On April 10, 2025, Health Alert Sierra Leone, in collaboration with WASHNet, the Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI), and the Government of Sierra Leone, hosted a pivotal one-day stakeholders’ engagement focused on domestic resource mobilization within the immunization and primary healthcare sectors. The event took place at the Council of Churches Sierra Leone (CCSL) Hall,…
You have 12 identical-looking coins, but one of them is either heavier or lighter than the rest. You also have a balance scale. You can use the scale only three times. How can you determine which coin is the odd one out and whether it is heavier or lighter? Hint: Think about how to divide…
As the cherry blossoms danced in the spring breeze, Mia found herself wandering through the park, lost in thought. She had just moved to the city, and the beauty surrounding her felt like a fresh start. Suddenly, a soft laugh broke her reverie. Turning to see a tall stranger with warm hazel eyes, she felt…
By: Dr. Doma – A Concerned Citizen with a Fireproof Pen On Saturday, April 12, 2025, something unusual—and frankly, quite alarming—happened.Sierra Leone’s State House, the official residence of the President and the beating heart of our nation’s executive authority, caught fire. Yes, that building.The symbol of our sovereignty.The stronghold of our leadership.Up in smoke. But…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S. In a significant move to enhance sustainable livelihoods for specially abled individuals, the Government of India has announced a financial commitment of $990,000 towards the project titled “Enabling Economic Independence for Specially Abled Persons in Sierra Leone.” This initiative, requested by the Government of Sierra Leone, is being implemented in…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S In a significant step towards digital transformation, a delegation from the World Bank and the Sierra Leone Digital Transformation Project recently briefed the Rt. Hon. Speaker Segepoh Solomon Thomas on the latest developments concerning the e-Parliament initiative. The delegation announced that the procurement process has been completed and contracts are…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter In a landmark victory against transnational fraud, the Sierra Leone Police, in collaboration with INTERPOL and Ghanaian authorities, successfully apprehended and extradited fugitive travel scammer Musa “Seaport” Kamara from Accra, Ghana. The operation, led by Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Genevieve Tity Cowan, Head of INTERPOL’s National Central Bureau…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S. Koidu Holdings Limited has submitted a preliminary report to the Ministry of Mines and Mineral Resources, detailing the impacts of the ongoing industrial strike in Kono District, which has persisted for nearly five weeks. The company estimates production losses ranging from $6 million to $8 million as a result of…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S. The Traffic Management and Road Safety Directorate of the Sierra Leone Police has reported a substantial revenue generation of over 217,666 Leones in the first quarter of the year, derived from various traffic-related operations. This revenue, collected from fines, towing fees, and clamping charges, has been directly deposited into the…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S. Dignity Now, a women and youth-led organization, has announced an ambitious €10,000 project dedicated to enhancing data-driven participation of women and youth in governance within Kenema district. Unveiled during a media engagement event at the Right to Access Information Office in Kenema on April 2nd, 2025, the initiative is funded…
