Local News

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…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S Freetown Terminal Limited hosted a delegation of high-level officials from Liberia this week as part of a regional engagement aimed at strengthening trade and logistics ties between Liberia and its neighboring countries. The visit serves as a key assessment of the operational capabilities within the region. Port Director Jonathan from…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S Speaker of Sierra Leone’s Parliament, Hon. Segepoh Solomon Thomas, met with a delegation from the World Bank and consultants from AH Consulting on Monday to expedite the implementation of the E-Parliament initiative, a key component of the Sierra Leone Digital Transformation program. Emphasizing the project’s urgency, Speaker Thomas described it…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S FREETOWN, Sierra Leone – The Sierra Leone Navy, in collaboration with the Sierra Leone Police and the National Revenue Authority (NRA) Customs Anti-Smuggling Unit, conducted a joint multinational maritime simulation exercise as part of the U.S. Africa Command-sponsored Obangame Express 2025. This initiative aims to enhance regional maritime security and…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S PADEMBA ROAD, Freetown – Abubakarr Sesay, a 25-year-old welder, faced Magistrate Sahr Kekura at Pademba Road Court No. 1 on charges of fraudulent conversion of iron rods valued at 28,080 leones. The incident allegedly took place in February 2025 at Damaya, Hill Station, within the Western Area of Freetown. Court…