By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S The Campaign for Good Governance (CGG) in collaboration with Spotlight Initiative partners and other key stakeholders has intensified efforts to strengthen coordination and improve prevention and response to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in Moyamba District. The initiative, funded by UN Women through the Spotlight Initiative with support from the…
The Centre for Accountability and Rule of Law – Sierra Leone (CARL-SL) has launched a capacity-building programme in Mongo, Falaba District, to strengthen the response of justice and protection actors to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV). The initiative is being implemented under the UNDP Spotlight Initiative 2.0 Response and targets justice, security and protection service…
By Daily Scope Newspaper A teacher at the National Pentecostal Secondary School (NPSS), Mr Abass Conteh, has demonstrated an inspiring commitment to academic excellence by dedicating two months of his salary to reward pupils who have distinguished themselves academically in Government and History of Sierra Leone. The award ceremony, held on Wednesday, 28th October 2026,…
By Joseph Momoh reporter D.S Former Vice President and All People’s Congress (APC) presidential aspirant, Chief Samuel Sam-Sumana, has broken his silence on the political crisis that led to his removal from office, saying former President Ernest Bai Koroma was not behind his predicament. Sam-Sumana made the revelation during an appearance on AYV’s State of…
By Kadijatu Bangura The Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Kenyeh Barlay, has reaffirmed Government’s commitment to create at least 500,000 jobs for young people by 2030 under its Youth Employment Scheme. Minister Barlay gave the assurance on Wednesday, 28th October 2026, while delivering the keynote address on behalf of Vice President, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh…
By Saidu Jalloh D.S Sierra Leone has showcased its tourism and aviation investment opportunities at the 9th World Investment Forum in Doha, Qatar, in a bid to attract foreign direct investment and drive sustainable economic growth. The Sierra Leone delegation was led by the Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Nabeela Farida Tunis, and joined…
By Joseph Momoh D.S The Campaign for Human Rights and Development International (CHRDI) has uncovered 496 cases of alleged unlawful detention at the Freetown Male and Female Correctional Centres. In a letter dated Thursday, October 29, 2026, addressed to the Director General of the Sierra Leone Correctional Service, CHRDI demanded a full list of inmates…
By Joseph Momoh FREETOWN — The Salone Association of Bloggers (SAB) is seeking a formal partnership with the Chinese Embassy in Sierra Leone to expand media collaboration. The proposal was made by SAB President, Joseph Abass Sannoh, during a courtesy visit to the Chinese Embassy in Freetown. Sannoh, who led the delegation, thanked the Chinese…
By Daily Scope Reporter FREETOWN — Sierra Leone’s Chief Justice, His Lordship Honourable Justice Komba Kamanda, has launched the country’s first Training Manual and Mobile Courts Operational Manual for the handling of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) cases. The launch ceremony took place on Tuesday, 28th October 2026, at the Judiciary Library in Freetown. The two manuals…
By Saidu Jalloh FREETOWN — The United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel, Leonardo Santos Simão, has engaged Sierra Leonean authorities on the country’s ongoing constitutional review, human rights protection, and justice sector reform. The high-level talks centered on Sierra Leone’s democratic trajectory and reform agenda, with emphasis on strengthening institutions…
