Politics

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Sierra Leone is set to be represented at the upcoming International Conference on Crimes of Colonialism in Africa, taking place in Algiers, Algeria, from November 30 to December 1, 2025. The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mr. Timothy Musa Kabba, will lead the nation’s delegation. This high-profile…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The Political Parties Regulation Commission (PPRC) has fined the All Peoples Congress (APC) Party One Hundred and Twenty Thousand Leones (NLe 120,000) following reports of incendiary statements made by one of its members. The PPRC stated that Hon. Lahal Marrah, the APC’s Chairman for Falaba District, made provocative remarks…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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….

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…

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…

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…