Politics
Former SLPP Secretary General Denies Misuse of 1 Billion Leones in Party Funds
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter Umaru Napoleon Koroma, the former National Secretary General of the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP), has firmly denied claims regarding the disappearance of funds from the party’s accounts during his tenure. In a statement addressing a viral social media video, Koroma described the allegations as “baseless” and emphasized that all financial…
Indian High Commissioner Fosters Diplomatic Ties with Sierra Leone Parliament
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter B.C. Pradhan, the Indian High Commissioner to Sierra Leone, met with Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament, Segepoh Solomon Thomas Esq., today to enhance diplomatic and parliamentary relations between the two nations. During the visit, High Commissioner Pradhan conveyed a goodwill message from India’s Speaker of Parliament, underscoring the enduring partnership between…
Minister Demby Champions Sierra Leone’s UHC Reforms at Global Forum in Tokyo
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, Daily Scope Sierra Leone’s Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby, recently joined global health leaders and development partners at the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) High-Level Forum in Tokyo, Japan. The forum provided a platform for participants to emphasize the importance of shared learning and cooperative efforts across governments to accelerate progress…
Health Ministry Revamps Family Planning Supply Plan for 2026-2030
By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Reporter The Ministry of Health, in partnership with various development stakeholders, recently hosted a national validation workshop in Freetown to review Sierra Leone’s annual quantification forecast for family planning and maternal health commodities for the period 2026-2030. This collaborative event brought together District Health Management Teams (DHMTs), civil society representatives, and…
President Bio Joins Inauguration Ceremonies for Côte d’Ivoire’s Re-elected Leader
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, Daily Scope Abidjan, CĂ´te d’Ivoire, December 7, 2025 — Dr. Julius Maada Bio, President of Sierra Leone and Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has arrived in Abidjan to participate in the inauguration of President Alassane Ouattara. President Ouattara, who was re-elected in the presidential elections held…
Speaker Thomas Threatens MDAs with Sanctions Over Budget Debate Absences
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S On December 4, 2025, Rt. Hon. Speaker Segepoh Solomon Thomas Esq. announced that Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) that fail to attend the ongoing discussions on the 2026 National Budget will face penalties. Speaking during the second day of budgetary deliberations, Speaker Thomas emphasized the importance of MDA participation in…
PPRC Levies NLe 150,000 Fine on SLPP for Incendiary Remarks
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S The Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) has paid a regulatory fine of One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Leones (NLe 150,000) to the Political Parties Regulation Commission (PPRC) following incendiary remarks made by its Northern Region Public Relations Officer, Wusu Dadidah Jalloh. The payment was made on Thursday, December 4, 2025….
Government Hikes Import Tax on Essential Foods to Boost Local Production
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S The Government of Sierra Leone has announced a significant increase in import tariffs on essential food items, implementing a 35% tax on cooking oil, eggs, tomato paste, and sardines as part of the 2026 National Budget. Financial Secretary Matthew Dingie disclosed the new fiscal initiative during a press conference at…
Internal Affairs Minister and Spanish Ambassador Discuss Security Cooperation
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S Freetown – December 1, 2025 – The Minister of Internal Affairs, Rtd. AIG Morie Lengor Esq, met with Spanish Ambassador Angel Carrascal, alongside Honourable Consul Antoine Yazbeck and Home Affairs Attache Carlos V Gobiet Lopez, at his office on Gloucester Street to discuss collaboration on security matters. The meeting aimed…
President Bio Empowers Youth with Bike Riders Training Program
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Milton Margai Technical University Campus, Goderich – December 2, 2025 – In a significant step towards empowering the youth of Sierra Leone, President Dr. Julius Maada Bio inaugurated the Alternative Livelihoods Training for Youth Bike Riders for Peace and launched the Status of the Youth Report 2025 today at the…