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By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S Indian authorities have arrested an Ivory Coast national for smuggling 1.13 kilograms of cocaine into the country after arriving from Sierra Leone. The arrest occurred last Thursday at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai. According to reports, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) intercepted the passenger based on a…

By Abass Conteh, Reporter On June 24, 2025, the ECOWAS Parliament convened a high-level Town Hall Meeting focused on psychoactive substance abuse and mental health, themed “Protecting Minds, Securing Future: A Parliamentary Response to Substance Abuse and Mental Health.” The event took place at the State Hall of the Sierra Leone House of Parliament, gathering…

By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S Abuja, Nigeria, Saturday, June 21, 2025 — President Dr. Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone has urged West African leaders to accelerate regional integration and strategic investment to foster inclusive economic growth. His remarks came during a Presidential Goodwill Message at the West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) held in Abuja….

Freetown, June 21, 2025 – The High Commission of India in Sierra Leone marked the 11th International Day of Yoga with an enthusiastic celebration at Sierra Palms Resort, aligning with this year’s global theme: “Yoga for One Earth, One Health.” The event underscored yoga’s role in promoting holistic well-being and environmental harmony. The celebration highlighted…

By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S Brussels, Belgium, Monday, June 23, 2025 — President Dr. Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone has arrived in Brussels ahead of the Global Health Summit scheduled for June 25, co-hosted by the European Union, the Gates Foundation, and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. The summit, themed “Global Summit: Health and Prosperity…

By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S. Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation has provided essential emergency relief to over 500 individuals affected by devastating fires in three Freetown communities: Kroo Bay, Blackhall Road, and Congo Town. This humanitarian effort is aimed at alleviating the hardships faced by those impacted by the recent disasters….

By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, Daily Scope The Government of Sierra Leone, through the Ministry of Information and Civic Education, in collaboration with the University of the Fraser Valley, Canada, organized a pivotal policy dialogue on “The Role of Policy in Advancing Gender Equality and Inclusive Education” at the Miatta Conference Hall in Freetown on Friday,…

By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S. On June 9, 2025, the Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs (MoGCA) in Sierra Leone hosted a pivotal meeting at the Plan International conference hall, uniting government officials, a Moroccan delegation, and child rights organizations to discuss collaborative efforts aimed at improving child welfare. The Sierra Leonean delegation included Deputy…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S. The Sierra Leone government has evacuated all diplomatic staff from its embassy in Tehran, along with 36 Sierra Leonean students residing in Iran, due to escalating security concerns. The relocation took place on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, with all individuals safely brought to Armenia. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and…

By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S. The World Bank has officially launched its Country Economic Memorandum (CEM), aimed at facilitating structured transformation and job creation in Sierra Leone as the nation seeks to achieve middle-income status. At the launch event, Ecobank Sierra Leone Managing Director Sebastian Ashong-Katai joined a panel of government officials and private sector…