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…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter Nairobi, Kenya – Francis Ben Kaifala Esq., Commissioner of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), signed the Charter for the African Asset Recovery Practitioners Forum (AARP-Forum) today during the opening of its inaugural meeting in Nairobi. The three-day event, taking place from April 15 to 17 at the Panari Hotel, convenes heads of…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S A pivotal three-day working group meeting focusing on the adaptation of the ECOWAS Regional Trafficking in Persons Plus Strategy commenced today, April 8th, at the Atlantic Hotel, Lumley Beach. The meeting, organized by the Anti-Trafficking In Persons Task Force Secretariat of Sierra Leone, is being conducted under the auspices of…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter Myk Berewa, the Director of Communications, has outlined the purpose behind the visit of popular Nigerian influencer Jadrolita, known as Javis, to schools in Sierra Leone. The initiative aims to inspire children positively and combat negative social media behaviors. In response to circulating rumors, Berewa clarified that Javis was neither invited…
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter The United States government has issued a stark warning to Sierra Leonean travelers regarding the severe consequences of misrepresenting facts and submitting fraudulent documents. The US Embassy in Freetown cautioned that violators could face lifetime bans from entering the United States. The embassy’s warning was shared on its X (formerly Twitter)…
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has inaugurated a significant initiative to supply assistive devices to disabled children throughout Sierra Leone. This program marks a hopeful new chapter for one of the nation’s most vulnerable populations, recovering from the impacts of civil war and the Ebola epidemic. The initiative…
