Freetown, August 6, 2025 — Caritas Freetown, with funding from the Spanish NGO Manos Unidas, delivered emergency relief on Tuesday to 106 victims affected by recent fires in Kroo Bay, Congo Town, and Black Hall Road. The distribution ceremony was held at Caritas Freetown’s headquarters in Kingtom, where beneficiaries received essential food and non-food items….
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter A teacher from the Kenema Government Secondary School was apprehended during a drug operation conducted by the Transnational Organised Crime Unit on Monday afternoon. The raid, which occurred at approximately 1:50 PM, was spearheaded by Detective Sergeant 9441 Kamara following actionable intelligence. The suspect, identified as Ishmael Kallon, resides…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter The U.S. government has unveiled the CBP Home Mobile App, an initiative by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), aimed at assisting noncitizens who have overstayed their visas or are unlawfully present in the country to voluntarily depart the United States with dignity and structure. Following a proclamation issued…
Freetown, August 6, 2025 — In response to the troubling increase in Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) across Sierra Leone, the government convened a crucial meeting with key stakeholders in Freetown. This session included representatives from various government ministries, civil society organizations, and development partners, all dedicated to addressing this critical issue. The meeting featured…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Freetown, Sierra Leone — During the State Opening of the Third Session of the Sixth Parliament of the Second Republic, President Julius Maada Bio emphasized the urgent need for Sierra Leone to diminish its reliance on imported food and goods. He asserted that true national progress hinges on the…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, Daily Scope A 34-year-old businessman, Alusine Kamara, has been committed to the High Court for trial on charges of alleged rental fraud involving Le40,000. The decision was made by Magistrate Mamakoh Soa Kallon during proceedings at Pademba Road Court No. 3. According to court documents, the alleged incident occurred on February…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope In a significant advancement for regional connectivity, the governments of Sierra Leone and Liberia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement Free Roaming services. This initiative, backed by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), aims to abolish cross-border call charges, enhancing communication between the two…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, Daily Scope The Government of Sierra Leone has taken a significant step towards promoting digital inclusion by signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with a coalition of youth-led and community-based organizations. This strategic partnership aims to foster technology-driven development throughout the country. The signing ceremony took place at State House in…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, Daily Scope Sierra Leone’s National Communications Authority (NatCA) has announced the rollout of free roaming services for travelers within West Africa, in line with the ECOWAS Roaming Protocol and the Abidjan Protocol. This initiative aims to lower the cost of cross-border telecommunications and enhance connectivity for Sierra Leonean travelers visiting select…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope The Ministry of Health and Sanitation has announced that Sierra Leone has achieved a notable exclusive breastfeeding rate of 54%, a significant milestone in the nation’s healthcare efforts. This achievement aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals and was highlighted during the observance of World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) 2025. This…
