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…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope In response to escalating public concerns about lawlessness and inadequate sanitation in Freetown and other urban areas, the Government of Sierra Leone has established a multi-agency task force aimed at restoring order and improving living conditions. The task force, launched by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, represents a significant…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S. For The Campaign for Human Rights and Development International (CHRDI) has successfully concluded a two-day workshop aimed at enhancing climate governance and advocating for a human rights-based approach to climate action in Sierra Leone. The training, held at the CHRDI headquarters on Wilkinson Road in Freetown, gathered a diverse group…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope The Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation (MoCTI) recently convened a Focus Group Discussion to engage stakeholders on Sierra Leone’s draft National Data Governance Strategy. The primary goal of the discussion was to collect feedback on the proposed strategy and evaluate the current data ecosystem within government institutions and key…
