By Saidu Jalloh, D.S. Reporter The Government of Sierra Leone has launched an innovative cashless payment system for the Waka Fine buses, aimed at enhancing the convenience and efficiency of public transportation in Freetown. Passengers can now use a Waka Fine card to pay for their fares, a significant step intended to reduce cash transactions…
By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Reporter Sierra Leone (S/L) has officially launched an innovative direct shipping route connecting Taizhou Port in China to the Queen Elizabeth II Quay in Freetown, significantly enhancing trade by reducing transit times from 12 weeks to just five. The new corridor, aimed at optimizing the flow of goods between the two…
By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Reporter Freetown, December 11, 2025 His Excellency Rtd. Brigadier Dr. Julius Maada Bio, President of Sierra Leone, has lauded the transport sector for its ongoing commitment to innovation and modernization during a visit to the Transport Sector Booth at the National Civic Festival. The President’s remarks came as he toured the…
By Joseph Momoh, D.S. Reporter In a significant boost for healthcare in Sierra Leone, Save the Children, in collaboration with the National Medical Supplies Agency and other partners, has donated essential medicines worth $224,434 to the District Health Management Teams in Pujehun and Port Loko. This initiative is part of the Strengthening Health Systems Project,…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Musa Koroma, a Sierra Leonean citizen holding a British passport, has been arrested at Freetown International Airport while attempting to leave the country with dried leaves suspected to be marijuana. The arrest was confirmed by Michael J. K. Lagga, head of the Transnational Organized Crime Unit, who indicated that…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio visited the Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL) booth at the Salon Civic Festival, where he reaffirmed his administration’s strong backing for the ongoing national census initiative. The government has allocated approximately $20.8 million to support the 2024 census, including $17 million dedicated…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Orange Sierra Leone, in collaboration with Mobihive, has introduced the Tross Phone initiative, a new device financing scheme that enables customers to purchase selected smartphones on credit and pay in monthly installments. The launch event took place on December 10, 2025, at Orange’s office on Rawdon Street in Freetown….
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter Benguema Barracks, Waterloo — December 11, 2025In a significant milestone for the Republic of Sierra Leone, President Dr. Julius Maada Bio officially commissioned 1,017 newly trained soldiers and officer cadets into the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF). At the ceremony held at the Armed Forces Training Centre,…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter The All People’s Congress (APC) has announced a nationwide Pre-Convention Elections Sensitization Tour scheduled from December 15, 2025, to January 4, 2026. This initiative aims to prepare party members for upcoming internal elections. The announcement was made by the APC’s Internal Elections Management Committee (IEMC) on December 10, 2025….
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S. In a collaborative effort to honor International Human Rights Day, the European Union Delegation in Sierra Leone partnered with International IDEA Africa & West Asia and BBC Media Action Sierra Leone, gathering civil society organizations (CSOs) from across the nation. The event provided a platform for various stakeholders to celebrate…
