By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter In a bid to enhance international cooperation and expand employment opportunities, Mohamed Rahman Swaray, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Employment, Labour and Social Security, recently met with the Director General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Minister of Labour of Oman. This engagement took place in preparation…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter State House, Freetown, Monday, 13 October 2025 – President Dr. Julius Maada Bio welcomed His Excellency Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), to Sierra Leone for the official launch of the country’s AfCFTA Readiness Assessment Report and the Updated National Trade Strategy (2024–2030). Minister…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter On Saturday, October 11, 2025, the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) successfully intercepted a substantial shipment of Tapentadol, commonly referred to as Tramadol, at the Bo Waterside Port of Entry. Authorities seized 1,067 packs of the drug, valued at $112,315.78 (LRD 21,340,000), concealed within two white slipper bags. The…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter On October 10, 2025, the nation marked World Mental Health Day 2025 with the theme, “Access to Services – Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies,” highlighting mental health as a fundamental human right. The day served as an opportunity to reflect on the ongoing efforts to enhance the mental…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter The Government of Sierra Leone, in collaboration with the African Land Institution Network (ALIN), the Rights and Resources Initiative (RRI), and the African Land Policy Centre (ALPC), is set to host the ALIN International Conference from October 14 to 16, 2025, at the Bintumani Conference Centre in Freetown. This significant event…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter A high-level delegation from Sierra Leone, led by Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, is set to visit the United Kingdom next week to explore strategic investment opportunities across key sectors. “I will be leading a team of public and private sector partners to the UK next week,” announced Chief Minister…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Brussels, Belgium – October 7, 2025 – The African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council (AU-PSC) and the European Union (EU) Political and Security Committee (EUPSC) have convened for their 16th annual joint consultative meeting, taking place from October 7 to 9. During the discussions, Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Newspaper Geneva, Switzerland, October 7, 2025 — At the 76th Session of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Executive Committee (ExCom), the government reaffirmed its dedication to protecting vulnerable populations and pursuing sustainable solutions for displaced individuals. Commissioner of the National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA), Ambassador Ernest…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Newspaper Freetown, Sierra Leone — The Environment Protection Agency of the Government has officially welcomed a high-level delegation from the Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia (EPA-Liberia) in a bid to enhance collaboration on pressing environmental issues in the region. Led by Anthony S. Kollie, Acting Deputy Executive Director of EPA-Liberia,…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has reaffirmed its longstanding partnership with Sierra Leone during a high-level meeting held in Iran between its Country Representative and the Sierra Leonean Ambassador. During a courtesy visit to His Excellency Salamu Koroma, Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to Iran, UNFPA Representative Mr. Ohashi Keita…
