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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
