STUDENTS QUESTION VICE-CHANCELLOR’S SUSPENSION AS TENSIONS RISE

By Alimatu Kargbo reporter D.S Freetown, Sierra Leone – A General Assembly meeting at the university on April 13, 2026, was marked by intense debate and concerns over reports of the Vice-Chancellor’s alleged suspension. The meeting, convened to update students on academic and welfare issues, brought together students and leaders to address pressing concerns. Student…

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Sierra Leone’s NEW Observes Benin Presidential Poll, Bolsters Regional Democracy Efforts

By Saidu Jalloh reporter D.S Freetown, Sierra Leone – The National Election Watch (NEW) has deployed observers to Benin to monitor the country’s presidential election, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s regional engagement. Rev. James A. Lahai, National Coordinator of NEW, leads the West Africa Election Observers Network (WAEON) delegation, while Kadiatu Tholley, a…

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SIERRA: WORKERS’ CONCERNS TAKE CENTER STAGE AS GOVERNMENT TACKLES S/TROPICAL DISPUTE

By Joseph Momoh reporter D.S Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security has stepped in to resolve an industrial dispute at Sierra Tropical Limited, meeting with aggrieved workers to address concerns over working conditions, unionization, and safety. Minister Mohamed Rahman Swaray led the delegation, emphasizing the government’s commitment to fair…

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Fake Presidential Aide Allegedly Swindles Sierra Leoneans of $31,900 in Visa Scam

By Kadijatu Bangura reporter D.S Freetown, Sierra Leone – Police are hunting for a man who posed as a presidential communications aide to defraud two Sierra Leonean women in the United States of $31,900, promising to expedite their travel documents. Peter Lahai, the suspect, allegedly claimed to be a Communications Specialist attached to President Julius…

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*Judiciary Officials Return with Chinese Certification, Bolster Sierra Leone’s Legal Framework

BY: Kisy Joseph Momoh Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Chief Justice of Sierra Leone, Komba Kamanda, has formally welcomed three senior members of the Judiciary back to the country after they successfully completed an intensive “Legal Elites” seminar in China. The ceremony, held at the Chief Justice’s chambers, recognized the officials’ dedication to enhancing their…

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MAFS Validates Crop Survey, Paving Way for Informed Agricultural Decisions

By: Saidu Jalloh Daily Scope Reporter Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS) has taken a significant step towards enhancing agricultural planning and food security with the validation of the 2025/26 National Crop Production Survey. The exercise, held at the ministry’s Conference Hall in Youyi Building, brought together stakeholders to…

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SLRSA and Red Cross Partner to Boost Road Safety and Emergency Response

By: Daily Scope Reporter Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) and the Sierra Leone Red Cross Society have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance road safety and emergency response services in the country. The agreement, signed at the SLRSA headquarters on Kissy Road, outlines a collaborative framework focusing…

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Sierra Leone Bolsters Climate Resilience at African Risk Capacity Conference

By Kadijatu Bangura reporter D.S Sierra Leone is strengthening its disaster preparedness and response capabilities through participation in the 16th Conference of the Parties (CoP16) of the African Risk Capacity (ARC) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The country’s delegation, led by Senior Deputy Financial Secretary Mariatu Brown, is engaging in high-level discussions on climate resilience, risk…

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HRCSL and MRU Partner to Combat Human Trafficking and Protect Migrants’ Rights

By Saidu Jalloh reporter D.S The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) and the Mano River Union (MRU) Secretariat have agreed to formalize their partnership to address human trafficking and migration issues in the region. The agreement, reached during a meeting in Freetown, aims to strengthen cooperation and coordination between the two institutions. The…

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