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By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs, in collaboration with the African Union (AU) and various international development organizations, held a strategic meeting aimed at addressing critical child protection issues across the nation. The discussions centered on formulating actionable solutions to combat harmful practices, including Female Genital Mutilation (FGM),…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter On the second day of the TICAD9 summit in Yokohama, Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister, Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, engaged in pivotal discussions with Japan’s Foreign Minister, aiming to empower Africa’s youth through strengthened educational initiatives and sectoral collaborations. During their meeting, Dr. Sengeh extended an invitation to Japan to…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter On August 20, 2025, U.S. Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Bryan David Hunt, welcomed members of the Millennium Challenge Authority Sierra Leone (MCA-SL) Board of Directors for a luncheon at his residence. The gathering aimed to celebrate the resumption of the MCC Compact implementation and to outline forthcoming steps for…

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter In a groundbreaking move to enhance youth empowerment in Sierra Leone, the Minister of Youth Affairs, Ibrahim Sannoh, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Economic and Commercial Counseling Center at the Sierra Leonean embassy in Guangzhou, China. This significant agreement aims to equip the nation’s youth…

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…