Local News

By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Reporter Foreign Minister Timothy Kabba has issued a statement regarding the nation’s status amidst ongoing US visa restrictions, especially in light of Ghana’s recent announcement that similar sanctions on its citizens have been lifted. This development was confirmed earlier this week by Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and the…

By Saidu Jalloh, D.S. Reporter A mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has initiated the first and second reviews of Sierra Leone’s $248.5 million Extended Credit Facility (ECF) Programme, which was approved in October 2024, accompanied by an immediate disbursement of $46.6 million. The objectives of the programme are interlinked, focusing on debt sustainability,…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, Daily Scope Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, has officially ceased its medical operations in Bombali and Tonkolili Districts. This decision follows extensive transition planning in collaboration with the Ministry of Health. The Ministry is now poised to assume full responsibility for the care of patients with…

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter Kumrabai Matuku Village, Kholifa Mabang Chiefdom, Tonkolili District, is in mourning following the brutal murder of local farmer Amidu Gbla, whose beheaded body was discovered on a neighboring farm. The shocking incident has left the community in disbelief. A search party, which included local sorcerers and tracking dogs, found…

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA), in partnership with the National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA), has ordered Leoneco Gas Company to cease all activities related to the unauthorized construction of a fuel station located at 165 Regent Road, Malama, Lumley, Freetown. During a risk assessment conducted on September 24,…

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Statistician General Andrew Bob Johnny, who also serves as the Chief Census Officer for the upcoming 2026 Population and Housing Census, addressed the 7th Interparty Dialogue Committee (IPDC) meeting organized by the Political Parties Regulation Commission (PPRC). In his remarks, Johnny provided crucial updates on the ongoing census process,…

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Sierra Leone has achieved a significant milestone as Africell becomes the first company from the nation to showcase its brand at Times Square in New York City. This groundbreaking campaign not only highlights Africell’s position as the leading telecommunications provider in Sierra Leone but also reflects its commitment to…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter The Forum Against Harmful Practices (FAHP) hosted a pivotal workshop at the Buxton Church Hall on Charles Street in Freetown, aimed at harnessing social media to amplify calls for the cessation of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Sierra Leone. Entitled “Harnessing Social Networks to Elevate Voices of Survivors and Advocates in…

A cohort of young entrepreneurs in Sierra Leone has successfully completed a six-week business training program organized by American Spaces, aimed at equipping participants with essential skills to launch and expand their enterprises. The initiative is designed to bolster youth-led businesses and stimulate economic growth within the country. Organizers praised the participants for their dedication…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The Environment Protection Agency (EPA) of Sierra Leone is intensifying its commitment to responsible mining by implementing stricter regulations concerning mine rehabilitation and closure. This initiative was discussed in the latest episode of the agency’s public awareness series, EPA Unpacked. In Episode 7, Mr. Paul Lamin, Director of Natural…