By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The Minister of Finance, Hon. Sheku Ahmed Fatamadi Bangura, has called for urgent expansion of Sierra Leone’s port infrastructure, warning that current capacity constraints could undermine trade, investment, and long-term economic growth. Speaking during deliberations on the 2026 Supplementary Budget, the Minister said the country can no longer depend…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority has introduced mandatory standard inspections for all vehicles entering the country, as part of new measures aimed at reducing road traffic accidents. Under the new directive, vehicles that do not meet required safety and roadworthiness standards will not be issued a Temporary Vehicle…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter A man has been detained by police in Tongo following the death of a woman who allegedly received an injection from an unlicensed practitioner at a health facility on Monday, August 10, 2026. The deceased, Fatmata M. Ngevao, reportedly died shortly after the injection was administered to her at…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Segepoh Solomon Thomas, has referred a key constitutional matter to the Supreme Court to determine the legal threshold required for passing the Constitution of Sierra Leone Amendment Bill. Delivering a ruling on the floor of the House, the Speaker said parliamentary decisions are…
By Joseph Ibrahim Bahme Sankoh The Sierra Leone International Model United Nations (SIMUN) in partnership with the Chinese Embassy in Freetown, successfully hosted the China–Africa Youth Dialogue & Model United Nations Conference 2026 from 4–6 August 2026 at the Tunde Cole Building, Fourah Bay College, bringing together young leaders, diplomats, academics, development practitioners and other…
By Joseph MomohDaily Scope Reporter The Government of Sierra Leone, through the Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, in partnership with GOAL Sierra Leone and with support from Charity: Water, has commissioned 112 water and sanitation facilities across Moyamba and Kenema Districts in a move set to benefit an estimated 35,000 people. The 12-month project…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The Mano River Women Peace Network, MARWOPNET, has raised concern over increasing cases of sexual and gender-based violence and digital abuse targeting women and girls in Pujehun District, calling for stronger community action to address the problem. The warning came during a one-day community engagement in Zimmi, Makpele Chiefdom,…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter President Dr. Julius Maada Bio on Friday officially opened the Fourth Session of the Sixth Parliament of the Second Republic, declaring the next year as a period of accelerated delivery in food production, energy supply, healthcare, education and job creation. Addressing Parliament at Tower Hill in accordance with Section…
By Kadijatu Bangura Daily Scope Reporter Dr. Ibrahim Bangura has taken an early lead in an independent APC flagbearer opinion poll, securing 3,600 votes out of 10,359 cast and opening a wide margin over other declared aspirants ahead of the party’s 2028 presidential ticket race. According to results circulated on WhatsApp, former Vice President Chief…
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