By Saidu Jalloh, Daily ScopeFreetown, July 28, 2025 — President Julius Maada Bio convened a meeting at State House today with H.E. Moussa Saleh Batraki, the Secretary-General of the Organization of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS), to discuss avenues for enhanced cooperation in Sierra Leone’s economic development. During their discussions, President Bio reiterated his…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily ScopeFreetown — In a significant development for marine conservation, Sierra Leone’s Parliament has ratified the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement, an international treaty established under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. The BBNJ Agreement aims to create equitable global ocean governance while promoting sustainable practices for…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S. Sierra Leone has taken a significant step in the global fight against preventable child deaths by participating in the Innovation and Action for Immunization and Child Survival Forum 2025. This high-level conference, hosted by the governments of Mozambique and Sierra Leone in partnership with Spain, “la Caixa” Foundation, the Gates…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily ScopeFreetown — The U.S. Embassy in Freetown has issued clarifications regarding the disbursement of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) funding in response to inquiries from the public on social media. The Embassy emphasized that the $480 million MCC Compact does not funnel funds through the Government of Sierra Leone. Instead, it…
Episode 11: “THE CITY MAYOR EFFECT” –Why Local Leaders Are Shaping National Politics By Dr. Doma Across the world, a new trend is clear: strong city leaders are becoming national game-changers.Capital cities and major towns are no longer just places for collecting taxes or hosting government offices they are testing grounds for serious leadership.And increasingly,…
By Amadu Daramy, Maryland, USA Stakeholders in Panguma, Lower Bambara Chiefdom, Kenema District, recently concluded a successful redistricting meeting attended by a diverse group of participants, including Paramount Chief Alimamy Farma, local chiefs, students, women’s and youth groups, and commercial motorbike riders. The meeting, which included dignitaries such as the Minister of Local Government and…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Monday, July 28, 2025, Cambridge, UK — The Vice Chancellor and Principal of Milton Margai Technical University (MMTU), Professor Philip John Kanu, recently held a high-level meeting with senior officials at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) in Cambridge, UK. This visit aimed to enhance international collaboration and develop research-driven solutions to…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S On July 28, 2025, authorities intercepted a significant shipment of contraband suspected to be tramadol at the Gbalamuya Border crossing in Kambia District. The operation was conducted by the National Revenue Authority (NRA) in collaboration with the Sierra Leone Police, the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces, and the Office…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S The Audit Service Sierra Leone (ASSL) has been awarded a $40,000 grant from the General Court of Audit (GCA) of Saudi Arabia, aimed at bolstering the agency’s cybersecurity measures and enhancing its ICT operations. This funding comes at a crucial time when the integration of digital tools in public auditing…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S. His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone, in his role as Coordinator of the African Union Committee of Ten (C-10), recently led the Sixth C-10 Summit, which convened virtually on Friday. The summit focused on the pressing need for reform of the United Nations Security Council, emphasizing…
