Politics

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 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 Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) of Sierra Leone hosted a delegation from the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) on November 27, 2025, to discuss the country’s Second-Generation Country Review Report. This report aims to identify systemic gaps and enhance national development initiatives. The meeting, held in the Commissioner’s Conference Room…

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter Adekunle Adeniyi, the Country Representative of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), paid a courtesy visit to Sierra Leone’s Minister of Information and Civic Education, Hon. Chernor Bah, on November 27, 2025, at the Ministry’s office in Youyi Building. This visit underscores Sierra Leone’s enduring partnership with UNFPA and…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with the Sierra Leone government to advance the first and second reviews of its Extended Credit Facility (ECF), paving the way for an anticipated $78.8 million in funding for the West African nation. Pending approval from the IMF’s Executive…

By the High Commissioner of India to Sierra Leone Terrorism remains one of the gravest threats of our time—an affliction that transcends borders, nationalities and cultures. It is not merely a security challenge; it is a direct assault on humanity, on our shared values, and on the universal aspiration for peace and development. Its impact…

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope On November 24, 2025, in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain, Her Excellency Dr. Haja Ramatulai Wurie, Minister of Technical and Higher Education of the Republic of Sierra Leone, engaged in discussions with His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Bin Mubarak Juma, Minister of Education of Bahrain, to explore collaborative initiatives aimed at enhancing…

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…