UNFPA Representative Strengthens Ties with Minister of Information

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter Adekunle Adeniyi, the Country Representative of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), paid a courtesy visit to Sierra Leone’s Minister of Information and Civic Education, Hon. Chernor Bah, on November 27, 2025, at the Ministry’s office in Youyi Building. This visit underscores Sierra Leone’s enduring partnership with UNFPA and…

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Lawyer Kroma Struck Off and Ordered to Repay $36,055 for Fraudulent Conduct

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter In a landmark ruling that underscores the legal profession’s commitment to integrity, the Disciplinary Committee of the General Legal Council (GLC) has recommended the permanent removal of lawyer Mohamed Kroma from the Roll of Court and Bar in Sierra Leone, citing “unprofessional, dishonorable, and unworthy” conduct in a house…

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IMF Set to Unlock $78.8 Million for Sierra Leone’s Economic Recovery

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with the Sierra Leone government to advance the first and second reviews of its Extended Credit Facility (ECF), paving the way for an anticipated $78.8 million in funding for the West African nation. Pending approval from the IMF’s Executive…

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Human Cost of Terrorism

By the High Commissioner of India to Sierra Leone Terrorism remains one of the gravest threats of our time—an affliction that transcends borders, nationalities and cultures. It is not merely a security challenge; it is a direct assault on humanity, on our shared values, and on the universal aspiration for peace and development. Its impact…

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SALWACO MD Tiideni Jabbi Tours Kenema, Advocates for Improved Water Services

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope On November 26, 2025, the Managing Director of the Sierra Leone Water Company (SALWACO), Ing. Tiideni Hawa Jabbi, visited the Kenema station as part of her nationwide tour and site inspections. Accompanying her were key figures from SALWACO, including Board Chairman Joseph Ndanema, Board Member PC Amy Kallon, Director of…

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Government and Cyprus Strengthen Maritime Bonds with New MoU

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope On November 26, 2025, a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Sierra Leone and Cyprus, aimed at bolstering maritime training and capacity building. The agreement was formalized by Sierra Leone’s Minister of Transport and Aviation, Ambassador Alhaji Fanday Turay, and Cyprus’s Shipping Deputy Minister, Ms. Marina Hadjimanolis, at…

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Major Drug Bust in Freetown West: Police Seize Six Containers of Suspected Kush

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Freetown, Sierra Leone – On November 24, 2025, law enforcement in the Freetown West Region dealt a significant blow to drug traffickers with the seizure of three barrels and three cartons of dried leaves believed to be kush, following a coordinated intelligence-led operation. Under the supervision of Regional Commander…

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