Liberian Labour Officials Visit Sierra Leone for Knowledge Exchange

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter A high-level delegation from the Liberian Ministry of Labour, led by Deputy Minister Honourable Steven S. Kolubah, has embarked on a working visit to Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security (MELSS) to enhance institutional capacity and exchange best practices in labour administration and management. The delegation…

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Minister Sackey and UNFPA Collaborate to Enhance Education and Child Protection

By: Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, Conrad Sackey, has reiterated the government’s commitment to fostering a more inclusive and empowering educational framework for all children. This affirmation followed a meeting with a high-level delegation from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), led by the newly appointed Country Representative,…

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NRA Chief Calls for Fiscal Self-Reliance as World Bank Support Plummets to Zero

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, Daily Scope Washington, D.C. — Jeneba Bangura, Commissioner General of Sierra Leone’s National Revenue Authority (NRA), has issued a stark warning about the diminishing flow of traditional aid to developing nations. Speaking at a high-level panel during the IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings, she revealed that Sierra Leone’s annual budget support from…

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ECOWAS Launches Initiative to Empower Youth in Election Observation Across West Africa

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, Daily Scope Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire — The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in collaboration with the ECOWAS Network of Electoral Commissions (ECONEC), has inaugurated a five-day training workshop aimed at integrating youth into election observation missions. The workshop, taking place from October 17 to 21, 2025, marks a significant…

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Health Minister Unveils Bold Reforms at AM25 Roundtable

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope Washington, D.C. — At the Annual Meetings 2025 of the Health Works Leaders Coalition Roundtable, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby, presented a comprehensive overview of the ongoing transformation within the nation’s healthcare sector. Representing President Julius Maada Bio, Dr. Demby engaged with key global figures, including…

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Opposition Leader Abdul Kargbo Denounces Drug Trafficking Claims by Gambia and Liberia

Freetown – Opposition leader Honourable Abdul Kargbo has vehemently rejected allegations from The Gambia and Liberia suggesting that Sierra Leone is a transit point for drug trafficking. Speaking in Parliament yesterday, Kargbo condemned the claims as “creating a false picture” of the nation. “Sierra Leone is not responsible for drugs in The Gambia or Liberia,”…

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Sierra Leone Joins African Official Gazettes Forum in Djibouti

Djibouti – Sierra Leone is participating in the African Official Gazettes Forum Conference, which commenced today under the auspices of President Ahmed Araita Alie of Djibouti. This two-day event convenes government officials, legal publishers, and civic education leaders from over 25 African nations, including Ethiopia, Senegal, Algeria, and Namibia. The forum aims to enhance the…

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