By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter The European Union Delegation in Sierra Leone has initiated direct talks with the leadership of the opposition All People’s Congress amid rising political tension over the Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Bill, 2025. In a statement released Thursday, 13 August 2026, the EU described the engagement as a “rich…
OBITUARY ANNOUNCEMENT IN LOVING MEMORY OFMR. NASIRU KALLON With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved brother, friend, and fellow Academician, Mr. Nasiru Kallon. Sunrise: 5th September 1963.Sunset on Tuesday, 11th August 2026.Aged 61 years. Mr. Kallon was a proud member of the Albert Academy Alumni Association, National Chapter – 80s & 90s…
In Loving Memory. With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, aunty, sister and friend Madam Adijatu Iyabor Kupratu Adeleye.She departed this life on Saturday, 9th August 2026.Died at 69 years. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, 23rd August 2026.At Winners Chapel International,BoTime: 1pm.Interment: Bo CKC cemeteryFurther information will be announced…
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved father, uncle, and brother Engr. Olufemi Elkanah During.He departed this life on Wednesday, 22nd July 2026, at the age of 52 years. Funeral Service Details: For further information, please contact:+232 76 712448 / +232 76 770699. May his soul rest in perfect…
It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Madiana Sillah, who sadly passed away on 10th August 2026 in Freetown.Age: 32 years. Her passing is a painful loss to her family, loved ones, friends, and all those who knew and cherished her. She will be remembered for the memories,…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The Sierra Leone Police have destroyed two full containers of seized narcotics and pharmaceutical drugs in Freetown, as authorities step up efforts to cut off drug trafficking networks. The exercise took place on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at the Transnational Organised Crime Unit (TOCU) headquarters in Hastings. Police said…
Hon. Comrade Alpha SesayAttorney-General & Minister of JusticeRepublic of Sierra LeoneConstitutional Reform Beyond Political Convenience: Reflections on the Cowan Constitutional Review Commission and the Constitutional Amendment Bill 2026Dear Hon. Comrade Attorney-General & Minister of Justice,I hope this rather long letter finds you well.I have chosen to preface my substantive contribution to the ongoing national debate…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter A 22-year-old woman from Anderlecht has been arrested at Brussels Airport in Belgium after allegedly attempting to remove two suitcases containing approximately 51 kilograms of cocaine from the airport’s baggage hall. The woman was arrested on July 31, according to reports by Belgian media outlets VRT NWS and Het…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope ReporterFreetown, August 10, 2026 The National Civil Registration Authority (NCRA) has called for stronger investment in an integrated, decentralised and digital civil registration system as Sierra Leone prepares to enter a new decade of Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) development from 2027 to 2036. The call was made on…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope ReporterFalaba, August 12, 2026 Life in Kaliyereh, a town in Sulima Chiefdom, Falaba District, has become difficult as residents say an unclear border with Guinea is threatening their farms, businesses and daily movement. For months, tension has grown after a dispute earlier this year left people unsure where Sierra Leone…
