By Elizabeth A. Kaine Freetown, Sierra Leone — King Jimmy Market, a historic and bustling marketplace located in the heart of Freetown, is facing a critical crisis. Once a vibrant hub for trade and community interaction, the market currently exists in a deplorable state, raising serious health concerns for both vendors and shoppers. The proximity…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S Freetown – On October 15, 2025, the First Report of the Committee on Appointments and Public Service, chaired by Acting Leader of Government Business Hon. Bashiru Silikie, led to the approval of fifteen presidential nominees aimed at advancing the development of Sierra Leone. The nominees approved by Parliament include: Presenting…
Freetown – In a landmark address to Parliament on October 15, Hon. Dr. Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella, Energy Sector Lead and Chair of the Presidential Initiative on Climate Change, Renewable Energy, and Food Security (PI-CREF), emphasized the need for collective ownership in Sierra Leone’s energy transformation. Invited by Speaker Hon. Sengepoh Thomas, Dr. Yumkella received a…
Freetown – Opposition leader Honourable Abdul Kargbo has vehemently rejected allegations from The Gambia and Liberia suggesting that Sierra Leone is a transit point for drug trafficking. Speaking in Parliament yesterday, Kargbo condemned the claims as “creating a false picture” of the nation. “Sierra Leone is not responsible for drugs in The Gambia or Liberia,”…
Djibouti – Sierra Leone is participating in the African Official Gazettes Forum Conference, which commenced today under the auspices of President Ahmed Araita Alie of Djibouti. This two-day event convenes government officials, legal publishers, and civic education leaders from over 25 African nations, including Ethiopia, Senegal, Algeria, and Namibia. The forum aims to enhance the…
Freetown – Following the official launch of the Sewa Grounds Market by President Julius Maada Bio in September 2025, traders are voicing their concerns regarding the annual fee of NLe 6,000 for open stalls, a cost many consider prohibitive. Constructed at an estimated value of over $20 million by the National Social Security and Insurance…
Cotonou, Benin – Sierra Leone’s Chief Immigration Officer, Dr. Moses Tiffa Baio, has been appointed as the Chairperson of the ECOWAS Heads of Immigration (HoI) Forum during its 9th annual meeting, held from October 14 to 16, 2025. In his new role, Dr. Baio has committed to enhancing border management, facilitating the free movement of…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Freetown, October 14, 2025 – Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL) has officially launched a nationwide cartographic mapping exercise in preparation for the upcoming 2026 Population and Housing Census (PHC ’26). This initiative marks a significant step toward the country’s most extensive national data collection effort. During the announcement at…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Grand National Assembly, Ankara, Türkiye, October 14, 2025 – The Sierra Leone Ambassador to Türkiye, Her Excellency Francess Virginia Anderson, PhD, recently visited Honorable Çiğdem Erdoğan, Chairperson of the Parliamentary Commission for Equal Opportunities for Women and Men, to discuss potential collaborations with Sierra Leone’s Parliamentary Female Caucus. Honorable…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter In a significant advancement for clean energy access, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Finance, Sheku A. F. Bangura, has formalized a lease agreement for a 40-megawatt (MW) solar power project with Release by Scatec. This agreement marks a pivotal milestone in the nation’s initiative to enhance its energy sector and…
