Politics
British Delegation Visits MoPED and ECOWAS Logistics Depot in Lungi
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter A distinguished delegation from the British High Commission, headed by Deputy High Commissioner Kathleen Reid, recently visited the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development (MoPED) and the ECOWAS Logistics Depot in Lungi. The group included Kezia Exley, Deputy Sahel Envoy; Hamish Tye, UK Political Envoy to ECOWAS; Christopher Howells,…
S/L Ports Authority Dismisses Cocaine Claims Linked to Empty Container
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority has categorically denied allegations connecting the country to a container found containing cocaine in Nigeria, asserting that verified shipping records confirm the container departed Freetown empty. In a press release issued on November 14, 2025, the Authority responded to media reports from…
Government and China Strengthen Ties with $55 Million Fish Harbour Project
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter At a ceremonial event, Sierra Leone’s Vice President, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, expressed gratitude to the Chinese government for reinforcing the longstanding relationship between Sierra Leone and China with a US$55 million investment in the construction of a modern fish harbour. Dr. Jalloh emphasized that this project will assist…
Minister Mahoi Meets Icelandic Speaker to Strengthen Women’s Empowerment
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily ScopeOn November 12, 2025, Dr. Isata Mahoi, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs, visited Reykjavík for a pivotal meeting with Ms. Þórunn Sveinbjarnardóttir, Speaker of the Icelandic Parliament. Speaker Sveinbjarnardóttir warmly welcomed Dr. Mahoi, highlighting the strong bilateral relations between Iceland and Sierra Leone while praising the West African…
MP Challenges “Feed Salone” Claims Amid Rice Price Drop
Port Loko District, Sierra Leone In a contentious parliamentary debate on food security, Hon. Aminata Sesay, Member of Parliament for Port Loko District, took a stand against claims that the government’s “Feed Salone” initiative is behind the recent drop in rice prices. She attributed the price decline to market dynamics rather than the initiative itself….
Clerk of Sierra Leone Parliament Meets Counterpart in Ghana
By Joseph Momoh reporter D.S The Clerk of the Parliament of Sierra Leone, Karmoh Conteh, has met with his Ghanaian counterpart, Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, as part of efforts to strengthen parliamentary administration and share best practices. The meeting took place on Monday, November 10, 2025, in Accra, Ghana. Discussions between the two Clerks focused on…
Gender Minister Isata Mahoi to Co-Chair Global Forum on Women Leaders in Iceland
By Kadijatu Bangura, Staff Reporter REYKJAVIK, Iceland Hon. Dr. Isata Mahoi, Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs, has engaged in a pivotal meeting with Iceland’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Borgarður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir, to enhance bilateral cooperation on gender equality and women’s empowerment. This meeting marked a significant advancement in global gender advocacy as Minister Gunnarsdóttir formally…
Foreign Minister Kabba Chairs UN Security Council Debate on Small Arms and Light Weapons
By Kadijatu Bangura reporter D.S Sierra Leone’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Alhaji Musa Timothy Kabba, today presided over the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW), marking a key event during the nation’s presidency of the Council for November. Serving as the Chair, Minister Kabba delivered…
Minister Tunis Champions Smart Tourism Innovation at UN Conference
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Riyadh, November 10, 2025 During her address at the ongoing UN Tourism Conference, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Hon. Nabeela Farida Tunis, emphasized the country’s strategic commitment to integrating technology into its tourism sector. Minister Tunis outlined Sierra Leone’s plans to utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) to…
Will Be Sadly Missed
It’s with a heavy heart that we announce the passing out of another strong colleague off ours a Veteran Journalist Mr.Joseph Amara Vandi has past on. May his soul rest in peace. He was a journalist until his deathFuneral arrangements will be announced later.