By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter In a significant development for its digital landscape, Sierra Leone has officially unveiled its inaugural National Data Strategy, marking a pivotal step in the country’s data governance efforts. This initiative, launched by the Ministry of Communication, Technology, and Innovation, is made possible through collaboration with the Data Governance in…
In a quaint village where time seemed to stand still, a clockmaker named Elias poured his soul into crafting intricate timepieces. Each tick echoed his loneliness until one fateful day, a traveler named Lila stumbled into his shop. With her vibrant laughter and curious spirit, she breathed life into the dusty corners of his world….
In a stunning display of talent, Frederick Dapaye Peters, widely known as Famous, triumphed at the Sierra Leone Music Awards (SLMA) 2025 held in the USA, taking home three of the evening’s top honors: Best Music, Best Artist, and Best Album. This extraordinary achievement solidifies his position as one of Sierra Leone’s leading musical icons….
Following public criticism of his decision to stop producing political songs, Emmerson Bockarie, the Sierra Leonean singer renowned for his musics addressing social change and government corruption, has firmly stated that he will continue to sing, but not what his audience wants to hear. Emmerson urged the public to seek out a replacement who can…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter Sierra Leone’s energy landscape received a significant boost today as the Vice President announced the successful completion of a vital offshore 3D seismic survey. This achievement is expected to pave the way for new opportunities in resource development within the country’s oil and gas sector. The Vice President praised the promising…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Makeni, August 8, 2025 — The Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, Conrad Sackey, visited the Benevolent Islamic Secondary School following a devastating fire that occurred on August 7, 2025, resulting in significant damage to the institution. The fire destroyed six classrooms, the principal’s office, and the examinations…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope ReporterNew York City, August 9, 2025 In a poignant and powerful address, Honourable Chernor Bah, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Information and Civic Education, captivated over 700 youth delegates from 100 countries at the 30th AFS Youth Assembly. His keynote speech, titled “From War Child to World Stage,” resonated deeply, eliciting…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter Residents of Yoni Mabanta Chiefdom in the Tonkolili District have firmly rejected a proposal from Westfield Mining Company Ltd to initiate large-scale bauxite mining operations on their lands. Community members expressed serious concerns over the potential environmental and economic impacts during a series of meetings held on Sunday, August…
Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter President Julius Maada Bio has proclaimed significant advancements in the education sector, announcing the successful training of over 20,000 teachers. This achievement marks a pivotal moment in the country’s efforts to enhance human capital development. During a recent address, President Bio reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to the educational agenda, a…
By Dr Doma In any true democracy, civil society is meant to be the voice of the people and the watchdog that keeps government on its toes.But in Sierra Leone, that watchdog seems to have turned into something else entirely.Civil society was supposed to check power but many of its members now look more like cheerleaders…
