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…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter The United Nations (UN) has appointed Jeneba J. Bangura, the Commissioner General of Sierra Leone’s National Revenue Authority (NRA), to its prestigious Committee of Experts on International Cooperation in Tax Matters. This announcement was made by UN Secretary-General AntĂłnio Guterres in a press release dated July 30, 2025. Bangura’s…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter Dr. Ibrahim Bangura, a prominent flagbearer aspirant for the All People’s Congress (APC) party, recently met with His Excellency Jacek Jankowski, the European Union Ambassador to Sierra Leone. Their discussion centered on crucial topics surrounding governance, democracy, and national development. Dr. Bangura, who serves as a senior partner at…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily ScopeFreetown — The U.S. Embassy in Freetown has issued clarifications regarding the disbursement of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) funding in response to inquiries from the public on social media. The Embassy emphasized that the $480 million MCC Compact does not funnel funds through the Government of Sierra Leone. Instead, it…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Monday, July 28, 2025, Cambridge, UK — The Vice Chancellor and Principal of Milton Margai Technical University (MMTU), Professor Philip John Kanu, recently held a high-level meeting with senior officials at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) in Cambridge, UK. This visit aimed to enhance international collaboration and develop research-driven solutions to…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S. His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone, in his role as Coordinator of the African Union Committee of Ten (C-10), recently led the Sixth C-10 Summit, which convened virtually on Friday. The summit focused on the pressing need for reform of the United Nations Security Council, emphasizing…
