By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter On February 24, 2026, the Rt. Hon. Speaker Segepoh Solomon Thomas attended the NGO-Parliamentary Dialogue, emphasizing its significance in fostering policy coherence aligned with President Julius Maada Bio’s National Priorities. He described the engagement as a vital enhancement of the democratic process, underscoring the collaborative nature of parliamentary work….
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope The Ministry of Youth Affairs (MoYA), in collaboration with the National Youth Commission (NAYCOM), held a strategic engagement with Leone Rock Metal Group on 23 February 2026 aimed at strengthening youth employment and skills development in Sierra Leone’s mining sector. Led by Minister Ibrahim Sannoh, the MoYA delegation included…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, Daily Scope The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) has reported 30 fire incidents nationwide between January and February 2026, data released by the agency show. The figure, compiled from incidents recorded over the two‑month period, signals a worrying rise in fire outbreaks as the country approaches the dry season. The Southern,…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, Daily Scope The All Peoples Congress (APC) has summoned an emergency meeting of its elected officials and members of the National Advisory Committee (NAC) to discuss developments surrounding the proposed appointment of Edmond Sylvester Alpha as Chief Electoral Commissioner and Chairman of the Electoral Commission of Sierra Leone (ECSL). In a…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, Daily Scope The Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) has unveiled plans for a modern military housing complex in Masiaka as part of a broader effort to improve troop welfare and modernize defence infrastructure. Officials confirmed land has been secured for the new accommodation project, which is intended to replace…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope Freetown CAUSE Canada and its Sierra Leone partner officially launched the EmpowerHER Project on Monday, 23 February 2026 at the New Brookfields Hotel in Freetown. The seven-year initiative (2025–2032), funded by Global Affairs Canada, aims to advance sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for adolescent girls and women…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Starting February 25, 2026, Sierra Leoneans with dual British citizenship will encounter stricter border regulations when traveling to the United Kingdom. With the UK government fully implementing its digital Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system, the longstanding practice of “passport switching” will no longer be permitted. Under the new rules,…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter Istanbul, Türkiye, February 20, 2026 Her Excellency Francess Virginia Anderson, PhD, Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to Türkiye, has wrapped up a productive week-long visit to Istanbul, which included important discussions with Istanbul Nişantaşı University focused on establishing a potential academic partnership with the University of Sierra Leone. During her visit,…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Freetown, Sierra Leone February 12, 2026 Rtd. AIG Morie Lengor Esq., Minister of Internal Affairs, has affirmed the Ministry’s full support for the upcoming 2026 International Conference of Information Commissioners (ICIC) and the International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI), along with the Right to Access Information Commission’s…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter A recent audit of the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority has revealed critical mismanagement in the calculation and payment of PAYE taxes owed to the National Revenue Authority (NRA). The audit uncovered a significant outstanding balance of NLe2,520,146.55 (two billion, five hundred and twenty million, one hundred and forty-six…
