By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter On October 10, 2025, the nation marked World Mental Health Day 2025 with the theme, “Access to Services – Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies,” highlighting mental health as a fundamental human right. The day served as an opportunity to reflect on the ongoing efforts to enhance the mental…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter The Government of Sierra Leone, in collaboration with the African Land Institution Network (ALIN), the Rights and Resources Initiative (RRI), and the African Land Policy Centre (ALPC), is set to host the ALIN International Conference from October 14 to 16, 2025, at the Bintumani Conference Centre in Freetown. This significant event…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter A high-level delegation from Sierra Leone, led by Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, is set to visit the United Kingdom next week to explore strategic investment opportunities across key sectors. “I will be leading a team of public and private sector partners to the UK next week,” announced Chief Minister…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Brussels, Belgium – October 7, 2025 – The African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council (AU-PSC) and the European Union (EU) Political and Security Committee (EUPSC) have convened for their 16th annual joint consultative meeting, taking place from October 7 to 9. During the discussions, Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Newspaper Geneva, Switzerland, October 7, 2025 — At the 76th Session of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Executive Committee (ExCom), the government reaffirmed its dedication to protecting vulnerable populations and pursuing sustainable solutions for displaced individuals. Commissioner of the National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA), Ambassador Ernest…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Newspaper Freetown, Sierra Leone — The Environment Protection Agency of the Government has officially welcomed a high-level delegation from the Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia (EPA-Liberia) in a bid to enhance collaboration on pressing environmental issues in the region. Led by Anthony S. Kollie, Acting Deputy Executive Director of EPA-Liberia,…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has reaffirmed its longstanding partnership with Sierra Leone during a high-level meeting held in Iran between its Country Representative and the Sierra Leonean Ambassador. During a courtesy visit to His Excellency Salamu Koroma, Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to Iran, UNFPA Representative Mr. Ohashi Keita…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs (MoGCA), in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), recently concluded a transformative three-day workshop focused on eliminating Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Sierra Leone. Held from October 1st to 3rd, the training brought together a diverse group of health professionals,…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, Daily Scope Sierra Leone’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Alpha Sesay Esq., has announced a comprehensive package of electoral and justice sector reforms aimed at enhancing democratic participation and improving legal processes for citizens residing abroad. During the Civic Day Series held in the United States on Tuesday, AG Sesay…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, Daily Scope The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has successfully completed a transformative training initiative for 100 women-led and women-owned Very Small Enterprises (VSEs) in Sierra Leone, under its Empowering Women-Led and Women-Owned Small and Micro Enterprises (EWASME) project. Participants engaged in an extensive capacity-building program that encompassed essential topics such…
