By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, Daily Scope Newspaper During the Sierra Leone Trade & Investment Day held in Istanbul, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Henry Musa Kpaka underscored the country’s vast agricultural potential, asserting that Sierra Leone can not only feed West Africa but also yield significant financial returns for investors. Kpaka noted that over…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S. In a revealing interview with Alie Kabba, the chief of the Yenga Community detailed the harrowing experiences faced by residents due to aggressive actions by Guinean soldiers. The chief recounted how the soldiers’ hostility forced him to advise his community to abandon their belongings and seek refuge in Koindu. “The…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia has announced new regulations for the 1446/2025 Hajj season, impacting Sierra Leone’s participation. Under the new rules, staff from the Sierra Leone Embassy and community volunteers in Saudi Arabia will be prohibited from assisting pilgrims at the holy sites of Arafat,…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Hon. Francis Sakila Nyumalin, the Minister of Internal Affairs of Liberia, has provided essential food supplies to families impacted by recent tensions along the Yenga border in Kissi Teng Chiefdom, Kailahun District. On May 23, 2025, Nyumalin, a native of Foya and a member of the Kissi tribe, traveled from…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S Freetown, Sierra Leone – On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, a delegation from the Fathers of Africa paid a courtesy visit to President Julius Maada Bio at State House, underscoring the importance of spiritual diplomacy and solidarity in national development. The meeting emphasized the growing partnership between Sierra Leone’s government and…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S Multiple legal proceedings against Tarine Keve Fairman Sr., an African-American investor and former FBI Special Agent, have been discharged in Sierra Leone due to lack of prosecution, highlighting a complex transnational business dispute with alleged criminal elements. On April 23, 2025, the Magistrate Court, led by His Worship Magistrate Sahr…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to Morocco, Alhaji Momodu Koroma, recently met with Dr. Leila Benali, Morocco’s Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, to explore opportunities for bilateral cooperation in energy transition and sustainable development. The meeting centered on potential collaboration in renewable energy, rural electrification, and sustainable mineral management. Both…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S A high-level delegation from the World Bank, alongside the Free Education Project (FEPS) team, has conducted a field visit to assess the impact of newly constructed school facilities under the project’s Component 3 – School Level Education Development. The visit aimed to provide ongoing support and supervision, showcasing notable achievements…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Reports indicate that Sierra Leonean soldiers have reinforced their presence in the contested border town of Yenga, Kailahun District, following alleged sporadic gunfire from Guinean forces amid ongoing territorial disputes. This region has long been a flashpoint between Guinea and Sierra Leone. Recent mapping confirms that the land belongs to…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope On April 22, 2025, Hon. Ibrahim Tawa Conteh, Deputy Speaker and Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee of Sierra Leone’s Parliament, met with the Legal Department of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) at its headquarters in Washington, DC. This high-level meeting was organized in collaboration with the IMF and…
