By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S. Sierra Leone has been ranked as the second lowest country in the world in the latest Human Development Index (HDI) report from the United Nations Development Programme. With a score of 0.457, the nation exemplifies the profound challenges of poverty, instability, and limited quality of life that plague many African…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S.United Nations Headquarters, New York, Tuesday, 23 September 2025 President Julius Maada Bio delivered a keynote address at the Annual g7+ High-Level Summit, coinciding with the 80th United Nations General Assembly, where he celebrated Sierra Leone’s decade-long leadership of the coalition of fragile and conflict-affected states. Reflecting on the nation’s transformation,…
By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Reporter At the Seventh C-10 Summit held at the United Nations Headquarters, President Dr. Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone reaffirmed Africa’s demand for permanent representation on the UN Security Council, emphasizing the continent’s need for a voice in global governance. As the current Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority and Coordinator…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Sierra Leone showcased its commitment to peace education during the UNESCO International Policy Training on Addressing Violent Pasts through Education, held in Poland from September 15 to 20, 2025. The Sierra Leonean delegation played a pivotal role in promoting the integration of peace education into national policies, emphasizing the…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter The U.S. Embassy in Freetown has officially announced the resignation of Ambassador Bryan D. Hunt, effective September 17, 2025. Citing personal reasons related to family medical considerations, Ambassador Hunt will not be returning to Sierra Leone. In a public notice issued on Thursday, the Embassy confirmed that Chargé d’Affaires…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The inaugural Sierra Leone-Canada Trade and Investment Summit commenced today in Toronto, with First Lady Dr. Fatima Maada Bio leading the charge as the Grand Chief Patron. In her keynote address, she emphasized that empowering women is essential for driving Sierra Leone’s economic growth and fostering global partnerships. Organized…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter Chief Augustine Tamba, representing displaced families from Yenga, has reported that the community remains inaccessible to both national military personnel and ECOWAS delegates. In a recent interview with Liberty Online TV, Chief Tamba emphasized that, despite official claims of Yenga being “free,” ongoing security issues have hindered any potential visits to…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter MOYA, Freetown, September 16, 2025 — The Minister of Youth Affairs, Mr. Ibrahim Sannoh, welcomed a high-level delegation from the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) at his office today as part of a week-long mission aimed at advancing mental health legislation and fostering public health partnerships in…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, September 16, 2025 — President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone, currently serving as Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority, was warmly welcomed by Burkinabé Head of State Captain Ibrahim Traoré upon his arrival at Ouagadougou International Airport for a one-day working visit. During this visit, President Bio is…
By Saidu Jalloh, D.S. In a significant step towards enhanced defense collaboration, the United States Africa Command (US AFRICOM) has formalized a military support agreement with the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF). The Acquisition and Cross Servicing Agreement (ACSA) was signed on September 8, 2025, by Brigadier-General George TM Dietrich, the US AFRICOM…
