Politics
Paul Tucker Takes Helm as Deputy Minister of Communication, Pledges Commitment to National Progress
By Saidu Jalloh, D.S. Reporter The Ministry of Communication, Technology, and Innovation (MoCTI) has officially welcomed Paul Hingha Tucker as its new Deputy Minister. His appointment was marked by an engaging session that showcased his dedication to public service and appreciation for the Ministry’s ongoing initiatives. During his inaugural address, Tucker expressed admiration for Minister…
President Bio Strengthens Ties with OACPS
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily ScopeFreetown, July 28, 2025 — President Julius Maada Bio convened a meeting at State House today with H.E. Moussa Saleh Batraki, the Secretary-General of the Organization of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS), to discuss avenues for enhanced cooperation in Sierra Leone’s economic development. During their discussions, President Bio reiterated his…
Government Joins Global Initiative to Combat Child Mortality at 2025 Immunization Forum
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S. Sierra Leone has taken a significant step in the global fight against preventable child deaths by participating in the Innovation and Action for Immunization and Child Survival Forum 2025. This high-level conference, hosted by the governments of Mozambique and Sierra Leone in partnership with Spain, “la Caixa” Foundation, the Gates…
CHRDI Conducts Stakeholder Training on Climate Governance and Human Rights
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S. For The Campaign for Human Rights and Development International (CHRDI) has successfully concluded a two-day workshop aimed at enhancing climate governance and advocating for a human rights-based approach to climate action in Sierra Leone. The training, held at the CHRDI headquarters on Wilkinson Road in Freetown, gathered a diverse group…
Sierra Leone Requests Increase of 400 Hajj Scholarships from Saudi Arabia
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S In a significant diplomatic move, H.E. Mohammed S. Barrie, Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, has formally requested an increase in Hajj Royal scholarships from 100 to 500 for the upcoming 1447/2026 Hajj season. This appeal was made during a courtesy visit to Dr. Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Rabeeah, Advisor…
Freetown City Council Mobilizes 1,000 Youth for Major Flood Mitigation Effort
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter In an ambitious initiative to combat flooding in Freetown, the Freetown City Council (FCC) has rallied over 1,000 young volunteers to clear silt and debris from vital drainage channels throughout the city. This significant undertaking, which began two weeks ago, has seen an average of 50 youths per community engaged daily…
The SLPP Northern Region Delegates massively welcomed and endorsed the 4 Rs of Hon. Sarjoh Aziz-Kamara as the Next National Secretary General
The SLPP Northern Region has spoken and spoken powerfully.In a show of unity, and purpose, delegates across the region warmly received and strongly endorsed Hon. Sarjoh Aziz-Kamara as the next National Secretary General of the SLPP. With resounding applause and unshaken confidence, the delegates embraced his transformative agenda for a stronger SLPP built on the…
$55 Million Grant Boosts Black Johnson Fish Harbour Project
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter FREETOWN, Sierra Leone — During the Ministry of Information and Civic Education’s weekly government press briefing on July 8, 2025, Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Princess Dugba, shared promising updates on the Black Johnson Fish Harbour Project. Minister Dugba emphasized that this initiative represents a significant advancement for Sierra Leone’s…
“Basita Michael Challenges Government on 70% Employment Claims”
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S Human rights lawyer Basita Michael has strongly refuted claims made by Presidential Spokesman Alpha Kanu, who stated that 70% of Sierra Leone’s rural population is now employed. Michael characterized Kanu’s assertion as misleading and a dangerous distortion of the country’s employment reality. In her remarks, Michael emphasized the importance of…
Corruption Watch Raises Alarm Over Unpaid School Subsidies Amid Free Education Initiative
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S Alhaji Abu Koroma, the National Coordinator of Corruption Watch Sierra Leone, has expressed serious concerns regarding the government’s failure to disburse school subsidies for two academic terms, despite the ongoing free quality education initiative. Koroma urged the government to fulfill its commitments to support educational institutions, emphasizing the critical need…