Politics

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Freetown – Minkailu Koroma, a prominent member of the All People’s Congress (APC) Communications Team, has issued a stark warning that Sierra Leone may descend into instability if the upcoming 2028 general elections are manipulated. His comments were prompted by recent remarks from the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP)…

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter During the Government’s weekly press conference, Francess Piagie Alghali, Sierra Leone’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, emphasized the significant role the United Nations has played in the nation’s development, particularly over its 65-year membership. Speaking on October 21, 2025, she praised the UN’s contributions to human rights advancements and…

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope On October 21, 2025, His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio officially inaugurated the National Poppy Week celebration at State House, paying homage to the valor and sacrifices of Sierra Leone’s servicemen and women who have dedicated their lives to maintaining peace and stability both domestically and internationally. In his…

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter Sierra Leone is poised to take a leading role in the global climate change discourse by hosting the Climate Resilience and Energy Transition Dialogue 2025 (CRET 2025), a significant conference aimed at promoting climate action, food systems resilience, and sustainable energy solutions. Under the leadership of His Excellency President…

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Sierra Leone is set to receive a significant financial boost aimed at enhancing its economic development, as the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a five-year Country Strategy Paper (CSP) for 2025–2030, committing approximately $500 million. This initiative seeks to foster sustainable growth, resilience, and inclusive development across the…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, Daily Scope Freetown, Sierra Leone — On May 17, 2025, the Minister of Youth Affairs, Ibrahim Sannoh, paid a courtesy visit to the National Youth Service (NYS) headquarters, focusing on team unity and collaboration among staff. In his address to the staff and board, Minister Sannoh emphasized that his visit was…

Cotonou, Benin – Sierra Leone’s Chief Immigration Officer, Dr. Moses Tiffa Baio, has been appointed as the Chairperson of the ECOWAS Heads of Immigration (HoI) Forum during its 9th annual meeting, held from October 14 to 16, 2025. In his new role, Dr. Baio has committed to enhancing border management, facilitating the free movement of…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs (MTCA), in partnership with the Sierra Leone Economic Diversification Project (SLEDP), has launched its Nature-Based Digital Ecotourism Training program in Kono District, reinforcing its dedication to sustainable tourism and capacity building. The training took place at the District Council Hall and was…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope The Directorate of Hospital and Ambulance Services has officially launched the country’s inaugural National Hospital Technical Working Group (TWG), marking a significant advancement in hospital governance and healthcare service delivery. This newly formed TWG unites senior officials from the Ministry of Health, medical superintendents, hospital administrators, and representatives from…

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter Residents of Kono District have gained access to cutting-edge surgical care with the successful completion of a medical outreach led by Dr. Mustapha Kabba, Deputy Chief Medical Officer (Clinical). The initiative provided free minimally invasive lung surgeries, specifically Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS), to local patients. This groundbreaking effort was…