Enhancing Election Security: Tripartite Committee Partners with National Security Office

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter Freetown, Sierra Leone — August 27, 2025 — The Tripartite Steering Committee Secretariat (TSCS) convened with the Office of National Security (ONS) to discuss the implementation of key tripartite recommendations related to election security. This meeting focused on recommendations 30, 31, and 74, which emphasize the need for capacity…

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Sierra Leone Government Invests $4 Billion to Revitalize Mining Sector

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Freetown, Sierra Leone — August 26, 2025 — The Government of Sierra Leone is making significant strides to enhance its participation in the mining sector through the recently established Sierra Leone Mines and Mineral Development and Management Corporation (SLMMDC) and the Mineral Wealth Fund. At a press conference held…

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Health For All Coalition Sierra Leone Enhances HPV Vaccine Monitoring in Four Districts

By Joseph Momoh, D.S. Reporter The Health For All Coalition Sierra Leone, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI), has successfully conducted a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation initiative for the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign. This assessment took place in four districts—Moyamba, Bo, Kenema, and Kailahun—where the HPV…

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Sky Bank Customer Faces Court on Fraud Charges Exceeding NLe 94,500

By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Reporter Ibrahim Barrie, a customer of Sky Bank Sierra Leone Limited, appeared before Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah at the Freetown Magistrate Court No. 1, facing serious allegations of fraudulent withdrawals totaling over NLe 94,500. Court documents reveal that between May 1 and May 31, 2025, Barrie allegedly executed multiple unauthorized transactions….

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Urgent Safety Alert: Brookfield’s Old Railway Line Bridge Restricted to Light Vehicles Only

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter The Sierra Leone Road Transport Authority (SLRTA) has announced new restrictions on the Old Railway Line Bridge in Brookfield due to its deteriorating condition. Effective immediately, only light vehicles, including cars and vans weighing no more than 4 tons, will be permitted to cross the bridge. This decision follows…

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Parliament Calls Rainbow Paint HR Manager to Account for Alleged Disrespect During Oversight Visit

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Tensions flared in Sierra Leone’s Parliament as the Trade and Industry Committee summoned the Human Resource Manager of Rainbow Paint and Chemical (SL) Limited. This action follows allegations of “disrespectful and contemptuous behavior” during an official oversight visit to the company’s factory in Wellington. Chaired by Hon. Veronica Kadie…

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Ministry of Internal Affairs Collaborates with UNDP to Develop 2026-2030 Strategic Plan

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter The Ministry of Internal Affairs, in partnership with the Government and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is actively working to create a Strategic Plan for the years 2026 to 2030. The initiative involves engaging key security forces and stakeholders across various regions of Sierra Leone. On Tuesday, August…

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