By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter In a recent announcement, the Sierra Leonean embassy in Russia has addressed the concerns of students regarding delays in their stipends, emphasizing its commitment to ongoing dialogue with authorities in Freetown. The embassy acknowledged that students are aware of the ongoing discussions with key government bodies, including the Ministry…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope The National Revenue Authority (NRA) has announced a new mandatory banking verification process for customs clearance, as detailed in a public notice issued on August 14, 2025. Following discussions with commercial banks and Clearing and Forwarding Agencies, the NRA has informed importers, clearing agents, and the general public that all…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) has embarked on a new phase of Sierra Leone-Cuba relations following a significant meeting with Cuban Ambassador Norma Sanchez Aguila at the Cuban Embassy in Freetown on Monday. Led by President Alhaji Manika Kamara, the SLAJ delegation included Immediate Past President Ahmed Sahid…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope H.E. Rasha Poliman Mohin Eldin, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt, has expressed a keen interest in bolstering vocational training initiatives in Sierra Leone. During a courtesy visit to the Minister of Technical and Higher Education, Dr. Ramatulai Wurie, at the Ministry’s Conference Room in New…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope In a significant display of bilateral cooperation, the Chinese Embassy in Sierra Leone has donated critical surveillance equipment to the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) to enhance the country’s “Safe City” Project. The formal ceremony, attended by senior officials and representatives from law enforcement, showcased the donation, which includes 45 CCTV…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The Global Mercy, operated by the international charity Mercy Ships, has returned to Sierra Leone for a ten-month mission aimed at enhancing surgical care and medical training in the country. After a brief maintenance period in Cádiz, Spain, the hospital ship is set to collaborate with national and local…
In a stunning display of talent, Frederick Dapaye Peters, widely known as Famous, triumphed at the Sierra Leone Music Awards (SLMA) 2025 held in the USA, taking home three of the evening’s top honors: Best Music, Best Artist, and Best Album. This extraordinary achievement solidifies his position as one of Sierra Leone’s leading musical icons….
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope ReporterNew York City, August 9, 2025 In a poignant and powerful address, Honourable Chernor Bah, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Information and Civic Education, captivated over 700 youth delegates from 100 countries at the 30th AFS Youth Assembly. His keynote speech, titled “From War Child to World Stage,” resonated deeply, eliciting…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter The U.S. government has unveiled the CBP Home Mobile App, an initiative by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), aimed at assisting noncitizens who have overstayed their visas or are unlawfully present in the country to voluntarily depart the United States with dignity and structure. Following a proclamation issued…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope In a significant advancement for regional connectivity, the governments of Sierra Leone and Liberia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement Free Roaming services. This initiative, backed by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), aims to abolish cross-border call charges, enhancing communication between the two…
