By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope On November 26, 2025, a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Sierra Leone and Cyprus, aimed at bolstering maritime training and capacity building. The agreement was formalized by Sierra Leone’s Minister of Transport and Aviation, Ambassador Alhaji Fanday Turay, and Cyprus’s Shipping Deputy Minister, Ms. Marina Hadjimanolis, at…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Freetown, Sierra Leone – On November 24, 2025, law enforcement in the Freetown West Region dealt a significant blow to drug traffickers with the seizure of three barrels and three cartons of dried leaves believed to be kush, following a coordinated intelligence-led operation. Under the supervision of Regional Commander…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter Freetown, Sierra Leone – On November 25, 2025, Meisie Nkau, Chief Executive Officer of the African Organization of English-speaking Supreme Audit Institutions (AFROSAI-E), and her delegation from Waterkloof, Pretoria, South Africa, paid a courtesy visit to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) at Integrity House, Tower Hill. This visit is part…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter Morocco – Sierra Leone’s Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs, Hon. Dr. Isata Mahoi, recently participated in the inaugural African Forum of Children’s Parliament, a significant gathering of African leaders, international organizations, and youth parliamentarians, held under the esteemed patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Meryem. The event,…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Luanda, Angola – In a powerful address at the 7th African Union-European Union Summit on November 23, 2025, President Dr. Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone urged leaders from Africa and Europe to forge a partnership grounded in mutual respect, shared responsibilities, and genuine equality. President Bio, who also…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter Freetown, Sierra Leone – On November 25, 2025, the Parliament of Sierra Leone debated and ratified a pivotal Offshore Bulk Handling Concession Agreement aimed at bolstering the nation’s development. The agreement, established between the Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority (SLPHA), the Government of the Republic of Sierra Leone…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Air Sierra Leone has been honored with the Outstanding Leadership and Societal Impact Award at the 2025 Visionary Awards ceremony, which took place on Saturday at the New Brookfields Hotel. The airline was recognized for its exemplary leadership and significant contributions to national development. The award was accepted by…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter On November 24, 2025, Ing. Tiideni Hawa Jabbi, the newly appointed Managing Director of the Sierra Leone Water Company (SALWACO) and the first woman to hold this position, commenced Day 5 of her nationwide tour. Accompanied by Board Chairman Joseph Ndanema and Board Member PC Amy, she visited Mile…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter A senior health expert from the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a stark warning regarding the misuse of antibiotics in Sierra Leone, particularly among young women using these drugs to prevent or terminate pregnancies. The misuse is contributing to alarming levels of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the country….
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The Cabinet has officially endorsed the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget and accompanying Finance Bill, paving the way for submission to Parliament. The approval was announced during a special meeting chaired by President Julius Maada Bio. Vice President Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh highlighted that the budget focuses on strategic investments designed…
