By Kadiatu Bangura, Daily Scope Newspaper Sierra Leonean karate legend Victor Edward Amara, popularly known as Sensei Vic, has made history after being appointed World 2nd Vice President of the Commonwealth Karate Federation (CKF). He becomes the first African to occupy the prestigious position, marking a major milestone for Sierra Leone and for karate across…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Newspaper The European Union has challenged Sierra Leone to make full use of its duty-free and quota-free access to the European market, as the bloc marks 25 years of the Everything But Arms (EBA) initiative. The EU Delegation in Sierra Leone brought together business leaders and government officials at a…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Newspaper The Native Consortium and Research Centre has released a damning post-mortem report on Sierra Leone’s 50 Waka Fine buses, questioning the condition of the vehicles at delivery, the management of Le150.1 million generated in 31 months, and the failure to replace grounded buses. The report, which covers procurement and…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Newspaper Opposition lawmaker Hon. Ibrahim Barrie has challenged the Government to match its economic claims with real improvements in the lives of ordinary Sierra Leoneans, as he opened the debate on the President’s Address in Parliament. Barrie, of the main opposition All People’s Congress (APC), was entrusted by the opposition…
By Kadiatu Bangura, Daily Scope Newspaper Police investigators in Freetown-East have been urged to master the law before charging suspects, as the Sierra Leone Police intensifies efforts to improve investigations and secure stronger prosecutions in court. The one-day training, held at the Ross Road Police Station on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, focused on criminal law,…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S The Sierra Leone Correctional Services (SLCS) has cultivated 380 acres of farmland at the Mafanta Correctional Centre in Magburaka to promote self-sufficiency and support the Government’s Feed Salone initiative. The initiative is in line with President Julius Maada Bio’s Feed Salone programme launched three years ago, which seeks to boost…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has raised the reward for information leading to the arrest of Jos Leijdekkers, alias Bolle Jos, from €200,000 to €2 million. The announcement was made on Monday, November 2, 2026, as Dutch authorities intensify efforts to locate one of Europe’s most wanted fugitives. The tenfold…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S The Budget Advocacy Network (BAN) and the National Council of Paramount Chiefs (NCPC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen transparency, accountability and access to public budget information at chiefdom level across Sierra Leone. The agreement was signed on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, in Freetown, and seeks to…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Bo District has recorded a major improvement in maternal health, with maternal deaths dropping by 68.8 percent between early July and early October 2026 compared to the same period last year. According to figures presented during an engagement in Bo on Friday, October 30, 2026, the district recorded only five…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S FREETOWN — The withholding of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) result of 78-year-old Pa Lamin Turay by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has sparked public concern and raised questions over his candidate status. Pa Turay, who returned to formal education in 2019 at the age…
