Sierra Leone’s main opposition party, has categorically rejected recent proposals by the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) to expand the Proportional Representation (PR) electoral system, introduce executive power-sharing, and create new districts without adhering to proper legal processes. In a press statement released…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, Daily Scope Dr. Austin Demby, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Health, announced that over 620,000 women are currently utilizing modern contraceptives, a significant rise from just 280,000 in 2012. This increase reflects the country’s commitment to improving reproductive health services. Speaking at a high-level strategy session on “Powering Progress for Family Planning…