SLENA Faces Budget Hurdles as Parliament Pushes for Stronger Oversight

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The Parliamentary Committee on Information and Civic Education has urged the Sierra Leone News Agency to enhance reporting standards and inter-agency coordination, even as it grapples with delayed funding and logistical gaps. During an oversight session on Monday, the Committee reviewed SLENA’s operations, financial standing, and reform agenda. Managing…

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Government Launches 10-Day Nationwide Drive to Strengthen School Feeding Programme

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The Government of Sierra Leone, through the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, will roll out a nationwide sensitization campaign to boost implementation of the National School Feeding Programme across all 15 operational districts. The 10-day exercise is aimed at deepening stakeholder collaboration, raising public awareness, and tightening…

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ECOWAS Concludes 69th Summit in Lungi, Elects Senegal’s Faye as New Chairman

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The 69th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government wrapped up in Lungi on Sunday, with West African leaders reaffirming their commitment to regional unity, peace, security and economic integration. Hosted at the newly inaugurated Julius Maada Bio International Conference Centre, the summit brought…

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Another 40-Foot Container Truck Crashes in Freetown, Sparks Traffic Chaos

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporte Traffic in central Freetown was thrown into disarray on Thursday after a 40-foot container truck overturned near the Congo Cross Roundabout, blocking a major artery and causing hours of congestion. The accident happened during busy hours, prompting security forces to close off the affected section to allow for clearance…

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ICPNC Calls for Action on Peace Pacts to Deepen National Unity

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The Independent Commission for Peace and National Cohesion has urged government, political parties, and other stakeholders to move from dialogue to delivery by fully implementing recent peace agreements. Speaking on behalf of the Commission, Executive Secretary Hawa Sally Samai said signing agreements alone will not address the country’s political…

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CHRDI Hails Govt’s Ratification of African Court Protocol as Win for Human Rights

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The Campaign for Human Rights and Development International has applauded the Government of Sierra Leone for ratifying the Protocol establishing the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights, describing the move as a significant step toward strengthening justice and accountability. In a statement issued Wednesday, CHRDI said the ratification…

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President Bio and VP Jalloh Conduct Final Inspection of Lungi Conference Centre Ahead of ECOWAS Summit

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter President Dr. Julius Maada Bio and Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh on Thursday led a final assessment tour of the newly completed President Julius Maada Bio International Conference Centre in Lungi, as Sierra Leone prepares to host the 69th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of…

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Government Strips 19 NGOs of Operating Licenses Over Regulatory Breaches

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The Ministry of Planning and Economic Development has de-registered 19 non-governmental organizations in Sierra Leone for failing to comply with national regulations governing the sector. In a press release issued on 13 July 2026, the Ministry said the revocations took effect immediately following a nationwide compliance verification exercise. The…

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‘Doti Mus Go’ Workers Demand Unpaid Wages, Accuse FCC of Project Mismanagement

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Workers engaged under the Freetown City Council’s ‘Doti Mus Go’ sanitation project have called on authorities to intervene over alleged non-payment of salaries, claiming the initiative was suspended abruptly without explanation. The workers allege that the six-month program, which began in November 2025, was halted after just one month…

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