By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter In the wake of an attack on National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., the U.S. government has ordered a thorough review of all Green Cards issued to migrants from Sierra Leone and 18 additional countries. This decision was announced on Thursday, as the suspect a 29-year-old Afghan national previously…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter Umaro Sissoco Embaló, the ousted President of Guinea-Bissau, has been airlifted to Senegal following a diplomatic intervention led by ECOWAS Chairman and Sierra Leonean President, Julius Maada Bio. The operation took place on Thursday, one day after military forces seized power, halting the announcement of crucial presidential election results…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter On Wednesday, Finance Minister Ahmed Sheku Fantamadi Bangura introduced the 2026 Finance Bill before the House of Parliament, aiming to generate an additional NLe 2.85 billion, which represents approximately 1.5% of the country’s GDP. In his presentation, Minister Bangura emphasized that the proposed measures are crucial for enhancing tax…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is committed to enhancing ethical standards and implementing measures in public sector institutions to protect public resources. As part of this mission, the ACC’s Bo regional office engaged with officials from the Bo City Council (BCC) and devolved sectors on corruption-related issues identified in the…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL), in collaboration with UNICEF, has successfully wrapped up a comprehensive 28-day training program for enumerators in preparation for the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS7). During the closing ceremony held at the EJ Hall, Fourah Bay College, Samuel Ansumana, Director of Communications and Public Relations…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) of Sierra Leone hosted a delegation from the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) on November 27, 2025, to discuss the country’s Second-Generation Country Review Report. This report aims to identify systemic gaps and enhance national development initiatives. The meeting, held in the Commissioner’s Conference Room…
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…
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…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter A tragic confrontation on Wednesday morning at Lungi International Airport resulted in the shooting death of Warrant Officer Class I Moses Brima Kabba, commander of the Presidential Guard, over a $100 tip. The incident occurred around 10:00 AM when Corporal Steven, a subordinate officer, allegedly opened fire on WOI…
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…
