Ministry of Gender Partners with UNFPA to End FGM in Sierra Leone

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs (MoGCA), in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), recently concluded a transformative three-day workshop focused on eliminating Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Sierra Leone. Held from October 1st to 3rd, the training brought together a diverse group of health professionals,…

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UNDP Empowers 100 Women Entrepreneurs Through EWASME Initiative

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, Daily Scope The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has successfully completed a transformative training initiative for 100 women-led and women-owned Very Small Enterprises (VSEs) in Sierra Leone, under its Empowering Women-Led and Women-Owned Small and Micro Enterprises (EWASME) project. Participants engaged in an extensive capacity-building program that encompassed essential topics such…

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Sierra Leone Becomes 60th Nation to Ratify Historic Marine Biodiversity Agreement

By Saidu Jalloh, D.S. Reporter Minister Jiwoh Abdulai represented His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio at the #UNGA80 celebrations, marking a significant milestone with the ratification of the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement) by over 60 countries. Sierra Leone proudly became the…

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Minister Ibrahim Sannoh Advocates for Digital Inclusion at UNGA80 Youth Forum

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter During the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Minister of Youth Affairs Ibrahim Sannoh delivered a compelling lecture at the Aspire Artemis Foundation High-Level Forum, focusing on the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in bridging the global digital divide and fostering opportunities for youth. In his address, themed…

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Bold Alliance: ACC and UNDP Unite to Revolutionize Anti-Corruption Efforts in Sierra Leone!

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope FREETOWN, September 24, 2025 — The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has initiated a strategic partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to enhance anti-corruption efforts in Sierra Leone. This collaboration was discussed during a high-level meeting with UNDP Resident Representative Fredrick Hans Ampiah, held at the UNDP Conference Room in…

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USD 2.2 Billion Energy Compact Secured to Transform Electricity Access

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope New York, USA, September 24, 2025 — Sierra Leone has marked a significant achievement with the official endorsement of its USD 2.2 billion Mission 300 Energy Compact, heralded as the largest infrastructure development initiative in the country’s history. The announcement was made during the Bloomberg Global Forum 2025, with backing…

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Nabeela Tunis Honored as Africa’s Best Tourism Minister and Among Top 100 Tourism Personalities

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S.Freetown, 22 September 2025 Nabeela Farida Tunis, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, has received prestigious accolades, being named Africa’s Best Minister of Tourism and recognized among the Top 100 Travel and Tourism Personalities on the continent. These honors were presented at the 21st AKWAABA African Travel Market held…

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Attorney General Urges Collective Action for Peace at International Day of Peace Celebration

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S.Bintumani Conference Hall, Aberdeen, Freetown – Monday, 22 September 2025 Sierra Leone’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Alpha Sesay, delivered a keynote address at the national commemoration of the International Day of Peace, organized by the Independent Commission for Peace and National Cohesion under the theme “Act Now for a…

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