By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Sierra Leone’s Parliament has officially endorsed the Pro-People Finance Act 2026, a landmark piece of legislation designed to enhance fiscal discipline, expand social protection, and foster inclusive economic growth. The Act was approved after comprehensive consultations and policy reviews, spearheaded by the Ministry of Finance in collaboration with various…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Employees of Sierra Leone Postal Services (SALPOST) have commenced a nationwide strike today, protesting against a year of unpaid salaries. The workforce gathered outside the SALPOST headquarters in Freetown early this morning, demanding immediate resolution to their salary issues before resuming duties. The employees expressed that the prolonged delay…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter A three-week automobile repair and maintenance training program, supported by China, was officially launched on Friday at the Sierra Leone Foreign Service Academy. The initiative aims to enhance local automotive service capabilities and has brought together 50 participants from both public and private sectors. Running from November 28 to…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Sierra Leone has made significant progress in its battle against HIV/AIDS, recording a remarkable 73% decrease in AIDS-related fatalities, according to Dr. Sulaiman Lakoh, Director of Disease Prevention and Control. This announcement was made at a media breakfast event on November 29, 2025, in recognition of World AIDS Day….
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter The Ministry of Technical and Higher Education (MTHE), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), conducted a national workshop to validate a new Competency-Based Industrial Plumbing Curriculum (Levels 1–6). This initiative aims to align technical and vocational education with the demands of the labor market. At the…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter On Saturday, November 29, 2025, President Dr. Julius Maada Bio inaugurated a new €23 million Data Recovery Center in Bo City, developed by Orange Sierra Leone in collaboration with Sonatel Group. This state-of-the-art facility marks a significant advancement in Sierra Leone’s digital transformation agenda. During the launch, President Bio…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter In the wake of an attack on National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., the U.S. government has ordered a thorough review of all Green Cards issued to migrants from Sierra Leone and 18 additional countries. This decision was announced on Thursday, as the suspect a 29-year-old Afghan national previously…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter Umaro Sissoco Embaló, the ousted President of Guinea-Bissau, has been airlifted to Senegal following a diplomatic intervention led by ECOWAS Chairman and Sierra Leonean President, Julius Maada Bio. The operation took place on Thursday, one day after military forces seized power, halting the announcement of crucial presidential election results…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter On Wednesday, Finance Minister Ahmed Sheku Fantamadi Bangura introduced the 2026 Finance Bill before the House of Parliament, aiming to generate an additional NLe 2.85 billion, which represents approximately 1.5% of the country’s GDP. In his presentation, Minister Bangura emphasized that the proposed measures are crucial for enhancing tax…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is committed to enhancing ethical standards and implementing measures in public sector institutions to protect public resources. As part of this mission, the ACC’s Bo regional office engaged with officials from the Bo City Council (BCC) and devolved sectors on corruption-related issues identified in the…
