By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter State House, Freetown, Monday, 13 October 2025 – President Dr. Julius Maada Bio welcomed His Excellency Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), to Sierra Leone for the official launch of the country’s AfCFTA Readiness Assessment Report and the Updated National Trade Strategy (2024–2030). Minister…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter In a strategic effort to tackle drug trafficking and other cross-border crimes, the Sierra Leonean government has ramped up surveillance measures at the Jendema border by installing four CCTV cameras at key locations. This initiative follows a high-level meeting convened by the National Security Coordinator, Mr. Abdulai Caulker, under…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter In a recent statement, Alhaji Timothy Musa Kabba, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, addressed allegations regarding an individual arrested in Turkey for drug-related offenses purportedly holding a Sierra Leonean diplomatic passport. During an appearance on AYV Television’s “Wake Up Sierra Leone,” Minister Kabba clarified that…
In Loving Memory of Dr. David Bome It is with great sadness and profound respect that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, friend, and mentor — Dr. David Bome, who departed this life on October 9, 2025, in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Sunrise: 5 December 1958Sunset: 9 October 2025Age: 67 years Dr. Bome…
It is with a heavy heart that we mourn and inform friends and family of the passing of our dear son, brother, and cousin, the late Master Jason J. Blango, whose death occurred on 13th October 2025, at the tender age of 7 years. He is lovingly survived by his parents Mr. & Mrs. James…
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Commissioner James Bola Williams, who departed this life on 31st August 2025 in Freetown. Funeral arrangements will be held as follows: 🕯️ Vigil Service:📅 Thursday, 16th October 2025📍 Judea W.A.M Church, Wilberforce Village🕗 8:00 PMFollowed by a candlelight procession to 21 Glasgow Street. ⚰️…
In loving memory of our beloved Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle, and Friend, the late Mr. Ephraim Napoleon Stafford, formerly of #49 Regent Road, Lumley and of the Cabinet Secretariat, Freetown. The sad event of his passing occurred on 1st October 2025, at the age of 76 years. He is survived by his devoted wife, Mrs….
The Painful Exit of Our Dear Husband, Bishop, Father, Son, Brother, Uncle, and Friend The Late Bishop Ayodele Eric Dag Roy-MaculeySunrise: 23rd February 1976Sunset: 11th October 2025Age: 49 Years With deep sorrow and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Bishop Ayodele Eric Dag Roy-Maculey, a devoted servant of God, loving husband, caring father, and…
It is with deep sorrow that we inform the general membership, friends, and families of Angola Draught College, as well as the entire Brookfields community, of the passing of our beloved father, brother, friend, and colleague,Mr. Alie Satt Kamara,who passed away on 11th October 2025 at the age of 53 years. Sympathizers may reach out…
Age: 78 YearsSunrise: 28th July 1947Sunset: 10th October 2025 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mr. Lamin Joseph Timothy Kelfalah, who served faithfully as Chief Engineer at NATCO Factory, Wellington, Freetown. Funeral arrangements will be communicated shortly after a family meeting. May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace. 🕊️
