Politics
Brain teaser: The Mysterious Island Riddle
You find yourself on a mysterious island with two paths: one leads to freedom, while the other leads to certain doom. At the fork in the road, you encounter two guardians. One guardian always tells the truth, and the other always lies, but you don’t know which is which. You are allowed to ask only…
Sierra Leone and Guinea Enhance Border Clarity with New Documentation
By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S Sierra Leone and Guinea have submitted legal, administrative, and cartographic documents to clarify their land and maritime boundaries, with support from the German Cooperation through GIZ under the African Union Border Program (AUBP). The documentation was presented during the Third Joint Technical Commission meetings held in Kailahun District from March…
ChildFund Sierra Leone Unveils National Initiative to Boost Children’s Emotional Skills
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S. In a landmark move to strengthen emotional intelligence and social skills among children, ChildFund Sierra Leone, in collaboration with the Ministries of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) and Technical and Higher Education (MTHE), has officially launched the National Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Technical Working Group. The initiative was unveiled…
Freetown’s Mayor Celebrates Milestone in Female Leadership at Namibia’s Inauguration
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S. Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr recently attended the historic inauguration of H.E. Dr. Cde. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, who has made history as Namibia’s first female president. The ceremony took place on Saturday, March 22, 2025, marking a significant milestone for female leadership in Africa. In a heartfelt message shared on her social…
A Serendipitous Encounter
Lover’s Groove In the charming town of Willow Creek, where cobblestone streets wound through quaint shops and fragrant bakeries, Ella ran her family’s flower shop, “Petals and Posies.” One sunny afternoon, while arranging a bouquet of vibrant sunflowers, she caught a glimpse of a tall figure through the window. It was a man in a…
Gen-Z Leadership: The Future of Fourah Bay College’s Student Union Elections
Author: Brima Rawlings Koroma As Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone, gears up for its Student Union Elections, the discourse surrounding the two leading factions, the Black Family and the White Family, has taken a contentious turn. The Black Family is poised to present the youngest candidates in the college’s history—a dynamic group of…
A Vision for Leadership: Alfred Sesay and Lala Bayani Sidibe
At Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone, a new wave of leadership is emerging, spearheaded by two dynamic individuals: Alfred Sesay and Lala Bayani Sidibe. Both are third-year students who embody the aspirations and potential of their peers, committed to creating a more inclusive and empowering environment for students. Alfred Sesay, a dedicated third-year…
FCC Backs ACC in Major Public Funds Probe
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S In an exclusive interview with Daily Scope Newspaper, the management of the Freetown City Council (FCC) expressed their unwavering support for the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) investigation into the alleged diversion of public funds by Council staff. The investigation has garnered significant attention following the revelation of a corruption scandal involving…
SARJOH AZIZ-KAMARA FOR SLPP NATIONAL SECRETARY GENERAL
VISION: A United, Viable and Sustainable Party Sarjoh Aziz Kamara is a visionary leader possessing integrity and led by a sense of purpose. He is a born leader familiar with solid administrative standards, a peacemaker and a unifier who believes in the power of collaboration and teamwork. He embodies the dynamism of the SLPP and…
De Beers Partners to Promote Ethical Diamond Trading
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S In a significant meeting in Cape Town, South Africa, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Mines and Mineral Resources, Julius Daniel Mattai, engaged with Al Cook, Chief Executive Officer of De Beers Group. The meeting, held at the Westin Hotel’s East Pier room on the Harbour Edge Level, aimed to outline a…