By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter A UN human rights delegation has warned that Sierra Leone’s monitoring capacity is under strain without a permanent advisor in the country, even as national institutions continue to show resilience. The OHCHR West Africa team, led by Rodent Katchoni, concluded a consultative visit this week. The team said regional support from…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S Sierra Leone’s revised Child Rights Act will not criminalize Female Genital Mutilation for girls under 18 after Parliament struck out the proposed clause during final amendments. Gender and Children’s Affairs Minister Dr. Isata Mahoi confirmed the development Tuesday at the government’s weekly press briefing at Miatta Civic Centre. She said…
By: Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The National Public Procurement Authority and the Sierra Leone Roads Authority have carried out a joint inspection of five ongoing feeder road projects in the western peninsula of Freetown. The monitoring team, led by NPPA’s Director of Engineering Ing. Sheku Leeid Sheriff, visited sites at Murray Town, Sugar Land,…
By: Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Country Planning has ramped up community sensitization in Bekeh Loko Chiefdom to prepare residents for the upcoming Customary Land Registration field exercise. Over recent weeks, teams moved across the chiefdom’s four sections — Sendugu, Kondato, Sanda and Falaba — holding town hall meetings…
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter A Guinean delegation has toured Sierra Leone’s Integrated Homegrown School Feeding Programme to gather lessons ahead of plans to launch a national feeding scheme back home. Last week, officials from Guinea’s Ministry of Education and representatives of Plan International visited schools in Port Loko and Moyamba districts, where Plan…
By: Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Brussels is abandoning years of capacity-building for direct financial pressure. With “Bolle Jos” Leijdekkers named in the debate, the EU is signaling that aid will depend on security and legal cooperation, not promises. The European Parliament has moved from warning to action, urging the European Commission to freeze €352…
In Loving Memory of AUGUSTINE JINA GOBA A Life of Grace, Love and Service Born: 5th August 1965Passed On: 6th June 2026Age: 60 Years A cherished father, family man and friend whose kindness, wisdom and compassion touched countless lives. Though he has departed from this world, his legacy of love and the beautiful memories he…
In Loving Memory of MAMA FATU MUNU.Born on 16th April, 1933Died on 8th June, 2026.Age: 93 years old. Mama Fatu Munu lived a long and blessed life, a true testimony of patience, faith and devotion.Though our hearts are heavy, we find comfort in knowing she has returned to the Mercy of Allah.May Allah forgive her…
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of our Chiefdom Speaker of Kissi Tengi Chiefdom, Mr Fallah Jusu.Who sadly passed away on 7th June, 2026. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.May his soul rest in perfect peace
The death is reported of Mama Amy Onike Jarrett.Born on 7th July, 1932Died on 2nd June, 2026.Age: 93 years old. A beautiful soul, a precious legacy, forever in our hearts. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.Sympathizers may call on +23234890362/+23273177299.May her soul rest in perfect peace.
