By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Reporter The trial of Lansana Dumbuya, National Secretary General of the All People’s Congress (APC), was abruptly suspended on February 16, 2026. Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah and state prosecutors exited the courtroom due to overcrowding and disputes over the size of the defense team. Initially scheduled to continue today, the proceedings…
By Saidu Jalloh, D.S. Reporter A man was arrested on February 14, 2026, by a joint team of the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) and the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) at the Mile 38 checkpoint in Masiaka Division. The operation is part of ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking along key transit routes….
By Kadijatu Bangura, Staff Reporter The Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs (MoGCA) has convened a crucial meeting of the National Committee for Gender-Based Violence (NaCGBV) to reaffirm the Government of Sierra Leone’s commitment to a coordinated response to Gender-Based Violence (GBV). The gathering, which included representatives from key ministries, civil society organizations, and development…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Staff Reporter The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with the Government of Sierra Leone, has launched two transformative initiatives aimed at overhauling the country’s waste management systems and promoting a circular economy. The projects “Shifting to Zero Waste Against Pollution” (SWAP) and “Youth for Circularity 2030” were unveiled on February…
By Saidu Jalloh, Staff Reporter President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone has launched an ambitious 300-day campaign aimed at accelerating essential healthcare services, with a specific focus on reducing maternal mortality rates. The initiative was announced during the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly, where President Bio urged fellow African leaders and…
By Joseph Momoh, Staff Reporter Jeneba Bangura, Commissioner General of the National Revenue Authority (NRA), has publicly criticized the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA) for its ongoing failure to remit Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections. In a recent media briefing, Bangura highlighted that while GST is a pass-through tax that consumers pay on…
By Joseph Momoh, Staff Reporter In a significant step toward enhancing national security, the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) on February 13, 2026, destroyed an impressive 4,692 offensive weapons in a public exercise aimed at safeguarding the community and curtailing the proliferation of illegal arms. The destruction took place at ODHAV Multi Industries in Songo, under…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Abu Dhabi, UAE – February 11, 2026 – The Sierra Leone Embassy in the United Arab Emirates held a ceremony to bid farewell to outgoing Head of Chancery, Mrs. Menah Bando Fillie-Faboe, and to welcome her successor, Mohamed Sorie Conteh, Esq. During the event at the Embassy, Ambassador Rashid Sesay…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope MOYA, Freetown February 12, 2026 Minister of Youth Affairs Hon. Ibrahim Sannoh met with Mr. Mirzet Müezzinoğlu, the Country Director of the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA), to strengthen youth development initiatives between Sierra Leone and Türkiye. The meeting, characterized by a spirit of diplomacy and mutual respect, highlighted…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has delivered 350 metric tons of rice to the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) to bolster the National School Feeding Programme. This significant donation, made possible through support from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), was presented during…
