The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) is deeply saddened to announce the passing of our brother and colleague, David Williams, who tragically lost his life in a road accident today, Tuesday, 27th May 2025, along the Kambia Highway, Northern Sierra Leone. Until his death, Mr. Williams served faithfully as a Camera Operator at the…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter A high-level delegation from Sierra Leone’s energy and power sector visited the Sierra Leone Embassy in Cairo as part of their participation in the 21st Congress of the Association of Power Utilities of Africa (APUA), ongoing from September 23 to October 3, 2025. The delegation was warmly welcomed by…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter Dr. Henry Musa Kpaka, the Minister of Agriculture, has been actively engaging with stakeholders in Kenema District as part of a nationwide field tour in anticipation of World Food Day and the second anniversary of the Feed Salone initiative. During his visit, Minister Kpaka met with farmers, local authorities,…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter The U.S. Embassy in Freetown has announced significant reductions in its public operations and communications following the federal government shutdown that began on Monday. The shutdown was triggered by Congress’s failure to pass a funding measure necessary to keep government operations running. In a statement, the Embassy indicated that…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Orange Sierra Leone Women (OSL Women) recently gathered leaders, healthcare professionals, and community members for a one-day seminar titled “OSL Women Wellbeing.” The event aimed to enhance awareness and foster support for pressing health issues affecting women. The seminar featured a series of impactful addresses addressing critical topics, including…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has successfully secured over 10,000 bags of locally produced rice for the Strategic Grain Reserve located in Kobia, Kambia District. During a site visit on Friday, Agriculture Minister Dr. Henry Musa Kpaka emphasized that this initiative is part of a broader strategy…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter A technical mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has initiated discussions with Sierra Leonean officials regarding the potential unlocking of $210 million from the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF). This funding aims to support long-term structural reforms addressing climate change and enhancing national resilience. The RSF is an…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter Residents of Kono District have gained access to cutting-edge surgical care with the successful completion of a medical outreach led by Dr. Mustapha Kabba, Deputy Chief Medical Officer (Clinical). The initiative provided free minimally invasive lung surgeries, specifically Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS), to local patients. This groundbreaking effort was…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter A leading legal authority in Sierra Leone has lauded the Chief Justice for promptly placing Court of Appeal Justice Mohamed Momoh Jah-Stevens on administrative leave, a move described as a “bold decision” aimed at dismantling the pervasive “culture of impunity” within the judiciary. Basita Michael, a prominent lawyer and…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Kambia, September 30, 2025 – The Masera Thenkle village in Kambia District has recently received a significant boost in energy access through the Lite Salone Project, funded by Ireland. This initiative aims to provide sustainable and clean energy to rural communities in the region. Currently in its pilot phase,…
