Politics
Dr. Isata Mahoi Champions Child Rights at African Forum in Morocco
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter Morocco โ Sierra Leoneโs Minister of Gender and Childrenโs Affairs, Hon. Dr. Isata Mahoi, recently participated in the inaugural African Forum of Childrenโs 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,…
President Bio Calls for Renewed Africa-Europe Partnership at AU-EU Summit
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Luanda, Angola โ 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…
Parliament Ratifies Offshore Bulk Handling Concession Agreement
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter Freetown, Sierra Leone โ 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…
Cabinet Approves Ambitious 2026 Budget
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…
President Bio Urges AU-EU Partnership on Equality and Respect
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter Luanda, Angola, November 23, 2025 President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone, also the Chair of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, called for a renewed partnership between African and European nations, emphasizing mutual respect, shared responsibility, and genuine equality. He delivered his remarks during the…
Ghana Launches Investigation Into Forcible Deportation of Sierra Leonean Woman
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S Accra, Ghana โ November 21, 2025Ghanaโs Ministry of the Interior has initiated an investigation into the treatment of Rabiatu Kuyateh, a Sierra Leonean woman who was forcibly removed from her hotel by officials of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) on November 12, 2025, and placed on a flight back to…
Chinese Ambassador Bids Farewell to Sierra Leone
Freetown, Sierra Leone โ November 20, 2025The Chinese Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Wang Qing, made a farewell visit to Hon. Chernor Bah, Minister of Information and Civic Education, at the Ministerโs office in Freetown, marking the conclusion of his diplomatic tenure. During their meeting, Ambassador Wang expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Minister Bah and the…
Mines Minister Advocates for New Definition of Conflict Diamonds at KP Plenary
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S Dubai, United Arab Emirates โ November 2025Honourable Julius Daniel Mattai, Minister of Mines and Mineral Resources and Chairman of the African Diamond Producers Association (ADPA), has called for urgent reform within the Kimberley Process (KP), demanding a modern and Africa-centred definition of “conflict diamonds.” Speaking at the 2025 Kimberley Process…
President Bio Calls for G20โAfrica Compact on Critical Minerals
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Johannesburg, South Africa โ November 2025 Sierra Leoneโs President Julius Maada Bio, also Chair of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, emphasized the critical role of Africaโs minerals in the global clean-energy transition during the 2025 G20 Summit. He proposed the establishment of a G20โAfrica Compact focused…
RIP, our dear friend. we’ll carry your laugh with us always.
The death is reported of Mr. Aruna Turay who passed away in the early hours of Saturday 22nd November 2025 in Conakry.His remains will be convered to Freetown for burial rites.Any other information will be shared shortly.May Allah grant him Al-Janah Fiedah.