Home calling of beloved father, grandfather, and brother, Mr. Alfred John Martin Cullen The Cullen family announce with deep sorrow the home calling of their beloved father, grandfather, and brother, Mr. Alfred John Martin Cullen, who passed away on Thursday, 18th September 2025 at the Sierra Leone Police Hospital, Kingtom, Freetown. He was aged 79…
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Isata Kabbakeh, fondly known as Nanday, who departed this life on 28th September. Her burial will take place today, 30th September at 4:00 PM. May Allah (SWT) forgive her shortcomings and grant her a place in Jannatul Firdaus. Ameen.
Late Mrs. Ethel Matilda Ashwood, M.R., J.P.(née Malamah-Thomas)Founder of Red Lion BakerySeptember 27, 1913 – September 26, 1988 In life, we loved you dearly; in death, we love you still.In our hearts, you hold a place no one else will ever fill. We are forever grateful for the legacy you left behind and deeply honored…
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…
