By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S Freetown, June 5, 2025 – Akeem Lawal, Managing Director of Payment Processing and Switching at Interswitch, announced a groundbreaking initiative to create approximately 100,000 new jobs for Sierra Leoneans over the next three years during the 2nd Sierra Leone Fintech Forum held in Freetown. This plan signifies a pivotal shift…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S The Minister of Justice, Alpha Sesay Esq., convened a vital meeting with the leadership of the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) at the Senior Officers’ Mess in Kingtom to strengthen collaboration in justice delivery. The discussions focused on enhancing communication, protecting human rights, and upholding the rule of law. Accompanied by…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter Daily Scope Newspaper FREETOWN—Dr. Ibrahim Seaga Shaw, Chairman and Information Commissioner of the Right to Access Information Commission (RAIC), has recently concluded a two-day study tour in Morocco, aimed at enhancing collaboration between Sierra Leone and Morocco on access to information and data protection. The visit took place from June 8…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S The Native Consortium and Research Center (NCRC) has renewed its call for a significant reduction in fuel prices in Sierra Leone, citing recent global price drops and a strengthening Leone against the US dollar. This appeal was made during a town hall meeting at the Bintish Hotel Conference Hall in…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter Daily Scope Newspaper FREETOWN—Dr. Isata Mahoi, the Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs, has reported a concerning increase in Gender-Based Violence (GBV) cases for the year 2024, with a total of 2,771 incidents documented. This announcement was made during the government’s weekly press conference at the Miatta Conference Centre. Out of…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Government of Sierra Leone reaffirmed its dedication to education and human capital development during a recent meeting with a high-level delegation from the African Union Development Agency and the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD). The session, held at the Conference Hall of the Ministry…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) has initiated a nationwide monitoring exercise to assess the treatment and prevention measures for Mpox in hospitals across Freetown and regional areas. This initiative, led by the Directorate of Monitoring and Research, aims to ensure that public health…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S Staff from the Ministry of Lands and Country Planning are facing serious allegations regarding unauthorized demolitions of homes in Kissy Dock Yard, valued at billions of Leones, which have severely impacted local residents. Reports indicate that the demolition was allegedly led by Ngobeh, an official within the Ministry, who acted…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter Freetown, June 10, 2025 — A Moroccan delegation met with the National Commission for Children (NCC) in Freetown to explore strategies for strengthening child protection in Sierra Leone. The visit, organized by the Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs in collaboration with the Children’s Directorate, was led by Professor Ghizlane Banjellovn….
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Geneva, Switzerland – Hon. Mohamed Rahman Swaray, the Minister of Labour and Social Security of Sierra Leone, addressed the 113th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) on June 10, 2025, calling for stronger global partnerships and innovative strategies to combat informality in labor markets, particularly in developing countries. In…
