We announce with deep sorrow the passing of Forstina Hawa Gogra, who was called to eternal rest on 4th September 2025 at the age of 47 years. She was born on 11th March 1974 to Mr. Amara Gogra and Mrs. Teresa Gogra, who raised her with love and strong Christian values. Forstina was a devoted…
(22nd November 1936 – 2025)Aged 86 Years It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mr. Franklyn Chiny Richards (Salisu), who was born on 22nd November 1936 in Freetown. He is survived by his beloved wife Mrs. Modupe Richards, his children Clifford Alganon Richards (USA), Bamie Raymond Richards, Chiny Richards, and Angie…
(25th September 1996 – 4th September 2025) It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Ibrahim Jamil Sesay Esq., beloved son of Jamilatu Conteh and the late Colonel A.K. Sesay. Jamil was a man of many gifts and talents. He pursued a career as a practicing lawyer, while also thriving as an…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, Daily Scope Praia, Cabo Verde – September 5, 2025 Sierra Leone has joined forces with over 20 West African and Sahelian nations to address the escalating challenges of disinformation, hate speech, and information manipulation. This commitment was solidified during the Regional Conference on Information Integrity, held in Praia, Cabo Verde, from…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, Daily Scope September 5, 2025 The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has placed Sierra Leone in the global spotlight, demonstrating its leadership in combating corruption, recovering stolen assets, and fostering international cooperation. This recognition came during a compelling presentation by Deputy Commissioner Augustine Foday Ngobie at the Second Resumed Sixteenth Session of the…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope The Sierra Leone Teaching Service Commission (TSC) has announced the reinstatement of 1,802 suspended teachers who were previously unverified. This decision comes after a comprehensive nationwide registration and verification exercise conducted in March 2025, with extensions provided in May and June. The initiative aimed to gather crucial real-time data…
By Elizabeth A. Kaine As Sierra Leone prepares to reopen schools today, I believe this moment marks a significant turning point for our nation. After an extended break at the end of the academic year, the return to the classroom symbolizes not just a resumption of education, but a collective commitment to the future of…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope September 5, 2025 Sierra Leone’s Deputy Minister of Transport and Aviation, Rex Bhonapha, officially deposited the Instrument of Ratification of the African Road Safety Charter at the African Union Commission in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on September 5, 2025. This significant milestone marks Sierra Leone as the 14th country to…
By Kadiatu Kargbo, D.S. Reporter Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Sierra Leone Maritime Administration (SLMA), in partnership with the Joint Maritime Committee Steering Group (JMC-SG), has reassured the public about safety measures following the stranding of three fishing vessels at Aberdeen-Lumley Beach. In a public notice issued in accordance with the Merchant Shipping Act of…
By Joseph Momoh, D.S. Reporter In a significant development for education in Sierra Leone, the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) has announced that schools will officially reopen on Monday, September 8, 2025. This decision follows successful negotiations with the Sierra Leone Teachers Union (SLTU) aimed at addressing critical concerns within the education…
